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
Dave SheridanDave SheridanNARRExecutive DirectorNARR Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Expert Panel Discussion on the Future of America’s Treatment and Recovery Systems
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Marybeth HillMarybeth HillARCHway/ NPRAEvent coordinatorResident Voices – The Impact of Peer Support in Recovery
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Sara BarkleyMs Sara BarkleyFellowship Recovery Community OrganizationChief Executive OfficerWisdom 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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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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Nic CochranMr. Nic CochranYSS - Recovery HomesProgram DirectorA Crash Course on Restorative Justice in Recovery Residences
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Alan MuiaMr. Alan MuiaNew Earth RecoveryExecutive DirectorWisdom from the Field: Veteran Operators Share Best Practices For Complex Recovery Housing Scenarios
Building Recovery Capital through Community Partnerships: Integrating Recovery Residences, Recovery Cafés, and Recovery Community Organizations
Working with Challenging Residents; Turning behavioral incidents into transformational experiences
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Curt LindsleyMr. Curt LindsleyAlabama Alliance for Recovery ResidencesExecutive DirectorBest Practices for Recovery Housing
Collaborating For Life Change: How Celebrate Recovery Supports Persons In Recovery
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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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Andrew ThurnMr. Andrew Thurnfirst state alliance of recovery residencesExecutive DirectorAffirming Recovery: Best Practices for Serving Transgender Residents in NARR-Certified Homes
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Desiree McKenzieDesiree McKenzieARC Recovery ServicesCFOBudgeting & Finance Specific to Recovery Housing
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Katharine StuartMs. Katharine Lynn StuartINARRRecovery Residence Support ManagerRaising the Standard: How Outreach and Partnerships Advance Recovery Housing Quality
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Lori CrissLori CrissOhio State University Wexner Medical CenterRural and Appalachian Health LeadHope as a Strategy: Advancing Recovery Housing Through Uncertain Times
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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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Andre JohnsonAndre JohnsonDetroit Recovery Project IncorporatedFounder/President/CEORooted in Recovery, Rising in Community: Building Unshakeable Recovery Ecosystems in Detroit
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Jake HammondJake HammondMighty CrowCFO/Dir of TechFrom 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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Beth SnyderMs Beth SnyderLighthouse Recovery Community Center, Inc.Operations DirectorParenting in Recovery: Building Recovery Housing Cultures That Support Mothers, Fathers, and Families
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Rodney HolmstromMr. Rodney HolmstromCelebrate RecoveryGlobal Field DirectorCollaborating For Life Change: How Celebrate Recovery Supports Persons In Recovery
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Jason BlissMr Jason Patrick BlissWAQRRExecutive DirectorBest Practices for Recovery Housing
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Kristina PadillaMx. Kristina PadillaCCAPPVice president of Education & StrategyEmpowering Journeys: The Role of Peer Support in Supporting the LGBTQIA2+ Community in Recovery
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