Our Team

Tracy Skaggs, MSSW

Founder & Executive Director

Project Recovery’s Founder & Executive Director, Tracy Skaggs, MSW graduated from Spalding University in 2022 with her Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a Minor in Addiction Studies, receiving the Mother Catherine Spalding Service Learning and Social Justice awards. She returned to Spalding University’s graduate program to obtain a Master’s in Social Work, graduating in June 2024.</p><p>Tracy’s passion for social work and harm reduction stems from her personal experiences with drug use, the world of social services, and the barriers people face. In 2020, Tracy began collaborating with local leaders, organizations and community members who have been impacted by the overdose crisis to advocate for law enforcement and the city fire department to be equipped with naloxone. In August 2021, the city fire department began administering intranasal naloxone. In January 2023, the county sheriff’s department initiated a naloxone program.

Rev. Allan Wallace
Rev. Allan WallaceBoard Member
Allan, Rector and Priest at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, brings over 20 years of experience as a Paramedic, witnessing firsthand the impact of addiction on individuals and communities. His compassion-driven approach extends through his pastoral role, where he supports those affected by addiction on their journey to recovery. Joining Project Recovery’s board of directors allows Allan to continue his dedicated work in advocating for those in need, ensuring everyone has the opportunity for healing and acceptance.
Coy Travis
Coy Travis Board Member
Coy Travis, Managing Attorney at Coy Travis Law in New Albany, IN, specializes in juvenile and child welfare law, family law, municipal law, civil litigation, and criminal law. He serves as Deputy Public Defender in Floyd County, and is involved in nonprofit boards including Carriage House, Muir Manor, and Brandon’s House. Coy’s community engagement also includes political advocacy and church leadership at Central Christian Church. He looks forward to contributing his expertise to the board of Project Recovery.
Amanda Elliott
Amanda Elliott Board Member
Amanda, a Southern Indiana native, is dedicated to advocacy and community service, particularly in addressing addiction issues. With a background in human services and ongoing studies in Organizational Leadership and Counseling, Amanda brings firsthand understanding and a commitment to supporting diverse populations. As the incoming chair of Project Recovery’s advisory board, she looks forward to leveraging her experience and collaborating with board members to advance the organization’s mission.

“We can’t always see people’s pain; they can always feel our love.”
– Bob Goff

Lisa Reed
Lisa Reed Board Member
Lisa Reed is an outreach worker at Oxford House Inc., where she utilizes her role to cultivate a diverse skill set through close collaboration with treatment providers. With a strong background in event planning and fundraising, Lisa is dedicated to Project Recovery, drawing from her personal journey as a woman in long-term recovery. Her firsthand experience with the challenges of addiction and the journey to recovery fuels her passion for making a meaningful impact.
Olivia Hartman
Olivia HartmanIT Support
Olivia has been passionate about Social Work since she saw injustice as a child and decided that someone needed to do something about it. She just recently received her Master’s degree in Social Work from IUPUI. While in school she has worked at multiple non-profits to gain experience in a variety of areas. She hopes to help Project Recovery grow through the use of social media to reach those in need.