Anita Bradley is the founder and Executive Director of The Northern Ohio Recovery Association NORA. Anita has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies obtained from Kent State University. She later earned a Master’s degree…
Rev. Jan Brown
The Rev. Jan Brown is the Founder and Executive Director of SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul. An ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church, she served as Archdeacon of the Diocese of Southern Virginia and…
Director of Operations ADCT CPRS-R-FE
Christopher is a person in long term recovery, who has battled with addiction and incarceration for over twenty years. Tired of the life he was living previously, Christopher wanted more, and realized he needed a…
Monty Burks, Ph.D., CPRS Dr. Monty Burks is the Director at the HHS Center for Faith at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS Faith Center), where he advances faith-based and community partnerships…
Founder/Executive Director, Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition
Executive Director: Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition 35 yrs. long term recovery from substance use disorder and mental illness 25 years’ experience in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse treatment and recovery. 10 years’ experience…
Peter Delia is a Federal Policy and Advocacy Strategist for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. He manages several federal policy portfolios for the National Council, including issues related to workforce, Medicaid, and substance use…
Kennyle Johnson, MPH is a dynamic, community-centered leader with extensive experience advancing public health, human services, and recovery-focused initiatives. She is known for her ability to translate vision into action, leading strategies that improve systems,…
Dr. Aja King, Ed.D., LPCC doesn’t just talk about burnout—she disrupts it. As a Counseling Psychologist and Founder of Brave Defiance Consulting, she works at the intersection of behavioral health and organizational performance, challenging how high-achieving…
Executive Director & CEO The CARES Justice Institute, Inc.
Mark C. McGuire, Sr. is a native Daytonian, and the CEO and Bishop of The Potter’s House- Dayton International Ministries. He is also currently a Staff Pastor and Youth Director of The Potter’s House International…
I was born and raised in the Rondo Community of Saint Paul Mn, Damone J Presley Sr, I am Founder and Director of Vision In Living Life (VILL) “Change is Possible”, Leadership program that has…
Emanuel Roberts is the Founder and Executive Director of Anything Helps, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Trainer, harm reduction advocate, and a recognized leader in Minnesota’s recovery landscape. He is an approved CPRS trainer,…
Philip Rutherford is the strategy lead for substance use in the Strategy and Growth Office at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. In this role, he expands the organization’s impact in addressing the quality, effectiveness,…
Tava L. Scott serves as the CEO and Chief Consultant of T. Scott Consulting, a firm dedicated to advancing service excellence and helping agencies deliver the high-quality care their clients deserve. While the foundation of…
LaTricia Tate received her A.S. Degree in Human Services at MCTC in 2022 and is currently working on her B.S. degree. She has worked in the Human Services field for over 20 years. She helped…
Dr. Corrie Vilsaint is a community psychologist who formerly served on faculty at Harvard Medical School, and as Associate Director of Recovery Health Equity at the Recovery Research Institute. She serves as a board member…
A list of past presenters can be found here.