Jason Alley is a person in long term recovery from substance use disorder and the restaurant industry. After 35 years in kitchens, and owning restaurants for 20, Jason has found himself in the position of “Policy Advisor for the Opioid Crisis Response” in his adopted hometown of Richmond, VA.
Jason’s wife of 27 years, Mercedes Schaum, is a theater set designer and clearly patient person. Jason and Mercedes have 4 wonderful children together and are always grateful when everyone is in the same space.
Jason is a Peer Recovery Specialist, active in the Richmond chapter of Ben’s Friends (bensfriendshope.com), and still finds time to play drums occasionally. This year, Jason has enrolled in the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School for Addiction Counseling and is working towards a Master’s in Addiction Counseling.
