Enid Osborne is the International Inclusive Recovery City Development Coordinator, a
division of STAR (Stronger Together Around Recovery). Her role is to assist cities and
communities that are interested in becoming IRCs. A recent retiree from the Substance
Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), she served for 15 years as
a Public Health Advisor monitoring recovery and treatment grants, advising in strategic
program planning and development, and providing technical assistance. Previously, she
directed SAMHSA grants from state, tribal, and non-profit organizations in the areas of
prevention, treatment, and recovery. Enid has been instrumental in developing the City
of Richmond, VA becoming the first Inclusive Recovery City in the US. She has been
involved in the field of substance use for over 35 years and believes passionately that
recovery begins in the community. She holds a PhD in Health Education from the
University of New Mexico, an MPH from Florida International University, Miami, FL, and
an MSW from Barry University in Miami, FL. Enid enjoys combining her recovery into
her world travels.