Dr. Cali Estes is a world leader in addiction recovery, mental health, and performance coaching—known globally as “The Female Dr. Drew” and “The Battery Recharger.” With over 25 years of experience, she’s helped CEOs, celebrities, athletes, and high-achievers break free from burnout, addiction, and trauma using her no-nonsense, science-backed, results-driven approach. As founder of The Addictions Academy Ⓡ and Sober On Demand®, Dr. Cali has trained more than 60,000 professionals across 28 countries and created concierge recovery programs trusted by leaders who need change fast. A 6x #1 best-selling author, international speaker, and host of the UnPause Your Life podcast, her work has been featured by CNN, Forbes, People, and FOX. When you learn from Dr. Cali, you’re learning from someone who has walked through the fire, mastered the tools, and built programs that actually work. She won’t just give you knowledge—she’ll show you how to create transformation that lasts.

Jenna James is a Recovery Advocate, Speaker, and TAA Admissions Specialist dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by substance use and loss. Following the loss of her son, Branden “Bam” Mazzeo, to fentanyl in 2021, Jenna turned her grief into a mission of education, awareness, and connection. She now works closely with individuals seeking to enter the recovery field, helping guide them toward purposeful, service-driven careers. Jenna is deeply involved in fentanyl awareness initiatives, speaking in schools and communities to shed light on the risks of illicit substances and the growing impact of the opioid crisis. Her work emphasizes prevention, education, and breaking the stigma surrounding addiction. Through both her professional work and personal advocacy, Jenna brings a compassionate and relatable perspective to the recovery space. She is committed to meeting people where they are, offering support without judgment, and helping others find meaning and direction—even in the face of profound loss.

I’ve been in the business of helping people rebuild their lives for decades — and what I’ve learned along the way is that education is one of the most powerful recovery tools we have.​As an Elite Instructor with The Addictions Academy, I don’t just teach from a manual — I teach from experience. Every certification I lead is grounded in professional ethics, evidence-based practice, and the real-world challenges that clients and families face every day. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of training professionals across the globe — coaches, clinicians, peer mentors, and advocates who are changing lives in communities everywhere. Watching students grow into confident practitioners who serve with integrity and emotional awareness is the greatest reward of this work.

For the past five years, Sparkle Lindsay hasn’t just been doing the work and she’s been walking people back to life. Impacting over 130,000 individuals, she turns pain into power, struggle into strength, and survival into purpose through recovery, mental health, and leadership. As a T3 Trainer for the Addictions Academy, Sparkle leads and delivers national-level trainings in intervention, peer support, recovery coaching, trauma, ethics, and harm reduction equipping professionals across the country with the tools to create real, lasting change. She meets people in their darkest moments without judgment, without hesitation and reminds them of one thing: You are not broken… You are becoming. Her message, “Let Life Live You,” doesn’t just inspire it awakens. Because when we stop running… when we start healing… we don’t just change our lives— we rise.

As a Recovery Coach/Life Coach Addiction Professional, Betty Campagna is passionate about helping clients navigate different stages of recovery to live a life free from addictive behaviors. Having successfully managed her sobriety for years, she can relate to the struggles and pain that addiction causes on a personal level. She has been through the highs and lows of recovery, which makes her the right recovery coach to have by your side. She coaches you on adopting mindful habits such as exercising, nutritious meal planning, and self-care to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Betty has a wealth of experience helping individuals recover from substance abuse. She shares actionable guidance to help you break the vicious cycle of addiction. You may work with her to set attainable goals to pursue academic, career, and relationship goals. She teaches clients to tackle these problems constructively by identifying triggers and setting healthy boundaries to stop recovering addicts from falling back into old habits. Additionally, if needed, she conducts group sessions to get families and friends involved in recovery. Alternatively, she helps clients reconnect and rebuild relationships lost due to addiction. You can work with her to explore productive ways to spend the day in a fun and engaging way without falling into addictive habits. Betty shapes her coaching programs around individual needs by providing personalized support to direct clients toward recovery. Throughout the process, she practices discretion by maintaining strict client-coach confidentiality. Betty considers helping, a gift from God. She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to empowering anyone who seeks help.

Leo Petrilli was trapped in addiction for over four decades and has been substance-free since September 2011. Leo tried to hide with booze and a badge with 36 years in law enforcement. In 2018, he retired from a 36-year career and returned to college to earn a certificate in chemical dependency counseling. He is an Interdiction Recovery Coach and now works in addiction recovery/peer support, offering trusted guidance on how to build therapeutic platforms for organizations as well as individuals, families, and friends. Leo shares his own journey, so that others may find the courage to look at theirs.

Elliot Palmer is a dedicated professional in the field of peer support with the knowledge and skills necessary for supporting individuals who struggle with substance use disorders and other mental health diagnoses. He is certified in peer support by the State of North Carolina and serves as a peer support training facilitator for NC-HOPE. Elliot is the founder and lead facilitator of A.N.S.W.E.R. (A New Start While Empowering Recovery) which provides W.R.A.P. (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) training. He is certified with the American Heart Association as a CPR/ First and BLS instructor. To date, he has trained hundreds of individuals in peer support and W.R.A.P. plan development, aiding in the promotion of wellness and education. Elliot’s previous experience in office management highlights his leadership and expertise with interpersonal communication and organization, both required skills in peer support work. Elliot is committed to helping others in their recovery efforts. He has spent many years doing so, increasing his ability to assist individuals with acknowledging their strengths, identifying community resources, and implementing learned strategies to support health and wellness. Elliot is also trained in housing assistance and other services necessary for assisting peers, in addition to being a motivational speaker, an entrepreneur and a recovery and wellness consultant. Elliot’s experience demonstrates his passion for service and capacity to deliver high quality education that will prepare individuals for peer support work.

I am a Certified Nutritional Therapist, Certified Food Addictions Coach, and a Certified Recovery Coach. I offer my clients a lifeline to better health through nutrition. I encourage you to reestablish a healthy relationship to REAL food and guide you to meet & exceed your goals. When working with me, prepare to have more energy, more focus, better digestion, better mental clarity, and fall in love with food again! I will empower you to get to the root cause of your unhealthy habits and create new, healthy choices! I am extremely passionate about good food and I also teach a coaching course through The Addictions Academy to help other addiction recovery professionals who want to include nutrition services for their clients. Check out my Nationally Certified Nutritional Recovery Coach training!

Kind, empathetic professional with 10+ years in behavior health & substance use, backed by 20 years of training and growth. Passionate about helping people access care and resources without barriers. Navy combat veteran. Reno, NV roots. Washington resident for 24 years. Lover of hiking, poetry, books, music, nature and reading.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I enjoy building meaningful connections and building rapport. I take a client-centered approach to assisting you in meeting your personal goals. I can't wait to get to know you better and work with you to become the best version of yourself My style is rooted in evidence-based practices but tailored to your current needs. I use dialectical behavior therapy to help you manage difficult emotions, build coping skills, and improve interpersonal skills. This will give you more confidence in your thought patterns. I focus on creating a therapeutic atmosphere that allows for open communication with no judgment. I want you to be as comfortable as possible sharing your experiences. I am empathetic and sensitive, and want you to feel safe communicating in therapy.

Chris Bryson is the CEO of Suitable Solutions Programs and a dedicated reentry advocate working to expand meaningful opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Through his work as a counselor at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and partnership with The Addictions Academy, he helps develop and deliver reentry-focused programming and nationally recognized behavioral health certifications that support healing, workforce development, and successful community reintegration.