bringing advocates together to learn, share and connect
We believe in the importance of connecting advocates to drive collective conversations and action to combat substance use disorders. Each year, Braeburn hosts the Rise for Recovery Advocacy Summit, a gathering dedicated to empowering advocates who are in recovery, have lost loved ones to addiction or are supporting those living with substance use disorders.
our aim
The Rise for Recovery Advocacy Summit aims to provide a safe and inclusive space to come together, share experiences, learn from each other, and explore new ways to collaborate and support those impacted by substance use disorders. Attendees have the chance to share and learn from their peers’ personal stories, explore topics ranging from driving policy change to enhancing advocacy initiatives, and much more.
a look back at the 2024 summit
Inclusivity and Cultural Competency within the
Recovery Community
This session explored strategies to foster inclusivity, celebrate diversity, and empower under-represented groups in the recovery community, ensuring everyone is supported during their recovery journey.
speakers
Senior Campaign Organizer, Dream.org
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Angelo Lagares
Founding Director, LARA
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Ronny Morales
Founder, WESOBERNOW
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Empowering Change: A Guide to Launching or
Elevating Your Advocacy Initiative
Advocacy takes many shapes and forms and it's important to integrate individual strengths and passions. During this collaborative discussion, attendees discovered strategies for launching or taking their personal nonprofit or advocacy initiative to the next level. Attendees considered the roles of relationship-building with stakeholders, fundraising techniques, and effective communication through storytelling and social media.
moderator
Shannon Ashe
Co-Founder, The Everywhere Project
Shannon Ashe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing harm reduction-based services and the co-founder of The Everywhere Project, a community nonprofit providing harm reduction support and hunger relief for vulnerable neighbors across Philadelphia.
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panelists
Jessica Geschke
President, Start Healing Now
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Alex Schotten
Founder, Lifted Poets Society
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Britt James Carpenter
Founder, Philly Unknown Project
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Harnessing Community for Impactful Advocacy
Attendees learned more about how working together strengthens advocacy efforts, influences public policy, and creates meaningful change. The session explored uniting around shared goals, leveraging collective influence, and incorporating key addiction issues into advocacy work.
speakers
Harry Cunnane
Managing Partner, Ghost Pepper
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Tara Hyde
CEO, People Advocating Recovery
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frequently asked questions
stay tuned for details about
the 2025 summit
If you’re interested in attending the 2025 Rise for Recovery Advocacy Summit, reach out to: info@braeburnrx.com