Research to Recovery 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025 Research to Recovery Conference

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8:45am EDT

Opening Keynote - Jan Brown

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am EDT

Speakers

Rev. Jan Brown

Founder and Executive Director, SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul

The Rev. Jan Brown, is the Founder and Executive Director of SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul. An ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church, she currently serves as the Archdeacon of the Diocese of Southern Virginia and at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg, VA. Jan is... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am EDT

Keynote

1:30pm EDT

Healing Through Heritage: Addressing Addiction in Latine Communities through Cultural Strengths

Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

In this presentation, Liliana (Lily) Spurgeon, Program Coordinator for the UNM Collegiate Recovery Center, will explore how the Center uses a community-centered, culturally responsive approach to support BIPOC, Latine, and recovery communities in higher education. Drawing from Tara J. Yosso’s framework of Community Cultural Wealth, the UNM CRC emphasizes students' strengths, resilience, and cultural assets. The session will also address the impact of historical trauma, particularly in New Mexico, and how it informs addiction recovery pathways. Through peer-led support, the CRC empowers students to succeed both in recovery and academics, providing a model for long-term success for marginalized student populations.

Speakers

Liliana Spurgeon

Program Coordinator, UNM Collegiate Recovery Center

Liliana (Lily) Spurgeon is a bilingual Community Health Worker (CHW) and Peer Support Specialist, using her experience as a first-generation Latina and person in recovery to advocate for historically ignored communities in behavioral health. Lily has worked in several roles and positions... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Keynote