Tom Vonck is a person in long term recovery from substance use disorder and other process addictions. Since 2021 he has been leading a quality improvement project as project director with the Wisconsin Association of Sober Housing (WASH). Previously he found meaning in providing work for organizations and partnerships with strong missions, such as Meals on Wheels Ypsilanti and the Central Wisconsin Partnership for Recovery. He is a strong believer and advocate for all pathways to recovery and believes that every individual has the potential to awaken to a fulfilled life. Vonck earned a B.A. from Michigan State University and an M.S. in Community and Organizational Leadership from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.