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 September.

Check out the Agenda Page for our upcoming schedule. 

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

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.

Profile PictureFull NameCompanyJob TitleSpeaking AtWebsite
Brandy AndersonMs. Brandy AndersonAcceptance Recovery Center, IncFounder & CEOWhy It Matters: Supporting TGXI Recovery with Data and Best Practices in Rural Communities
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Madison AshworthDr. Madison AshworthFletcher Group, IncHealth EconomistEnhancing Recovery Housing Financial Sustainability and Resiliency: Evidence from National Projects
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Joel BagleyJoel BagleyNARRAffiliate Committee Co-ChairEthical Decision-Making With Operators, Staff, Volunteers and Residents: Me and We
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Johnny BakerJohnny BakerCelebrate RecoveryPaster and Global Executive DirectorCollaborating For Life Change: How Celebrate Recovery Supports Persons In Recovery
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David BestDr David BestLeeds Trinity University / Recovery Outcomes InstituteProfessor of Addiction RecoveryFrom Data to Action: How Outcomes Data Inform Recovery Residence Policy and Practice
Building Recovery Capital and the Peer Workforce
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Susan BlacksherMs Susan B. Blacksher M.S.WSacramento Recovery House, Inc.Board PresidentNARR Level 3 and 4 and the Contrast of Social and Clinical Models Part 2
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Jason BlissMr Jason Patrick BlissWAQRRExecutive DirectorBest Practices for Recovery Housing
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Danielle BonannoMs. Danielle BonannoInclusive Recovery AthensExecutive DirectorWhy It Matters: Supporting TGXI Recovery with Data and Best Practices in Rural Communities
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Thomasina BorkmanDr. Thomasina Jo Borkman PhDGeorge Mason UniversityProfessor of Sociology, EmeritaNARR Level 3 and 4 and the Contrast of Social and Clinical Models Part 1
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(not set)Ms Candice ChristmanWolfe Street FoundationRecovery Housing SpecialistThe Importance of Peer Supervision in Recovery Housing
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Nicholas CochranMr. Nicholas CochranYSS - Recovery HomesProgram DirectorA Crash Course on Restorative Justice in Recovery Residences
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Amanda ColdironAmanda ColdironOklahoma Alliance for Recovery ResourcesDirectorBest Practices for Recovery Housing
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Lori CrissLori CrissOhio State University Wexner Medical CenterBehavioral Health Community Engagement DirectorHope as a Strategy: Advancing Recovery Housing Through Uncertain Times
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(not set)Mrs. Leah DaviesCLEAN Cause FoundationDirector of ProgramsClosing the Gap: Making Recovery Housing Sustainable Through Peer-Informed Promising Practices
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Gene DetherageMr. Gene Detherage Jr.Bluegrass Area Development DistrictRecovery Support SpecialistThe Power of Partnership: Aligning Community, Government, and Industry for Recovery Solutions
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Johanna DolanJohanna DolanDolan Research InternationalCEOAffirming Recovery: Best Practices for Serving Transgender Residents in NARR-Certified Homes
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Chris EdringtonChris EdringtonSt. Paul Sober Living / Narr Board / MASH BoardFounderWisdom from the Field: Veteran Operators Share Best Practices For Complex Recovery Housing Scenarios
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Lee GoldbergMr. Lee M. GoldbergBB Insurance Marketing IncRegional Vice President & Practice LeaderInsurance & Risk Management for Recovery Residence Operators
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Danielle GrayMs Danielle Gray MPH, CPHOhio Recovery HosuingExecutive DirectorFrom Insight to Infrastructure: Ohio’s Model for Sustainable Recovery Housing
From Recovery to Resilience: How Recovery Housing Powers Workforce and Community Growth
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Gretchen HammondDr. Gretchen Clark HammondMighty CrowCEOFrom Insight to Infrastructure: Ohio’s Model for Sustainable Recovery Housing
From Recovery to Resilience: How Recovery Housing Powers Workforce and Community Growth
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