Dottie Guy is a Certified Peer Support Specialist who believes that lived experience is the most powerful tool for change. After serving as a combat zone veteran, Dottie faced the daunting task of navigating PTSD, anxiety, and depression within a system that doesn't always see the full picture. Today, she uses those experiences to advocate for and walk alongside other veterans—particularly women of color—as they navigate their own recovery. Her approach is rooted in authenticity and the belief that healing should include a sense of humor. Dottie is passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in the veteran community and showing her peers that recovery is a gateway to a full, vibrant, and fun-filled life.