Dr. Mary Roberson

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Mary Roberson is a woman in sustained recovery for the past 33 years and has more than 30 years of proficiency in the Behavioral Health field. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO). NIRCO is a nationally recognized Recovery Community Organization whose mission is to promote wellness and recovery principles for individuals, families and communities impacted by substance use and mental health.

Dr. Roberson has served on multiple state and local boards including the Waukegan Coalition to Reduce Recidivism, Lake County Opioid Initiative and Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC).

She is a proud Navy veteran with deep roots in the veteran’s communities. She has a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. And most proud to be part of the RCO communities.