MEET THE CHICAGO AF
LEADERSHIP TEAM

Carrie May is a Nurse Practitioner, Certified Professional Recovery Coach and Founder of both non-profit Chicago AF and Brave, LLC. As a sober girl in the burbs, Carrie dreamt of ‘more’ in her sobriety. More sober connections, more opportunities to socialize without alcohol and more normalization of sobriety. During the pandemic, the evolution of virtual platforms allowed that dream to become a reality. Carrie is passionate about creating sober spaces, fostering sober connection and building intentionally diverse & inclusive community. To her core, Carrie is dedicated to helping others get and stay sober. Carrie champions the alcohol free movement by recovering out loud and mentoring others. Carrie is certified through the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches and holds a specialty She Recovers Coaching Designation. She works as a nurse practitioner in the emergency department and lives with her husband and children in Arlington Heights.