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Host: Jamelia Hand, MHS, CADC, MISAI, CEO, Vantage Clinical Consulting
Jamelia Hand, MHS, CADC, MISAI, is an Opioid Addiction Specialist with two decades of experience in the healthcare industry. She is the CEO and Principal Consultant of Vantage Clinical Consulting, LLC, providing training and solutions to physicians and treatment centers to help improve the safety and effectiveness of medical and clinical programs for Opioid Addiction patients. She is also a Speaker and Adjunct Professor at Governors State University for the Master’s Level Health Science program.
Jamelia is a credentialed Addictions Counselor with eight years of clinical practice and 10 years of sales and consultant work within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Prior to founding Vantage Clinical Consulting, LLC, she worked for numerous companies such as Little Company of Mary Hospital, Adapt Pharma, and INDIVIOR, where she received numerous awards for her patient service and performance.
After her father passed from Opioid Dependence in 2010, Jamelia committed her work to helping more Opioid Addiction patients get the treatment needed to successfully recover. The Advocate for Recovery Awards was birthed out of her passion for the field and true heart for service, recognizing those that have also dedicated themselves to the work of the Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health field.
Jamelia is a credentialed Addictions Counselor with eight years of clinical practice and 10 years of sales and consultant work within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Prior to founding Vantage Clinical Consulting, LLC, she worked for numerous companies such as Little Company of Mary Hospital, Adapt Pharma, and INDIVIOR, where she received numerous awards for her patient service and performance.
After her father passed from Opioid Dependence in 2010, Jamelia committed her work to helping more Opioid Addiction patients get the treatment needed to successfully recover. The Advocate for Recovery Awards was birthed out of her passion for the field and true heart for service, recognizing those that have also dedicated themselves to the work of the Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health field.
Emcee: Jane Sparrow, Media Personality
Jane Sparrow has become a staple in the media community over the past 30 years as an Emmy-winning television host, reporter and radio personality. She spent over seven years as one of the hosts of “You and Me,” a morning news/talk show that she started in 2009 on Chicago’s WCIU. In addition, Mrs. Sparrow has worked for several Chicago radio stations as a host, co-host, and news/traffic reporter. She has also done voiceovers for AT&T, Buick, GMC, Coca-Cola, KFC, Kellogg’s, Kraft foods, McDonalds, Wal-Mart, Tide, Yoplait, and Whirlpool.
Most recently, Mrs. Sparrow is working as a communications consultant, training and coaching people who want to improve their public speaking skills and media appearances. She has a passion for helping others to tell their story.
Most recently, Mrs. Sparrow is working as a communications consultant, training and coaching people who want to improve their public speaking skills and media appearances. She has a passion for helping others to tell their story.
Keynote: Mark Sanders, CEO, On the Mark Consulting
Mark Sanders is the founder of On the Mark Consulting and faculty at Governor’s State University within the Addiction Studies discipline. For nearly three decades, Mark has made significant contributions to help those who suffer from addiction disorder on an international platform. Currently, he consults with the staff at Mercy Home on working with adolescents who struggle with substance abuse disorders. Mr. Sanders has also worked with Mercy Home’s intake department to determine the appropriate level of care as well as with the administration on policy issues and how to work with adolescents who relapse.
Notably, Mr. Sanders has consulted with the state of Colorado on the development and implementation of its Workforce Development Plan for SAMHSA. In addition, he established and distributed one of the first recovery coaching curriculums in the city of Milwaukee. He is the author of four, self-help books and a featured expert in various publications.
Notably, Mr. Sanders has consulted with the state of Colorado on the development and implementation of its Workforce Development Plan for SAMHSA. In addition, he established and distributed one of the first recovery coaching curriculums in the city of Milwaukee. He is the author of four, self-help books and a featured expert in various publications.
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