S1E28 -Transparency In Recovery

Transparency In Recovery A connector, change-maker and a disruptor to the status quo. Christina talks today about transparency in recovery! Subscribe for more recovery livestreams and information! / @pejtheaddictioninterventionist As a student at Arizona State University, Christina founded Students Against Discrimination (S.A.D.). This group held the largest social justice rally on ASU’s campus and was responsible for creating social justice policies and changes that still stand today. She graduated with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication and was recognized by her alma mater and various organizations including the Lambda League for her work. Christina started working in treatment as a detox technician in 2013. Over the last nine years she has worked just about every job in treatment from technician to supervisor, admissions, program manager to operations. During her five-year tenure at an LGTBQ specific treatment center, she focused on creating and improving policies and procedures. As Director of Operations, one of her proudest achievements was hiring a diverse staff that thrived and creating a safe space for those seeking recovery. n April of 2021 Christina returned to the Friendly House as the Admissions and Business Development Manager. In January of 2022, she became the 4th Executive Director of the Friendly House. “To have gone through the house and to now be running the house is a full circle moment for me. I’m humbled and excited for this opportunity to elevate an already amazing program,” said Christina. un facts: Christina is a professional dodgeball player and singer. She just recently performed and also won two dodgeball championships in an annual Sin City Sports festival. My name is Pej and I am a drug and alcohol interventionist! I am 15 years sober from Marijuana, Meth, Heroin, and a whole lot more. It has become my life's mission to help inspire and save as many lives as I can. Please call or text me any time if I can help you or a loved one get help. (949)751-7761 Subscribe to Peji's Recovery Corner podcast: On Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pejis-recovery-corner/id1554963303 On Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9waW5lY2FzdC5jb20vZmVlZC9wZWppLXMtcmVjb3ZlcnktY29ybmVy On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mdmZQ6D7nNmrbYEOvkJL8 Stay connected on Social! TikTok: tiktok.com/@pejinterventions IG: https://www.instagram.com/drug_intervention/