Jonathan Lofgren, PhD, LADC, CCDP-D, is a native Minnesotan and gratefully lives a life of long-term recovery (est. Labor Day, 1987). Lofgren holds a Doctoral degree in Education, specializing in training and performance improvement from Capella University and a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling Psychology & Human Services from Springfield College. Lofgren is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, a co-occurring disorders professional-diplomate, and he's a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Lofgren has 35 years of behavioral-health, leadership, program development, education, training, and advocacy experience in local, national, and international settings. Currently, Lofgren is a full-time faculty member at Minneapolis College. Aside from teaching, Lofgren serves on the boards of TCRP, CAARD, and MTSS. Also known as "Doc," he's an avid golfer, and most importantly he's a great grandfather.

Laurie Johnson-Wade, RCPF, FPS, CRS, RSS, is an advanced implementation specialist (AIS) with the Opioid Response Network (ORN); a steering committee member for the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence Workforce Development; and an adjunct faculty member of Faces and Voices Recovery Training Institute (RTI). Johnson-Wade brings over 32 years of lived recovery experience to the revolutionary and rewarding work of recovery support services and recovery coaching. She is a facilitator of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy, Advanced Recovery Coach Academy, and Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches. She is also a facilitator of the PA Family Support Alliance (PFSA) Recovering Families Program and PROACT Family Education Series. Johnson-Wade was named as the 2020 Recovery Advocate of the Year by the Pittsburgh Recovery Walk. She serves on the Board of Directors of Faces and Voices of Recovery, and chairs the CAPRSS Committee, as well as serves on the F&V DEI Committee. She is a proud charter member of Black Faces Black Voices (BFBV). Johnson-Wade seeks to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within all systems of care - spanning prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. She is the founder of LDA Ubuntu Recovery - an intergenerational, multicultural, community-based, recovery pathway based on the ancient African philosophy of Ubuntu, “I am because we are.”

Felecia Pullen, PhD, ("Dr. P."), is a qualitative researcher with expertise in the application of critical race theory to understand the impact of structural racism on people of color who use drugs (PoCWUD) and those in recovery. Additionally, she created the Mixed Method Recovery Capital Assessment Tool (MRCAT), a digital product which standardizes the measurement of recovery and negative recovery capital. Pullen is also the founder & CEO of The PILLARS, a holistic recovery center in Harlem; and SAFE in Harlem, a teen-led prevention coalition. Her seminal work has elevated her to one of the most sought after racial justice, health equity and addiction researchers, and policy analysts. Her vision is a world in which people of color have an equitable opportunity to thrive!

Tracie Gardner, BA, is the Senior VP of Policy Advocacy at the Legal Action Center where she directs policy work in New York and nationally, focusing on substance use, harm reduction, and criminal legal system reform. With over 30 years in health policy, she served as Assistant Secretary of Mental Hygiene for NY State. Gardner is renowned for expertise in health disparities among communities of color, particularly regarding substance use and the impact of the war on drugs on Black communities. She's a sought-after speaker, extensively quoted in media, and authored pivotal reports like LAC’s 'Health and Justice: Bridging the Gap.' Notably, she chaired the health committee for the NYC Community Reinvestment and Closure of Rikers Island Commission. Her contributions extend to co-authoring significant research like 'Roadmap for Promoting Health and Justice' and 'Case Studies from Three States' published in Health Affairs. Recognized with the Faces & Voices of Recovery 2023 Excellence in Equity and Justice Award, Gardner remains a leader in these critical areas.