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
James OsbornMr. James OsbornARCCPRSThe Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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Gail BuzzelliGail BuzzelliOhio Guidestone Hope Recovery CommunityCPRS VPThe Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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Paul EarleyDr. Paul Earley(not set)(not set)Expanding A Continuum: Recovery Residences and the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition
Expert Panel Discussion on the Future of America’s Treatment and Recovery Systems
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Adam CiganikAdam CiganikHope Town IncProgram DirectorThe Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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Jared MyersJared Allen MyersTruenorth TreatmentCertified Peer Support SpecialistParenting in Recovery: Building Recovery Housing Cultures That Support Mothers, Fathers, and Families
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John DeMellJohn DeMellHope Recovery CommunitySr. Program manager of Recovery HousingThe Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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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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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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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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Candice ChristmanMs Candice ChristmanWolfe Street FoundationRecovery Housing SpecialistThe Importance of Peer Supervision in Recovery Housing
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Kathleen GallantKathleen GallantMighty CrowProject DirectorFrom Recovery to Resilience: How Recovery Housing Powers Workforce and Community Growth
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Kristin TiedemanKristin TiedemanFletcher Group, IncOutreach and Engagement SpecialistParenting in Recovery: Building Recovery Housing Cultures That Support Mothers, Fathers, and Families
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David BestDr David BestRecovery Outcomes InstituteProfessor of Addiction RecoveryExpert Panel Discussion on the Future of America’s Treatment and Recovery Systems
From Data to Action: How Outcomes Data Inform Recovery Residence Policy and Practice
Building Recovery Capital and the Peer Workforce
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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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Thomasina BorkmanDr. Thomasina Jo Borkman PhDGeorge Mason UniversityProfessor of Sociology EmeritaMaintaining & Prioritizing Social Model Elements in NARR Levels 3 & 4 Recovery Residences That Have Clinical Features Part 1
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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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