Elon Burns is a certified alcohol and drug counselor with a degree in psychology from San Diego State University. He is a native San Diegan working for various Tx programs in multiple modalities for over 15 years. Elon owns and operates San Diego Coastal Sober Living, open since 2013. He is in long term Recovery…
John Dillon is a singer-songwriter and author in long-term recovery. He has released two albums of recovery music, HOPE ROAD and THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT, and published a book on creativity, THE 20-20 CREATIVITY SOLUTION. John has developed a process of collaborative writing with people in early recovery, in which he leads them through a series…
Veronica Woods has a double bachelor‚Äôs degree in Forensic Psychology. She is beginning her journey at the University of Central Oklahoma to get receive her master‚Äôs degree in Addictions Counseling. Her goal is to become a LADC to start offering more services for OCARTA. She has been apart of OCARTA since it first opened its…
A woman in long-term recovery , who is a Master of Business candidate. She has two children and is married to her best friend and love of her life, David. She has worked in the substance use and mental health field for over 15 years and has held several positions throughout that time. She is…
Patrick Miller was born and raised in America’s oldest seaside resort in Cape May, NJ. For the last several years, Pat has leveraged his long-term recovery into advocacy and peer recovery work in his hometown, creating numerous programs and outreach efforts to help those in need. In 2020, utilizing grant funding from local, state, and…
“Nyla Christian is a change leader in recovery advocacy dedicated to transforming how communities approach behavioral health and wellness. As the Executive Director of CAARD she combines her expertise and personal commitment to leading initiatives that empower peer focused groups with culturally aligned support. Nyla is also the developer and facilitator of CAARD’s RCO Training…
Lesley Pregenzer serves as CEO of FAVOR Upstate, an RCO in Upstate, SC providing compassionate and innovative recovery support services to those suffering from substance use disorder. Lesley Pregenzer’s personal journey of enduring recovery shapes her dedication to delivering free and equitable recovery-based services to individuals and their families. Pregenzer orchestrates an evolution that removes…
Danielle Bonanno is the Executive Director of Inclusive Recovery Athens, advocating for marginalized populations such as LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, those with substance use disorders, and people experiencing complex trauma. She educates addiction professionals on providing trauma-informed, culturally-affirming care to LGBTQ+ communities. Danielle serves as President of the OUT Georgia Business Alliance, a board member of Georgia…
Karen Chrapek’s career in the substance use disorder (SUD) field flourished while working at Darryl Strawberry Recovery where she provided public relations, business development and education. With 42 years of recovery, her passion is helping individuals struggling with the self-destructive cycle of using drugs. Karen is currently the Executive Director of the Volusia Recovery Alliance,…
Stephanie Campbell joined Friends of Recovery— New York (FOR-NY) in 2015 and worked at the state and national levels on public policy issues affecting individuals and families impacted by addiction. In 2018, Stephanie oversaw the creation of the first-in-nation statewide behavioral health ombudsman office to help people access SUD and MH care. She served on…
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