Heather Millington

Board Member | Human Resources & Workforce Development Advocate

Heather brings over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and a deep heart for helping others find second chances. Having witnessed the impact of addiction on family and friends — and the strength it takes to recover — she’s passionate about creating opportunities for people to rebuild their lives with dignity and support.

To Heather, a safe and judgment-free space means offering a listening ear, understanding each person’s unique path, and focusing on the future rather than the past. She believes recovery looks different for everyone — and that’s exactly what makes it beautiful.

Her favorite mantra? “Life begins outside of your comfort zone.”
And when she’s not helping others grow, you can find her enjoying one of life’s greatest joys: cheesecake.

Sierra Thomas

Board Member | Faith-Fueled Recovery Advocate

Sierra is both a daughter of recovery and a woman living it—celebrating over two and a half years of sobriety herself. With experience working in the recovery field for more than a year, she’s passionate about helping others rebuild their lives and find purpose beyond addiction.

What drew Sierra to Velvet Rabbit was its message that recovery should feel like living, not missing out. She believes deeply that every recovery journey is unique, and that community spaces like Velvet Rabbit are vital because they welcome everyone—no matter what their path looks like.

Faith-based and community-focused, Sierra strives to bring hope and compassion into every space she enters. Her favorite reminders include, “Just for today I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once.”

When she’s not serving her community, you can find Sierra at home with her cats, surrounded by all things pink — her signature color and happy place.