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
Amanda ColdironAmanda ColdironOklahoma Alliance for Recovery ResourcesDirectorBest Practices for Recovery Housing
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Erin HelmsMs. Erin HelmsThe Woodrow ProjectDirectorThe Power of Lived Experience in Recovery Housing – Peer Supporter Panel
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Michael KingMr Michael KingThe Communities ProjectDirector & CreatorBuilding Collective Leadership in Recovery Homes
Applying Leadership Practices
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Leah DaviesMrs. Leah DaviesCLEAN Cause Foundation / Cause CHANGE CollaborativeDirector of ProgramsClosing the Gap: Making Recovery Housing Sustainable Through Peer-Informed Promising Practices
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Robin ThompsonDr. Robin ThompsonFletcher Group, Inc.Director of Research and EvaluationEnhancing Recovery Housing Financial Sustainability and Resiliency: Evidence from National Projects
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Ashley StewartDr. Ashley Stewart PhD, MSW, LSWC4 InnovationsDirector, Subject Matter ExpertExpert Panel Discussion on the Future of America’s Treatment and Recovery Systems
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Keith HumphreysDr. Keith Humphreys PhDStanford UniversityEsther Ting Memorial ProfessorExpert 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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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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Jason BlissMr Jason Patrick BlissWAQRRExecutive DirectorBest Practices for Recovery Housing
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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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William StaufferMr William StaufferPRO-AExecutive DirectorGrounded in Community: Recovery Housing & The Recovery Movement, Common Roots Now & Into the Future
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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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Vauna HernandezMs. Vauna HernandezPhoenix Recovery Support ServicesExecutive DirectorMedication-Assisted Recovery (MAR) in Recovery Homes: Reducing Stigma & Supporting Resident Autonomy
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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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Carmin LongMs. Carmin Birgitta LongTruly Motivated Transitional LivingExecutive DirectorWorking with Challenging Residents; Turning behavioral incidents into transformational experiences
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Ron Springel MDDr. Ron Springel MDMaine Association of Recovery ResidencesExecutive DirectorFrom Data to Action: How Outcomes Data Inform Recovery Residence Policy and Practice
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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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Jason HowellMr. Jason HowellRecoveryPeopleExecutive DirectorExpanding A Continuum: Recovery Residences and the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition
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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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