Our Team

Julia Mines


MS, MSW, QMHP, CADC-III, CRM-II


Executive Director

Julia draws her strength from her life experiences and education when it comes to managing The Miracles Club. Her first job working with the recovering community was with an inner-city spiritual treatment program known as Stay Clean Inc.; they catered to the late stage African American addict.

Coming out of the grips of addiction herself and wanting to change the world, her way did not work. She was given a referral to the state ran entry level counselor program. She completed the program, completed her practicum hours, and completed her CADC test. She has not looked backed since. She has been working in the field of addiction and mental health services since December 2000. 

Amber Lewis, CADC I, CRM, PSS


Program Manager

Amber has a passion for helping people. Driven from a past filled with adversity, she feels compelled to help support anyone looking for recovery in their life. Growing up in Los Angeles and Chicago, Amber has been in Portland since 1999.

As a single mother in long term recovery from substance use, she is uniquely equipped to help maneuver through systems she was once involved in. Amber has been a certified recovery mentor since 2018. Amber is currently pursuing a degree in public health. Amber is proud and excited to be working at The Miracles Club.

Eoj Johnson


Operations Manager

My name is Eoj Johnson and I am an Operations Manager at The Miracles Club. I am currently working to help build the ethnicity back up in our communities/facilities. My efforts stem from helping staff to the clients, become more self-sufficient in the roles bestowed unto us, as I also continue maturing in this field.

Outside passions are music, art, hairstyling, and loving people through tough situations. I’ve also given CCC (Golden West) 8 years of my services, prior to joining this beautiful family here at Miracles. I am proud to be a part of this work-family and welcome anyone to check us out.  

Makda Berhane


Wellness Project Lead

Ms. Berhane was born, raised, and lived part of her adult life in Ethiopia, until she relocated to the United States in 2002. She attended Unity College School of Business & Administration, in Ethiopia. She worked as the Project Promotional Manager at Keangnam Enterprise Ltd. (Daewoo), located in Ethiopia. She was involved as a Custom Duty & Port due (tariff) Assessor. She was also employed at the Maritime and Transit Corporation in Ethiopia. Ms. Berhane has accounting knowledge, supervision skills, and management skills that she can easily apply to any project.

Marsha Jordan


Wellness Program Coordinator

Marsha Jordan was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. She is the Wellness Program Coordinator and Facilitator for the Wellness Health Improvement Classes at Miracles Club. She is the granddaughter of Dr. DeNorval Unthank, one of Portland’s first African American Physicians and community activists.

Sherlyn Perryman


Administrative Assistant

Sherlyn Perryman’s role at The Miracles Club is administrative assistant. Though her roots are in Louisiana, she has spent a great amount of time in Portland. Her passion to help others is what drives her to feed the homeless and volunteer at various organizations. Evangelism, Sunday school teacher, youth director, praise and worship leader are some of the areas she has participated in her local church. An alumni of Warner Pacific University, her plans to receive her masters is in the near future.

Charles Hudson


Building & Events Specialist

Charles was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Charles graduated from Jefferson High School in 1974. Charles attended OSU. Charles retired from Freightliner after working 25 years. Charles has been a part of The Miracles Club community since its inception. Charles is a man in long term recovery, clean and sober since 1988. Charles is quoted as saying, "I have landed my dream job working at The Miracles Club."

KJ Loving, CHW


Community Health Worker

My name is KJ (She/Her) and I'm a Community Health Worker. My work involves providing assistance, referrals, resources, and other wraparound services to members of the black community that have been affected by COVID.

I am passionate about serving my community and have been doing community work in an unofficial capacity for years. I was lucky enough to get a job doing what I love. I have been with the Miracles Club for a little under a year. I live on the edge of Portland with my wife, 2 dogs, 3 cats, and an array of other small animals. I like to spend my free time swimming, hanging out with my dogs, gardening, and doing social justice work. I'm so thankful I have the opportunity to serve my community in this way!

Wilford Johnson, CRM, PSS


Lead Mentor

Hello World! My name is Wil Johnson, and I am passionate about peer support services. I specialize in recovery support networking, and a huge advocate for seeking mental health services. I'm a witness to the power of mentorship. Had it not been for my mentors, I wouldn't have been where I am today. "I can’t, but WE can.” 

Ashle Tucker, CRM


Lead Mentor

Growing up in Northeast Portland, I witnessed the devastating impact that drugs and alcohol had on my community. For years, I struggled with my own addiction until I found my way to recovery in 2018. Although relapse is a part of my story, it didn't end there. In September of 2022, I celebrated one year of continuous sobriety.

This past year of recovery has been more successful than my previous attempts to stay sober. Engaging in peer mentor services, working the 12 steps of my recovery program, regularly attending meetings, and working with others has made the difference. In July, I became a Certified Recovery Mentor. Being a part of The Miracles Club team gives me the opportunity to help other people who are struggling with addiction.

Dominique Gonzalez, CRM


Peer Mentor

While battling a 30-year alcohol and drug addiction, I moved from state to state until I got sober for the first time in my life over 6 years ago in Eugene, Oregon. Early in my recovery, I enrolled at Lane Community College's Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor program.

Like many addicts in early recovery, I thought I could maintain sobriety on sheer willpower. That worked for a while...until it didn't. I eventually relapsed. When I came back to recovery, I learned the value of having a mentor, working a 12-step program, and staying connected to a support network of like-minded individuals who actively participate in their own recovery.

Today, I am enrolled at Portland Community College, and much closer to achieving my original goal of being a CADC. You can find me at The Miracles Club or out in the community with our team of mentors helping people with a desire for change and a new way of living.