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Meet the Voices of Recovery . . .

Our speakers come from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences, giving you the lived-experience perspectives, data-driven best practices, and recovery housing know-how that you need to excel as a recovery housing provider or advocate! Browse through our featured speakers or check the full Speakers list to learn more about the experts who'll be joining us this October.

Check out the Agenda Page for our upcoming schedule. 

We are currently working to arrange for longer breakout sessions and special events - so you can get the most out of our informative speakers!

The full event schedule & speaker list will be available soon! Keep checking back for updates.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Sessions are subject to change. You'll be notified via email of any major changes once you've registered. Check back here for the latest updates on speakers and view our Agenda for the scheduled sessions & special events.

Speakers by Session Track

Use the tabs to view the 2023 Summit Speakers by their session's track. If a session falls into more than one track, or the speaker is presenting at multiple sessions, they will be listed in multiple sections. Feel free to reach out to our presenters through their website or social media!

If you'd like to view a full list of our speakers by last name, you can find that here. See the Agenda page for updates on scheduling.

Speakers on NARR State Affiliate Operations

Speaking AtFull NameJob TitleCompanyWebsiteInstagramTwitter Handle
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Building a Statewide Network and Recovery Ecosystem through Community Based Participatory Research
Tom VonckProject DirectorWASHClick here(not set)
How your state can successfully fund its NARR Affiliate
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Mr. Jeff Van Treese Esq.PresidentMichigan Association of Recovery Residences, Inc.Click here(not set)
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Mrs Dora Dantzler WrightBoard PresidentIllinois Assoc. of Extended CareClick here(not set)
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Mr. William LycanExecutive DirectorThe Minnesota Association of Sober Homes (MASH)Click here(not set)
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Mr. Van Smith Jr.Founding Member and PresidentNew York State Alliance of Recovery Residences,inc.Click here(not set)
GRANTS 2.0: Who Needs Funding?
Suzanne L. Williams MCJDirector of Government and Public RelationsGET HELP(not set)(not set)
Recovery Housing Impacts: Results from the 2022 Resident Outcomes Tools
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Mapping the gap: Leveraging data to build effective recovery housing infrastructure
Danielle Gray MPH, CPHExecutive DirectorOhio Recovery HousingClick here(not set)
Finding Home: Using Photos and Storytelling To Share The Meaning of Recovery
Building a Statewide Network and Recovery Ecosystem through Community Based Participatory Research
Elizabeth FederProgram EvaluatorUW Population Health Institute(not set)(not set)@Elizabeth Feder

Speakers on Community, Government & Organizational Partnerships

Speaking AtFull NameJob TitleCompanyWebsiteInstagramTwitter Handle
How can Recovery Residences be a Diversion from Homelessness?
Amanda ColdironExecutive DirectorOklahoma Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR Affiliate)Click here(not set)
How can Recovery Residences be a Diversion from Homelessness?
Mr Tiajuan MillerProgram Manager of HousingODMHSAS(not set)(not set)
How your state can successfully fund its NARR Affiliate
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Mr. Jeff Van Treese Esq.PresidentMichigan Association of Recovery Residences, Inc.Click here(not set)
Building Bridges of Hope: Fostering Faith-Based Partnerships in Recovery Housing
Dr. Ernie FletcherCMOFletcher Group(not set)(not set)
How your state can successfully fund its NARR Affiliate
Logan O'NeilOpioid Response Program SpecialistMichigan Department of Health and Human Services(not set)(not set)
How your state can successfully fund its NARR Affiliate
Mrs. Katherine O'Hare-RogersChief Compliance OfficerMichigan Association of Recovery ResidencesClick here(not set)
How your state can successfully fund its NARR Affiliate
Angie Smith-Butterwick(not set)(not set)(not set)(not set)
Office of Recovery & Recovery Housing
Paolo del VecchioDirector, Office of RecoverySAMHSA(not set)(not set)
Overview of Sober Home and Recovery Residence Fraud Enforcement Efforts.
Mr. Robert LilesManaging PartnerLiles ParkerClick here(not set)
BC-ROC: Successful Outcomes from Subsidizing Recovery Housing
Mr. Brian WilsonRecovery Housing CoordinatorBucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.Click here(not set)
Collaboration with Towns for Reduction of NIMBY Issues
Kim BockExecutive DirectorNew Hampshire Coalition for Recovery Residences (NHCORR)Click here(not set)
Building Bridges of Hope: Fostering Faith-Based Partnerships in Recovery Housing
Rev. Dr Matt JohnsonDirector of Faith-Based InitiativesFletcher GroupClick here(not set)@mgjohnson23
Voices for Parity: A Fireside Chat with Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on SUD Coverage Advocacy
Former Congressman Patrick J. KennedyFounderThe Kennedy ForumClick here(not set)@PJK4brainhealth

Speakers on Recovery Housing Operations & Best Practices

Speaking AtFull NameJob TitleCompanyWebsiteInstagramTwitter Handle
Taking an unknown to a well-known & changing the narrative around substance use disorder
Ms. Ty SpisakPresidentTy Spisak Marketing & CommunicationsClick here(not set)
Basic Mediation Skills for Recovery Residence Staff and Peer Leaders
Ms Briana YocumDirector of Accreditation and Professional DevelopmentWAQRRClick here(not set)
Peer Empowered Addiction Recovery Living (PEARL) for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Ms. Laura YorkPublic Health Program & Policy Research AssociateVirginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance(not set)(not set)
Financial Landscape and Resilience of Recovery Housing in West Virginia
Miss Emily BirckheadExecutive DirectorWVARRClick here(not set)
Forming a Sister Organization Relationship for the Mutual Benefit of Two Residence Operators
Ms. Carmin LongExecutive DirectorTruly Motivated Transitional LivingClick here(not set)
Experienced Recovery Residence Operators Panel
Ms. Erin HelmsDirectorThe Woodrow ProjectClick here(not set)
Peer Empowered Addiction Recovery Living (PEARL) for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Mrs. Monica FloraAssistant Clinical Director of ARTSPiedmont Community Services(not set)(not set)
Employment Law Issues in SUD Treatment and Recovery Residences
Mr. Zachary RothenbergPartnerNelson Hardiman LLPClick here(not set)
Experienced Recovery Residence Operators Panel
Chris EdringtonFounderSt. Paul Sober Living / Narr Board / MASH BoardClick here(not set)
Basic Mediation Skills for Recovery Residence Staff and Peer Leaders
Forming a Sister Organization Relationship for the Mutual Benefit of Two Residence Operators
Mr. Alan MuiaExecutive DirectorNew Earth RecoveryClick here(not set)
The Intersections of Human Trafficking and Recovery Housing II
Ms. Autumn McCrawCommunity Engagement CoordinatorWVARRClick here(not set)
Peer Support Respite (Short Term Housing)
Mr. William AtkinsonExecutive DirectorAssociate Recovery CommunitiesClick here(not set)
Financial Landscape and Resilience of Recovery Housing in West Virginia
Ms. Grace ClancyResearch CoordinatorFletcher Group, Inc.(not set)(not set)
Taking an unknown to a well-known & changing the narrative around substance use disorder
CEO Wendy NoeCEODove Recovery House for WomenClick here(not set)@dovehouse
Financial Landscape and Resilience of Recovery Housing in West Virginia
Navigating Meaningful Employment in Recovery Housing: Results from a Community Collaborative
Kristin TiedemanOutreach and Engagement SpecialsitFletcher Group(not set)(not set)@Kristin Tiedeman
Financial Landscape and Resilience of Recovery Housing in West Virginia
Dr. Madison AshworthHealth EconomistFletcher Group, Inc(not set)(not set)@M_AshworthEcon
Peer Empowered Addiction Recovery Living (PEARL) for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Ms. Lara NagleResearch FacultyVirginia Tech Institute for Policy and GovernanceClick here(not set)@VTIPG

Speakers on the Latest RH & SUD Research

Speaking AtFull NameJob TitleCompanyWebsiteInstagramTwitter Handle
Navigating Meaningful Employment in Recovery Housing: Results from a Community Collaborative
Ms. Lori BaierDirector of Employment ServicesFletcher Group, Inc.(not set)(not set)
Navigating Meaningful Employment in Recovery Housing: Results from a Community Collaborative
Catherine HinesResearch Project ManagerUniversity of Kentucky - Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center(not set)(not set)
Recovery Housing Impacts: Results from the 2022 Resident Outcomes Tools
Mapping the gap: Leveraging data to build effective recovery housing infrastructure
Dr. Gretchen Clark HammondCEOMighty CrowClick here(not set)
Recovery Capital: Innovations in Measure and Application
An Ecological Model of Recovery Capital and Recovery Capital Measurements
Dr David BestProfessor of Addiction RecoveryLeeds Trinity University / Recovery Outcomes Institute(not set)(not set)
Equitable Pathways to Recovery and the People Who Use Them
Mr. Anthony Grimes CPRSExecutive DirectorVARRClick here(not set)
Mapping the gap: Leveraging data to build effective recovery housing infrastructure
Dr. Brandn GreenPrincipal Researcher and Co-OwnerJG Research & EvaluationClick here(not set)
Recovery Housing Impacts: Results from the 2022 Resident Outcomes Tools
Mapping the gap: Leveraging data to build effective recovery housing infrastructure
Kathleen GallantProject ManagerMighty Crow(not set)(not set)
Dynamics of the Social-Experiential Recovery Paradigm: New vision of social model programs
Dr. Thomasina Jo Borkman PhDProfessor of Sociology, EmeritaGeorge Mason University(not set)(not set)
Recovery Housing Impacts: Results from the 2022 Resident Outcomes Tools
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Mapping the gap: Leveraging data to build effective recovery housing infrastructure
Danielle Gray MPH, CPHExecutive DirectorOhio Recovery HousingClick here(not set)
Equitable Pathways to Recovery and the People Who Use Them
Dr. Corrie Vilsaint PhDAssociate Director of Recovery Health EquityHarvard Medical School, MGH Recovery Research Institute(not set)(not set)
Recovery Capital: Innovations in Measure and Application
An Ecological Model of Recovery Capital and Recovery Capital Measurements
Dr. Amy Mericle PhDResearch ScientistAlcohol Research Group at the Public Health InstituteClick here(not set)
Financial Landscape and Resilience of Recovery Housing in West Virginia
Navigating Meaningful Employment in Recovery Housing: Results from a Community Collaborative
Kristin TiedemanOutreach and Engagement SpecialsitFletcher Group(not set)(not set)@Kristin Tiedeman
Navigating Meaningful Employment in Recovery Housing: Results from a Community Collaborative
Dr. Robin ThompsonDirector of Research and EvaluationFletcher Group, Inc.Click here(not set)@rthompsonDrPH
Profile PictureFull NameCompanyJob TitleSpeaking AtWebsiteInstagramTwitter Handle
Ty SpisakMs. Ty SpisakTy Spisak Marketing & CommunicationsPresidentTaking an unknown to a well-known & changing the narrative around substance use disorder
Click here(not set)
Briana YocumMs Briana YocumWAQRRDirector of Accreditation and Professional DevelopmentBasic Mediation Skills for Recovery Residence Staff and Peer Leaders
Click here(not set)
Lori BaierMs. Lori BaierFletcher Group, Inc.Director of Employment ServicesNavigating Meaningful Employment in Recovery Housing: Results from a Community Collaborative
(not set)(not set)
Catherine HinesCatherine HinesUniversity of Kentucky - Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research CenterResearch Project ManagerNavigating Meaningful Employment in Recovery Housing: Results from a Community Collaborative
(not set)(not set)
Laura YorkMs. Laura YorkVirginia Tech Institute for Policy and GovernancePublic Health Program & Policy Research AssociatePeer Empowered Addiction Recovery Living (PEARL) for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
(not set)(not set)
Tom VonckTom VonckWASHProject DirectorGreat Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Building a Statewide Network and Recovery Ecosystem through Community Based Participatory Research
Click here(not set)
Amanda ColdironAmanda ColdironOklahoma Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR Affiliate)Executive DirectorHow can Recovery Residences be a Diversion from Homelessness?
Click here(not set)
Tiajuan MillerMr Tiajuan MillerODMHSASProgram Manager of HousingHow can Recovery Residences be a Diversion from Homelessness?
(not set)(not set)
Jeff Van TreeseMr. Jeff Van Treese Esq.Michigan Association of Recovery Residences, Inc.PresidentHow your state can successfully fund its NARR Affiliate
Great Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Click here(not set)
Dora Dantzler WrightMrs Dora Dantzler WrightIllinois Assoc. of Extended CareBoard PresidentGreat Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Click here(not set)
Ernie FletcherDr. Ernie FletcherFletcher GroupCMOBuilding Bridges of Hope: Fostering Faith-Based Partnerships in Recovery Housing
(not set)(not set)
Gretchen Clark HammondDr. Gretchen Clark HammondMighty CrowCEORecovery Housing Impacts: Results from the 2022 Resident Outcomes Tools
Mapping the gap: Leveraging data to build effective recovery housing infrastructure
Click here(not set)
Hanad DualeDr. Hanad DualeUNIK FoundationPresidentCreating and Organizing Better Recovery Spaces for Indigenous and Islamic Communities
Click here(not set)
(not set)Logan O'NeilMichigan Department of Health and Human ServicesOpioid Response Program SpecialistHow your state can successfully fund its NARR Affiliate
(not set)(not set)
Katherine O'Hare-RogersMrs. Katherine O'Hare-RogersMichigan Association of Recovery ResidencesChief Compliance OfficerHow your state can successfully fund its NARR Affiliate
Click here(not set)
(not set)Angie Smith-Butterwick(not set)(not set)How your state can successfully fund its NARR Affiliate
(not set)(not set)
Emily BirckheadMiss Emily BirckheadWVARRExecutive DirectorFinancial Landscape and Resilience of Recovery Housing in West Virginia
Click here(not set)
William LycanMr. William LycanThe Minnesota Association of Sober Homes (MASH)Executive DirectorGreat Lakes Area NARR Affiliates Panel
Click here(not set)
Carmin LongMs. Carmin LongTruly Motivated Transitional LivingExecutive DirectorForming a Sister Organization Relationship for the Mutual Benefit of Two Residence Operators
Click here(not set)
(not set)Dr David BestLeeds Trinity University / Recovery Outcomes InstituteProfessor of Addiction RecoveryRecovery Capital: Innovations in Measure and Application
An Ecological Model of Recovery Capital and Recovery Capital Measurements
(not set)(not set)