Aroldo Ferreira is the Director of the Massachusetts Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Program. He oversees statewide certification logistics and leads the team responsible for developing and delivering training materials that prepare individuals to become Certified Peer Specialists professionals.

Since 2008, Aroldo has been an active leader in the mental health and peer support movement through the Central Massachusetts Recovery Learning Community (RLC), where he served as Program Coordinator and Director of Multicultural Affairs. Using his own lived experiences to inspire hope, he helped introduce peer support practices into most inpatient units across Central Massachusetts and beyond, coordinated Kiva meetings, built peer facilitator teams, and expanded peer support to diverse communities, including Latino, Brazilian, Young Adult, LGBTQIA+, and others.

Aroldo is an experienced multilingual trainer, leading and developing workshops such as Trauma-Informed Peer Support Facilitation, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Parenting Journey, and Trauma and Healing Dialogues.

Aroldo’s approach is guided by clarity, honesty. He is passionate about culture and human connection and values, learning about people’s beliefs, traditions, and lived experiences. His work is grounded in inclusion, mutual support, and creating spaces where every voice is heard and respected.”