Meet our team
Stacy Flynn
Executive Director
Stacy Flynn has been with New Leaf New Life since 2019. Throughout this time she has obtained a credential as a Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II, gaining much insight to assist in her current role of overseeing daily operations at the Transition Support Center and the Reentry Mentor Program. Her lived experience has led to her abilities to provide relatable direct service to folks and their family members who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. She enjoys going to concerts, traveling, obscure books and spending time with her cat, Mr. Binx.
Misty James
Assistant Director
Originally from Ellettsville, IN, Misty has lived in Bloomington for the past 22 years. Having battled addiction herself, she understands the complex struggles of such things as substance misuse and houselessness. Today she lives a life centered around helping others seeking support to improve their quality of life. She’s very involved in her local recovery community, assisting women in helping maintain a life without drugs. She has two wonderful children and shares a home with her loving boyfriend and two parakeets, Jane and Charlie.
Claire Steffey
Reentry Mentor & Support Specialist
Claire is New Leaf, New Life’s newest team member, but you may remember her from her time as an intern. Claire received her Bachelor of Social Work from Indiana University in 2024 and is soon pursuing a Master of Social Work from Indiana University. Claire has a passion for helping individuals re-enter society successfully and maintain sobriety. Claire’s passion assisted her in being awarded the IUSSW 2024 award for “Commitment to Social Justice and Human Rights.” She enjoys spending time with her dog, Grey.
Kate Burnet
I am honored to be a non-traditional student in the BSW program at IU Bloomington and to complete my practicum at New Leaf New Life. As a massage therapist since 2017, I’ve been amazed by the personal transformations of my clients who have empowered themselves to feel good in their skin. My interest in social work stems from these professional endeavors as I search for new ways to collaborate with clients and help them realize their goals. I’m a strong believer in social justice and believe in the dignity and worth of all people.
Cassie Reader
Hi!! My name is Cassie Reader and I’m a social work student at IUB interning with NLNL for my senior year. I am excited to start my career with this organization! I am very passionate about transforming the criminal justice system, and am looking forward to learning about how I can be an advocate for incarcerated individuals. Post-grad, I hope to apply the skills NLNL has given me and go into public policy, lobbying for juveniles affected by incarceration.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a crucial role in our mission, running enrichment classes in jail’s multipurpose room, and helping assist clients at the Transition Support Center. New Leaf, New Life could not function without its slate of volunteers!