Honesty Liller

Honesty Liller has been in recovery from a substance use disorder since May 27, 2007, and is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in Virginia. She is a McShin Alum and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of McShin. Under her leadership, McShin opened its first women's and children’s recovery residence and secured a $2 million grant. Honesty continues to be a powerful advocate for those affected by addiction, sharing her story through various media platforms. Fundraising, advocacy, public relations, and writing grants amongst many other things are Honesty's mission at McShin.
Recently, Honesty became a SHE RECOVERS Professional and hosts a monthly support group at McShin for women and non-binary individuals. In 2015, she received the Vernon Johnson Award from Faces and Voices of Recovery.
Honesty has been featured on Face the Nation, FOX News, CNN, and PBS, where she has discussed addiction and recovery in America. She also completed Stanford University’s Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders and was recognized in 2019 with the Jean C. Harris Community Service Board Award from Hanover County. WRIC Channel 8 News highlighted her in their 2020 “Richmond’s Remarkable Women” special. Honesty has served as a field reviewer for SAMHSA, Faces & Voices of Recovery, and CAPRSS. She volunteers as the vice president of the Hanover CARES board of directors and a board member of The National Peer Recovery Alliance. She is the best-selling author of Scattered Pink
In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their dogs, embracing the gift of family. She is also passionate about soul care, enjoying activities such as running, exercising, ice baths, and meditative coloring.