Meet our Staff
Trish Burchette
Kandas Motsinger
Kandas Motsinger
Trish is a Certified Prevention Specialist and is currently working towards a license in Alcohol and Substance Use counseling and is also a certified M.R.T. facilitator.
email: tburchette@actioncoalition.org
office: 423-727-0780
cell: 423-534-1407
Kandas Motsinger
Kandas Motsinger
Kandas Motsinger
Kandas is our Director of Prevention Services and a certified M.R.T. facilitator, Naloxone overdose prevention trainer, and coordinates prevention activities for Johnson County.
email: kmotsinger@actioncoalition.org
office: 423-727-0780
Kelsey Taylor
Kandas Motsinger
Elizabeth Osborne
Kelsey is our Program Coordinator and helps coordinate prevention activities in Johnson county.
email: ktaylor@actioncoalition.org
office: 423-727-0780
Elizabeth Osborne
Elizabeth Osborne
Elizabeth Osborne
Elizabeth is a Project Coordinator and Office Administrator.
email: actioncoalition@outlook.com
office: 423-727-0780
Deanna Schrayer
Elizabeth Osborne
Deanna Schrayer
Deanna is our Peer Support Recovery Specialist for the AARRC.
email: dschrayer@actioncoalition.org
office: 423-220-9517
Matt LaMarr
Elizabeth Osborne
Deanna Schrayer
Matt is our Recovery Program Coordinator for the AARRC.
email: matt.aarrc@outlook.com
Office: 423-220-9517
Jennifer Street
Jennifer Street
Jennifer Street
Jennifer is our Recovery Hybrid Lifeline Coordinator for the AARRC.
email: jstreethlc@outlook.com
Office: 423-220-9517
Alexa Owens
Jennifer Street
Jennifer Street
Alexa is our Recovery Coach and Peer Recovery Support Specialist in training for the AARRC.
email: alexa.aarrc@outlook.com
Office: 423-220-9517
A.C.T.I.O.N. COALITION BOARD MEMBERS
Paula Stewart
Paula Stewart
Paula Stewart
Board Chair
Education Sector
Kim Pope
Paula Stewart
Paula Stewart
Vice Chair
Business Sector
Linda Moon
Paula Stewart
Sheila Cooke
Community Sector
Sheila Cooke
Debbie Eisenhower
Sheila Cooke
Healthcare Sector
Freida Gwinn
Debbie Eisenhower
Debbie Eisenhower
Government Sector
Debbie Eisenhower
Debbie Eisenhower
Debbie Eisenhower
Secretary
Mental Health Sector
Tony Potter
Sarah Campbell
Sarah Campbell
Faith Sector
Sarah Campbell
Sarah Campbell
Sarah Campbell
Partnership
Families free
Bringing additional resources to Johnson County to strengthen the community of Johnson County by supporting the mission of Families Free to build the capacity of vulnerable through education, intervention and restoring relationships and empower families affected by substance use and incarceration.
Community Overview
Johnson County is made up of seven “communities” within our county. Each rich in heritage and tradition.
Trade- generally considered Tennessee's oldest community, Trade was established as a trading outpost in the 18th century and was visited by English-speakers as early as 1673.
Butler- known as “the town that wouldn’t drown” as it was relocated to higher ground to make way for Watauga Lake.
Laurel Bloomery- known for its beautiful mountains and secluded valleys.
Shady Valley- known for its cranberry bogs that it celebrates each year during the Cranberry Festival. Also known for “The Snake”, a 489 twist, turn, and curve motorcycle ride through some of the most beautiful country in the United States.
Doe Valley- so named for the expansive population of deer.
Roan Creek/Forge Creek- both communities have rich histories dating back to Civil War times and before.
All of these communities connect to the County Seat which is Mountain City. The Population of Mountain City proper is 2485 people with approximately 500 residents living in one of 7 lower income housing developments, within the city limits. Our community is focused on developing a reputation in the Southeast area as a cultural center where community members can develop their crafts and skills with the opening of the new Johnson County Center for the Arts and Heritage Hall Theater, known region-wide for its beautifully restored theater and stage.
We are a community that values our traditions and works to maintain a “simpleness” to our life and lifestyle.