Meet the Team

Co-Founders

Scott Page

Executive Director & Co-Founder

After getting sober, Scott spent many years dealing with the frustration of not readily being able to meet other sober-minded individuals in a social or non-meeting-related context. He also had a desire to get out of the house and engage in physical, cultural, and social activities but did not have the financial means or know where to begin. Teetotal Initiative has become a passion he developed not only as an individual in recovery, but in order to build a sense of community for others who find themselves with the same challenges and struggles.

After a five-year hiatus working in Human Resources, Scott currently works for Culinaire as the Internal Catering Sales Manager at The Carnegie Museums in Oakland. Scott is also pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. He spent many years working in the hospitality industry, coordinating and executing small and large-scale events. Scott also has a BFA in Musical Theater from The University of the Arts. He is a proud dog dad to three beautiful Bichon's and also enjoys baking, mixing up mock-tails, and supporting the cultural scene in his spare time. In his free time, Scott is super excited about planning his biggest event yet - his wedding next fall!

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Jackie Slaugenhaupt

President & Co-Founder

Jackie is a passionate philanthropist and community enthusiast dedicated to normalizing what it means to be a sober person in today’s society. After years of frustration in finding her own sober tribe and activities, Jackie realized there was a fantastic opportunity to create an inclusive, sober-focused nonprofit like Teetotal Initiative to alleviate others from having the same struggle.

For the past fifteen years she has gained immeasurable experience in the nonprofit sector through volunteer board service, grant writing, and fundraising for organizations such as the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Association, Pittsburgh Concert Chorale, Belle Voci Women’s Chorus, and many more.

In addition to dedicating her time and enthusiasm to Teetotal Initiative and charitable causes, Jackie resides in Mt. Washington and is a Change Transformation Lead Consultant at Bank of New York Mellon with over 25 years of experience in financial services.

Board of Directors

Emily Larsen | Board Member

Founder, Spilling the Soup, LLC

Emily Larsen is a private chef, culinary educator, and founder of Spilling the Soup LLC. She is also an individual succeeding in recovery. She works diligently with the local non-profit community in Pittsburgh to boost culinary education and decrease food insecurity. Her virtual and in-person cooking classes aim to bring joy, confidence, smiles, and delicious food to every kitchen.

We often hear that connection is the opposite of addiction, and she is excited to work with Teetotal Initiative to increase connection in the Pittsburgh sober community.

Janette Schafer | Board Member

Western PA Realtor, Realty ONE Group Platinum

Janette Schafer is a Realtor and multimillion dollar producer serving Western Pennsylvania with Realty ONE Group Platinum. She holds an MFA in Poetry with Chatham University. She is the author of three poetry collections and has served as the chief editor for three anthologies on topics related to social justice. Also a playwright, her dramatic work has won numerous awards including the Pittsburgh Original Short Play Series and the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival. A classically trained singer, Janette has performed throughout the United States and Europe. Her volunteer efforts span the creative & performing arts, financial literacy, housing equality, and teaching others to advocate for the causes that matter to them. She lives in Stowe Township with her husband Garth Schafer.

Janette chose to join the Teetotal Initiative Board as a way to honor the memory of her father, Bruce Patterson. He was both a person in recovery and a drug & alcohol counselor who touched many lives.

Andrew Mours | Recording Secretary

Business Analyst, LGG Industrial

Andrew is an IT jack-of-all-trades, currently working as a Business Analyst at LGG Industrial. His professional experience has covered software engineering, database administration, web development, and project management.

Andrew discovered Teetotal Initiative through the passion of its Executive Director, Scott Page, when the organization was still in its infancy. He's had the joy of watching Teetotal grow and fulfill its mission, and he's proud to have the chance to be here helping in whatever way he can.

Amy Quinlan | Board Member

Physical Therapist, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children

Amy Quinlan is a physical therapist at a special education school working with children with multiple disabilities. She is a graduate of the University of Scranton. She is passionate about increasing mobility and quality of life for these children and their families. Amy is a Pittsburgh native and resides in Mt. Lebanon with her two children.

Amy discovered Teetotal Initiative while looking for ways to connect with others who don’t drink. Teetotal initiative has made a great impact on her life in a short time, and she is looking forward to helping others find meaningful sober connections as a member of the Board.

Brett Hammon | Board Member

CEO & Founder, Brett Hammon Films

Brett Hammon is originally from Wheeling, WV, and a graduate of West Virginia University. He has experience working in both the nonprofit and for-profit worlds, but his passion for storytelling through video really took off when he moved to LA in 2016. There, he learned the craft from the inside out, and it was when he moved back to Pittsburgh in 2018 that he began feeling the pull to start his own business. In 2020, during the pandemic, he finally took that leap of faith and started his own video agency in Pittsburgh.

He loves being an entrepreneur, and using my skills to bring ideas to life on screen. Outside of his professional life, he loves playing guitar, working out, and going for walks outdoors. One of the best decisions he's ever made was quitting alcohol, a choice that has quite frankly brought him such clarity and fulfillment, and he is so glad to have stumbled upon Teetotal back in April, 2024.