Speaking Engagements

Speaking Topics

Andrea speaks on a range of topics including:

Addiction & Recovery

• The realities of addiction recovery
• Recurrence of use dynamics and stigma
• Building sustainable recovery pathways
• Holistic approaches to recovery and healin
• Stigma culture within recovery circle
• The importance of a strong foundation

Addiction & the Criminal Justice System

• Addiction in court proceedings
• Recovery, drug testing, and the courts
• Treatment alternatives and recovery-informed sentencing
• Supporting recovery within justice systems

Drug Policy & Social Impact

• The stigmatic effects of criminalizing addiction
• Lessons from Portugal’s decriminalization model
• Harm reduction and public health approaches to addiction

Families & Communities

• Understanding addiction within family systems
  • Intervention strategies and recovery support
  • Reducing stigma and building recovery-friendly communities​

Women & Spiritual Focused 

• Navigating motherhood in recovery stateside and abroad
• Listening to and honoring your soul 
• How shifting perspective allows healing
• What High Trust transforms
• Transforming trauma to purpose

Andrea’s speaking style combines research, professional experience, and lived recovery insight to create presentations that are honest, engaging, and informative.