Demico Rowe
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Compassionate Forensic Peer Mentor with 5 years of active recovery and lived experience with mental health and substance abuse challenges, and a strong background in connecting Returning Citizens to essential community resources. Skilled in effective communication, active listening, and recovery methods, ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of returning citizens by helping them navigate their reentry before and after incarceration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Peer Mentor
IHOPE INC
Warner Robins, GA
05.2023 - Current
I am a Forensic Peer Mentor in Georgia. I work for IHOPEINC as a Certified Peer Specialist, MH, and Forensic Peer Mentor with personal lived experience in the criminal justice system. I help returning citizens transition from state prisons back into the community by connecting them with housing, employment, and behavioral health resources. I work remotely, and I am assigned to Valdosta State Prison.
I also facilitate weekly group sessions to support peer development and engagement with Returning Citizens in a prison environment.
Awards: IHOPEINC Outstanding Performance 2025
Education
Business Management - Marketing Management
Valdosta Technical College
Valdosta, GA03-2003
Skills
- Peer support
- Recovery skills
- Community resources
Certification
- Certified [Forensic Peer Mentor], [IHOPEINC] - [May2023-Present]
- Certified Peer Specialist, Mental Health
- Whole Health and Wellness Coach (WHWC)
Timeline
Forensic Peer Mentor
IHOPE INC
05.2023 - Current
Business Management - Marketing Management
Valdosta Technical College