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Upcoming Events Contact REGISTER Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Wil and Jennifer Caton Title Organization Wil and Jennifer Caton started the Bar C Ranch in 2000 when they moved to Clarke County Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.They have both worked with animals for many years and Jennifer has a degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech. The Bar C Ranch is operated with the idea that is important for people to learn about the animals with whom we share the earth. The Catons hope that by having the opportunity to meet some of these animals personally, people may develop a stronger interest in and sense of responsibility for the world around them. It is their pleasure to share their love and knowledge of animals with people of all ages. All of the animals come from a variety of backgrounds. Many were born on the farm, some come from other farms or zoos and some came to us from rescue organizations or from homes that could no longer keep them. Whatever their history, we love them all and enjoy sharing our lives with them. EVENT Animals Supporting Recovery and Mental Wellness According to the National Institute of Health (2018), research on human-animal interactions is still relatively new although; there have been studies reporting animals can serve as a source of comfort and support. In support of these studies, they have demonstrated that interacting with animals has shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood. For these reasons, we invite you to take immersive and interactive tour with us around the Bar C Ranch, meeting a variety of animals and learning more about each. Sightings may include Llamas, Goats, Kangaroos, Camels, Porcupines, and more! Get a behind the scenes look at life on the farm. It is a source of constant joy to get to know the many different individual personalities and to share these incredible animals with other. We look forward to seeing you there and meeting these friendly faces. View all Peer Summit Series Events

The NJPN Learning Center offers expert-led training in substance use prevention, clinical treatment, and peer recovery support—online and in-person. The NJPN Learning Center Hompage is Coming Soon Want to stay in the loop? Sign up today and be the first to know when we launch. Sign Up for Updates The Learning Center expands access to high-quality, expert-led training opportunities for addiction professionals in New Jersey and surrounding areas. Through accessible, affordable, innovative, and research-informed learning, the Learning Center equips individuals from all backgrounds across the continuum of care to grow professionally and deliver impactful services in the fields of substance use prevention, clinical treatment, and peer recovery support. Ready to Learn with Purpose ? Explore our current Learning Center training courses here.

d4d8fe33-e421-4f39-9a5b-294777db4a1b Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Elizabeth A. Stanley Ph.D. Author and Professor of Security Studies Georgetown University Elizabeth A. Stanley, Ph.D., is a professor of security studies at Georgetown University. She speaks, teaches, and writes about resilience, political psychology, civil-military relations, technology and security, and international security. She’s the author of Widen the Window: Training Your Brain and Body to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma and Paths to Peace , which won the 2009 Furniss Award for “an exceptional contribution to the field of national and international security.” She’s also the co-editor of Creating Military Power. After her own healing journey from chronic stress and trauma—during which she lost her eyesight temporarily—Liz developed an evidence-based approach to resilience called Mindfulness-based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT)®. She collaborated with neuroscientists to test MMFT’s efficacy among troops preparing for combat deployment. MMFT research has been featured on 60 Minutes, ABC Evening News, NPR, Time Magazine, The Washington Post, and many other media outlets. Liz has taught these tools to thousands in high-stress environments, including corporate leaders, first-responders, healthcare workers, diplomats, military service-members, and members of Congress. She has also partnered with Sounds True to create an online version of the MMFT course. Earlier in her career, she served as a U.S. Army intelligence officer in South Korea, Germany, and on two peacekeeping deployments to the Balkans. Her research has been supported by many funders, including the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Defense, the Smith Richardson Foundation, and Woodrow Wilson Center. A long-standing practitioner of mindfulness practices—including months-long silent practice in the United States and Burma—she’s also a certified practitioner of Somatic Experiencing®, a body-based trauma therapy. She holds degrees from Yale, Harvard, and MIT. Widen the Window: Training Your Brain and Body to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma and Paths to Peace View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 1 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Current Trends Building Resilience During the Coronavirus Pandemic Our thinking brain and survival brain are at odds during the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, many choices to calm ourselves are actually exacerbating our stress and anxiety. This talk explains this paradox—and offers alternatives to build our resilience. Building on the core principles of my resilience training program, this talk explores how where we direct our attention—consciously or unconsciously—has tremendous ripple effects throughout our brain, nervous system, and body. Thus, by training our attention and adopting simple habits that help our survival brain feel safe, we can teach our thinking brain and survival brain to work together cooperatively. The more they do, the easier it is for us to function effectively during challenges and recover afterward. We can train ourselves to make wise decisions and access choice—even during times of incredible stress, uncertainty, and change. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE STANLEY Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Jennise Nieves Assistant Principal of Student Wellness & Prevention Programs Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) K.E.Y.S. Academy Recovery High School Jennise Nieves has been working as a youth and family advocate with over 18 years of experience in various capacities and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice from Monmouth University in 2003, Jennise began her work with 180 Turning Lives Around as a bilingual mental health counselor, where she focused on advocating for Women & Children of color and underserved families. In September of 2016, Jennise began working for the Matawan/Aberdeen Regional School District as the High School Student Assistance Counselor/Substance Awareness Coordinator. Where she is working on implementing none traditional relapse prevention initiatives to help youth and their families learn to live and maintain sober life styles. In addition, she is currently conducting research on the relationship between academic setting, family/community support systems, and substance use recovery. On January 2, 2018, Jennise in collaboration with a group of concerned professionals, community members and with the full support of the Matawan Aberdeen Board of Education, the K.E.Y.S. Academy Recovery High School (Knowledge, Empowers, and Youth & Sobriety) opened its doors in Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey. KEYS is a public high school for students that are seeking substance use recovery & sobriety while completing their high school education. Presently servicing students from Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex Counties, Mercer, and Gloucester counties. Jennise is not only the co-founder and coordinator of the K.E.Y.S. Academy but is also the Assistant Principal of Student Wellness & Prevention Programs for the Matawan Aberdeen School District. PANEL DISCUSSION Collegiate Recovery Programs and Recovery High School Panel Discussion People in recovery from addiction face many challenges as they re-construct their lives and create a life-long recovery focus. This is not always supported by society and is less supported in the realm of the education experience. There is much focus on maintaining and mitigating the damages of the high school and college experience, which leaves little focus on creating a place within the education system for this people in recovery. While other groups of classically marginalized populations have begun to find a foothold and support within educational settings (e.g., LGBTQ, gender equality, ethnic identities), those in recovery have largely been left out in due to the fact that their needs run counter to the dominant narrative of the high school and college world. Join us for a Panel Discussion with leaders in the High School and Collegiate Recovery Movement and within New Jersey and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about these valuable resources, the impact on communities and interact with the panelists. View all Peer Summit Series Events

Are you a NJ Peer Recovery Specialist or Peer Worker currently working to support others to find their path to recovery? Join us in "The Confab" for inclusive community discussion and support. Back to Top Peer Recovery Support Services / Join Us in The Confab Join Us in The Confab! An NJPN Exclusive Supportive Space for NJ’s Peer Workforce Are you a NJ Peer Recovery Specialist or Peer Worker currently working to support others to find their path to recovery? Join us in "The Confab" on Zoom for inclusive community discussion and support. Last Tuesday of Every Month: 2:00PM – 3:00PM What is Confab? Join a Session What's Expected Help With Zoom What is “The Confab”? It is understood your job is stressful under normal circumstances, however the current environment has increased this stress. NJPN cares about you and created “The Confab” to be a safe space to discuss issues and strategies that can assist in your overall health and well-being. All are welcome no matter your pathway to recovery. FACILITATED BY: Jenna Reidy, NCPRSS Peer Workforce Development Trainer What is Confab? Virtual Sessions on Zoom Similar to an in person meeting, the goals of these virtual sessions are to discuss universal recovery topics that will guide interactive solution-based discussions and assist in the promotion of self-care, health and wellness. These supportive virtual sessions are designed for NJ Peers currently working or volunteering in multiple supportive settings. It is our hope to create an inclusive space that embraces and honors recovery allies and peers from all multiple pathways of recovery. We are hopeful that all involved will benefit from the connection of the supportive community that the “The Confab” will create. A confab is an informal private conversation or discussion. Join a Confab Session Last Tuesday of Every Month 2:00PM – 3:00PM When it's time to join, click here Call in By Phone +1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 899 9634 6504 Join a Confab Session Please be respectful of all participants just as you would in any other meeting or recovery space—we're all in this together! Audio can be muted when you are not contributing to the conversation. Text chat option is also available. If you wish to remain anonymous you may do so by calling in verses using video capabilities. Attending from a laptop maximizes the Zoom operability but you can also join via a smart phone. Video is optional. Here's What's Expected Help With Zoom "The Confab" is hosted on Zoom, a free video conferencing platform that can be accessed via a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection or through audio by phone. Learn more about how to use Zoom via the links below. Joining a Meeting Joining a Meeting By Phone Download the Latest Version of Zoom Getting Started on Windows and Mac Testing Computer or Device Audio Testing Video Zoom Support Center What's Expected Help With Zoom SUPPORTED BY Funding for this program is made possible by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response Grants Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) No. 93.788. Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. H79TI083317 from SAMHSA, NJ DHS and DMHAS. CONTACT US 732-367-0611 peertrainings@njpn.org GUIDE • SUPPORT • RESPOND Looking for resources to help you navigate the new terrain shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic? Visit our Resource Center. COVID-19 Resource Center Join Confab Now

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Brittany Garner Program Manager The Phoenix FL Brittany Garner is Phoenix Florida’s Program Manager. She was born and raised in Tampa, FL and enjoys spending her time helping others, working specifically with fitness and peers in recovery. Brittany exudes passion and love for her community, family, and friends. She is infectious, fun and warm-hearted. She loves the Florida sunshine and her pups. She has cultivated the community in Tampa for The Phoenix beautifully having started our Tampa Chapter in Jan 2019. Being a peer in recovery, she has firsthand knowledge of peer support, in addition completing all the curriculum to be a peer recovery support specialist in Florida. She continues to grow and expand Phoenix Florida and provide free peer recovery support services to those who need it. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 2 AM WORKSHOP Building Resiliency & Community Through Sober Activities The Phoenix is a unique nation-wide recovery community that helps those affected by substance use disorder learn the skills and disciplines to stay sober via activities and athletic training. Through pursuits such as climbing, hiking, running, strength training, yoga, road/mountain biking, socials and other activities, the program seeks to help members develop and maintain the emotional strength they need to continue to thrive in their life and recovery. Through this presentation you will learn The Phoenix Model, how to create sober active community, and why it works. Additionally, we will provide an example of our mindfulness programming so participants can experience The Phoenix in action. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | and DOE. Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

Supporting Prevention Across New Jersey WHAT IS PREVENTION? Effective prevention involves addressing the root causes that drive early substance use and later addiction by reducing risk and bolstering protective factors through education, environmental change, and family support. This upstream, holistic approach creates better health across the lifespan, reduces stigma, increases access to services, and builds resilient, recovery-ready communities. FOR OVER TWO DECADES, NJPN AND ITS PARTNERS HAVE IMPLEMENTED EFFECTIVE PREVENTION STRATEGIES ACROSS THE STATE Learn About Our Programs Coalitions work across all 21 NJ counties to identify and create positive environmental changes that impact behavioral health and substance misuse issues in their community. Learn More New Jersey’s largest collaborative effort to reduce the health consequences of tobacco/vape use and the harm from secondhand smoke exposure through prevention, education, and cessation in all 21 counties. Learn More IMPACT NJ reduces substance use among our youth through strong collaboration with key community stakeholders by implementing evidence-based environmental strategies and advocating for positive community changes. Learn More A statewide system of provider agencies that serve as local connectors to prevention programs and resources, providing residents and professionals with evidence-based education, interventions, strategies, and programs to support all sectors of the community. Learn More A wellness and prevention program targeting older adults designed to help them celebrate healthy aging, make healthy lifestyle choices and avoid substance misuse. Topics include medication misuse and management, stress management, depression, and substance misuse. Learn More The Military Program helps military personnel and their families cope with stress and care for their mental health. Military programs are free to service members and their families through funding by the NJ Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services. Learn More The Prevention Fellowship program advances college students and professionals toward becoming a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) while they gain experience working alongside prevention experts at NJPN and prevention agencies. Learn More

Answers to frequently asked questions about the NJPN Annual Conference | June 12 & 13, 2025 | Atlantic City Convention Center Agenda Sponsor/Exhibit Apply to Speak Accommodations FAQs NJPN Annual Conference Frequently Asked Questions Registration Credentials What is the Conference Registration Fee? The 2025 NJPN Annual Conference will be a two-day event, held on June 12 and 13, 2025, with options to join us for a single day on June 12 OR June 13, or for the full two-day event. Early Bird Rate through March 31, 2025 Day 1 (June 12): $100 Day 2 (June 13): $200 Full Conference (June 12 and 13): $300 Advance Registration Rate beginning April 1, 2025 through May 15, 2025 Day 1 (June 12): $125 Day 2 (June 13): $225 Full Conference (June 12 and 13): $350 Late Registration Rate beginning May 16, 2024 through June 11, 2024: Day 1 (June 12): $150 Day 2 (June 13): $250 Full Conference (June 12 and 13): $400 Onsite Registration Rate Day 1 (June 12): $200 Day 2 (June 13): $300 Full Conference (June 12 and 13): $500 What Is Included with My Registration Fee? Day One Registration Fee Includes: 4 CEUs (One 60-minute opening workshop & Two 75-minute workshop sessions) Exhibit Hall access Conference educational materials Networking opportunities Conference Reception (4:30PM - 6:00PM) access All recovery meeting (7:00PM - 8:00PM) access (located at the Sheraton Hotel Atlantic City on June 12) Day Two Registration Fee Includes: 5 CEUs (One 60-minute keynote, one 60-minute plenary, two 75-minute workshop sessions) Continental breakfast Sit-down lunch Afternoon snack Exhibit Hall access Conference educational materials Networking opportunities Conference Reception (4:30PM - 6:00PM) access on Day One. All recovery meeting (7:00PM - 8:00PM) access (located at the Sheraton Hotel Atlantic City on June 12) Full Conference registration fee includes all of the above. Will On-Site Registration Be Available? Yes! On-site registration will be available on both June 12 and 13, 2025. Please note, only credit card or cash payments will be accepted for on-site registration. If you need to make your payment with a check or purchase order, please notify Susanna@njpn.org as soon as possible. On-site registration fees: Day 1 (June 12): $200 Day 2 (June 13): $300 Full Conference (June 12 & 13): $500 May I Transfer My Registration to Another Person? Absolutely! If you have registered for the event and are no longer able to attend, you may transfer your paid registration to another person. Substitutions are permitted at any time at no additional cost, however, requests for substitutions must be received via email. Prior to June 9, 2025: Please email the name of the original registrant and the name of the person substituting to Susanna@njpn.org and include “2025 Conference Substitution” in the subject line. After June 9, 2025: Advance substitutions will no longer be accepted at this time, but substitutions can be made on-site at Guest Services. Please bring a copy of the original registration confirmation email to present at Guest Services the day of the Conference. How Can I Cancel My Registration / What is the Refund Policy? NJPN makes financial obligations based on the number of registrants for the Conference, therefore, a refund cannot be provided after May 15, 2025 – unless the event is canceled. Requests for cancellation must be received via email for processing. Please email all cancellation requests to Susanna@njpn.org and include “2025 Conference Cancellation” in the subject line. All requests for cancellation with full refund will be accepted through May 15,2025, after which all cancellations/no-shows will be charged the full registration fee. You may substitute another individual for your paid registration at any time (see transfer FAQ). Are Scholarships Available to Attend the 2025 Annual Conference? Scholarships through the Governor’s Council on Substance Use Disorder (GCSUD) will not be available in 2025. Municipal Alliances may use grant funds that have been allocated for training for their NJPN Conference registration and mileage but not for overnight accommodations. Please reach out to your County Alliance Coordinator for more guidance. To learn more about the Municipal Alliances, please visit GCSUD’s website here: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/gcada/alliance/ Can I Invite My Friends and Colleagues to Attend the Event? Absolutely – we are counting on you to invite others! Help us spread the word by simply sharing the link to this page and they can register at their convenience, including the day of the event. If I am Unable to Attend the In-Person Conference, May I View the Presentations Later? The 2025 Conference will be held in-person only at the Atlantic City Convention Center on June 12 & 13, 2025. There is no option for hybrid, virtual, or later on-demand viewing for this year’s event. Couldn’t find what you were looking for? If you have a question that was not answered above, please contact annualconference@njpn.org .

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Donald Parker President Hackensack Meridian Health — Carrier Clinic Donald Parker is President of Hackensack Meridian Health – Carrier Clinic. Prior to joining Carrier Clinic in 2013, Donald served as the Vice President for Physician Services and Ambulatory Care at St. Joseph’s Health System. Previously, Parker was appointed as President/ CEO of Atlantic Mental Health for 15 years and subsequently merged into the AtlantiCare Health System. At AtlantiCare, he served in multiple leadership roles, including V.P. of Business Development and President of AtlantiCare Health Services, where he developed and provided leadership to over twenty ambulatory businesses with forty-two locations. Parker’s capstone accomplishment at AtlantiCare was his participation on the Leadership Team of the Health System as it earned and was awarded the Malcolm Baldrige Award, a Presidential recognition for quality and achievement. He was also the Chief Operating Officer and a Partner for a Health Care Consulting firm, Carlisle and Associates. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker who completed his Master’s Degree at Rutgers, Parker provides leadership in many civic and volunteer organizations as well. Don has served on numerous public and private boards, including public and college school boards, chairing New Jersey’s Association of Mental Health Centers for two terms, being a founding member and chair of Gilda’s Club of South Jersey, and chaired a New Jersey Supreme Court Committee responsible for rewriting divorce regulations for the State. He was recently honored by the Boy Scouts of America with The Toast of Scouting Award, presented for outstanding community service and leadership. He currently serves as a board member on The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems, New Jersey Hospital Association, and the Somerset County Business Partnership and the Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP Emerging Use of Genetics in Successfully Preventing & Treating Opioid Use Disorders Clinicians understand there is a genetic link to the development of Substance Use Disorders in that family history is present in upwards of 60% of those treated, even when ruling our environmental factors. Medical studies are increasingly able to identify genetic markers that indicate greater susceptibility to development of SUD’s. Increasingly, protocols are being developed to identify and target (through genetic testing) the unique ‘gene sequence’ of an individual in order to treat the identifiers associated with higher risk of developing SUD’s, thus mitigating the significant genetic risk factors. This workshop will explore: Challenges related to the battle against opiate misuse, the opiate epidemic, and treatment protocols for opiate use disorders The latest industry practices, including research into the role of genetics in preventing and treating Opiate Use Disorders Emerging urgent care services in addiction and behavioral health RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | and DOE. Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

86582a11-17a3-4596-91d2-f05bd90e3b68 Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Joan Sciorta Lead Recovery Specialist RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) Joan “Joanie” Sciorta is currently the Lead Recovery Specialist with the Monmouth County Recovery Collaborative Program for RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR). Prior to joining the Recovery Collaborative team, she spearheaded the recovery support component of IFPR’s Support Team for Addiction Recovery (STAR) program. Using her own lived experience of over 30 years, she spread hope to those living with substance use disorder (SUD) in Middlesex County. She built a collaborative network between the justice system and community providers within Middlesex County; including jails, drug court, and Middlesex County Adult Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) in order to support individuals with SUD. Understanding the philosophy that successful recovery depends on finding and using the support that works best for individuals with SUD, she increase linkage to appropriate services and resources in the community; promoted improved recovery, wellness, and healthy lifestyles; engaged peers by supporting all pathways to recovery and supported their journey to regain meaningful roles and relationships in the community. Capitalizing on her success in creating a recovery-oriented system of care in Middlesex County for individuals living with SUD, Joanie brings her energy and expertise of recovery support to Monmouth County. As a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS), she is dedicated to the recovery movement and passionately believes she meets nobody by mistake, we meet each other right on time … not a minute too soon or a moment too late. View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 4 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Skill Building Front Line Collaborations: Peer Recovery Support and Law Enforcement Both Peer Recovery Support Services and Law Enforcement are responding on the front lines to the opioid Epidemic, recognizing that substance use disorder impacts the community on multiple levels including public health and public safety. In this session, we will highlight the collaborative approach between peer recovery support services and law enforcement agencies working together, to ensure equitable access to recovery support within the communities they serve. We will look at how the programs are meeting the unique needs of the community, the successes, the challenges, and how a network of professionals are utilizing best practices to reshape the landscape of recovery support accessibility in the state of NJ. With the assistance of federal and state funding, some counties are continuing to operate traditional, arrest-based programs, while others have chosen to proactively link individuals living with substance use disorder to treatment and/or recovery services through non-arrest modules such as mobile vehicles, on-scene response teams, Superior Court or Municipal Court programs, and direct “boots on the ground” outreach to localized areas and to those identified as most at-risk of overdosing. The Panel Discussion is with leaders working within these collaborative programs between peer recovery support services and law enforcement within New Jersey. All Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about these valuable resources and their impact on communities while interacting with the panelists. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE PANEL Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

See who is speaking at the 2025 NJPN Annual Conference Agenda Speakers Workshops Sponsor/Exhibit Accommodations FAQs Keynote Presenters Sarah Adelman, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Human Services Day 1 Keynote Presenter BIO Brian King, PhD, MPH Executive Vice President, U.S. Programs, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Day 1 Keynote Presenter BIO Phillip W. Graham, DrPH, Principal Scientist, RTI International Day 2 Keynote Presenter BIO Renee Burawski, LCSW, Assistant Commissioner, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, NJ Department of Human Services Day 2 Keynote Presenter BIO Michele Calvo, MPH Executive Director, Office of Opioid Response and Policy Day 2 Keynote Presenter BIO Plenary Presenter Ray Lozano, Founder & Owner, Prevention Plus BIO Workshop Presenters Jennifer Austin Field Intelligence Manager, Drug Enforcement Agency BIO Linda Czipo President & CEO, New Jersey Center for Nonprofits BIO Janine Fabrizio, LCADC, LCSW Program Developer & Training Specialist, New Jersey Prevention Network BIO Rebecka Green, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, ACS, CSC Therapist, Private Practice BIO Chris Langley Host & Founder, Addiction Recovery Place Podcast BIO Bob Mikos Program Developer & Training Specialist, New Jersey Prevention Network BIO Kelvin Young, RSS Founder & Certified Sound Healer, Soulcare Love, LLC BIO Danielle Bartsche, MPH, CHES Epidemiology and Community Outreach Specialist, New Jersey Poison Control Center BIO Luis Del Orbe, MPA, CSW Executive Director, Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ BIO Lisa Gavin, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS Clinical Specialist, Department of Counseling, Montclair State University BIO Imam Dr. Muhammad Hatim, PhD, DMin, CADC, BCCC Coordinator of Counseling Services, Human Empowerment Institute LLC BIO Paul Lavella, MA, LPC, LCADC, ICGC-II, CSAT, ACS, CCS Founder & Director, NJ Recovery & Wellness BIO David Rosen, DBH, LCSW Director of Training and Education, Hudson Pride Center BIO Roseann Cervelli, MS, LCADC, CCS, CPS Perinatal Addiction Specialist, Central Jersey Family Health Consortium BIO Kaitlin Deitz, PhD, LCADC Professor, Rutgers University BIO Kyra Gil, LAC Site Supervisor/Early Relational Health Clinician, Center For Great Expectations BIO Samantha Harries, BS Director of Operations, New Jersey Prevention Network BIO Jane Macky, MHC-LP CEO & Founder, We The Village BIO Angie Scott, MA Training & Family Services Manager, We The Village BIO