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
Rodney HolmstromMr. Rodney HolmstromCelebrate RecoveryGlobal Field DirectorCollaborating For Life Change: How Celebrate Recovery Supports Persons 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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Danielle BonannoMs. Danielle BonannoInclusive Recovery AthensExecutive DirectorWhy It Matters: Supporting TGXI Recovery with Data and Best Practices in Rural Communities
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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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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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Suzanne WilliamsSuzanne L. WilliamsOklahoma Alliance for Recovery Resources, Inc.Executive DirectorThe Power of Partnership: Aligning Community, Government, and Industry for Recovery Solutions
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Ebenezer HammondMr. Ebenezer HammondPhoenix Recovery Support ServicesProgram DirectorMedication-Assisted Recovery (MAR) in Recovery Homes: Reducing Stigma & Supporting Resident Autonomy
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Vauna HernandezMs. Vauna HernandezPhoenix Recovery Support ServicesExecutive DirectorMedication-Assisted Recovery (MAR) in Recovery Homes: Reducing Stigma & Supporting Resident Autonomy
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Susan BlacksherMs Susan B. Blacksher M.S.WSacramento Recovery House, Inc.Board PresidentMaintaining & Prioritizing Social Model Elements in NARR Levels 3 & 4 Recovery Residences That Have Clinical Features Part 2
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Marybeth HillMarybeth HillARCHway/ NPRAEvent coordinatorResident Voices – The Impact of Peer Support in Recovery
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Erin HelmsMs. Erin HelmsThe Woodrow ProjectDirectorThe Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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Carmin LongMs. Carmin Birgitta LongTruly Motivated Transitional LivingExecutive DirectorWorking with Challenging Residents; Turning behavioral incidents into transformational experiences
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Anthony GrimesMr. Anthony GrimesNARRExecutive DirectorNARR Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
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Jason BlissMr Jason Patrick BlissWAQRRExecutive DirectorBest Practices for Recovery Housing
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Monte PaynePeer Supervisor Monte PayneWolfe Street FoundationPeer SupervisorThe Importance of Peer Supervision in Recovery Housing
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John NimmoJohn NimmoWhite Lotus PRS ConsultingOwnerThe Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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