MEET THE CHICAGO AF
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Carrie May, Founder & Director, Chicago AF
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.
Katie Self, Director of Digital Content, Chicago AF
Katie Self serves as the Director of Digital Content for Chicago AF, bringing 20 years of experience in marketing and communications to the organization. Passionate about making a difference, Katie is excited to spread engaging content that raises awareness about sobriety and alcohol-free living in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. In addition to elevating Chicago AF's brand, she actively contributes to planning events that showcase the fun side of sobriety, creating spaces where people can relax and enjoy themselves without the pressure of drinking. Katie believes that being social and having fun doesn't require alcohol, only practice, and Chicago AF exemplifies this. Outside of her work with Chicago AF, Katie is a Marketing Director specializing in digital advertising and communications. She lives in Chicago.
