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. 

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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(not set)Elizabeth BongornoThe Woodrow Project(not set)Resident Voices – The Impact of Peer Support in Recovery
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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)Gail BuzzelliOhio Guidestone(not set)The Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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(not set)Ms Candice ChristmanWolfe Street FoundationRecovery Housing SpecialistThe Importance of Peer Supervision in Recovery Housing
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(not set)Adam CiganikHope Town IncProgram DirectorThe Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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Nic CochranMr. Nic 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 Foundation / Cause CHANGE CollaborativeDirector of ProgramsClosing the Gap: Making Recovery Housing Sustainable Through Peer-Informed Promising Practices
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(not set)John DeMellHope Recovery CommunitySenior program manager of recovery housingThe Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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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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