“At Cooper Riis, I am passionate about helping our community grow and expand while guiding residents to discover a sense of community belonging within the Asheville Community Program (ACP).”
Amy Zellman holds a B.S. in Biology with an Addiction Counseling Certificate and currently serves as a Weekend Coach and PRN staff at CooperRiis’ Asheville Community Program (ACP). She has been with CooperRiis for several years and has worked in various roles and positions. Amy has over 3,000 hours of direct counseling experience as a licensed Substance Use Counselor in Madison, Wisconsin.
Before joining the CooperRiis Team, Amy worked in various mental health and addiction settings, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient environments. She was recognized as “Biology Major of the Year at her alma mater.” To deepen her impact, Amy is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Data Analytics. After graduation, she hopes to research addiction and consciousness as a Data Scientist.
Outside of work, Amy finds joy in volunteering in hurricane relief efforts to support her community, creating art, road biking, and caring for her elderly dog, who recently lost his vision.
