Substance Abuse Speakers

Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC Chief Medical Officer and emergency physician, led the nation’s response to drug overdoses and pandemic preparedness strategies while overseeing a $6 billion portfolio. A proven crisis and inspirational leader, she translates lessons from...

Through singing and speaking, Jim Sonefeld, Grammy award-winning songwriter/drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish surprises his audience with the riveting, behind the scenes story of his life in the band, overcoming addiction, and adapting to change. 

As a heroin addict turned Nike Executive, Jordan Rogers inspires teams through the power of storytelling and serving.

Captain Sandy Yawn shares her unique stories with universal themes that will help anyone at events all over the world from SXSW to corporate events. Handling the threat of pirates to working with some of the world’s richest...

Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University. She is a CNN medical analyst and contributing columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes a weekly column and anchors the new Post newsletter, "The Checkup with Dr. Wen"....

Alex Azar has extensive healthcare experience in the senior-most levels of the U.S. government and the private sector that gives him a unique perspective and background. He has committed his professional career to protecting and enhancing the health of...

As one of the world's leading mental health advocates, Patrick Kennedy speaks on topics such as eliminating the stigma of mental illness, brain research, the impact of public policy on our healthcare system, and many other mental health...

A defining figure of modern political history, Alastair Campbell changed politics and campaigns forever when directing Tony Blair’s three general election wins. He now applies the lessons learned then, and since, to helping governments, parties, businesses, charities, sports...