2021 NJPN Conference Program Book

SPEAKERS COMPLETE BIOS

BRANDON BROWN Trauma Specialist | Temple University

Brandon Brown is a Certified Trauma Practitioner & Instructor, Institute for Family Professionals Brown is a West Philadelphia native, educated through St. Carthage (1983), Saint Joseph’s Prep (1987) and Temple University (1992).Brown believes that the combination of critical conversations and realistic action plans can lead to personal fulfillment and community change.The George Washington University. He is an avid Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

ELIZABETH BURDEN Senior Advisor, National Institute of Behavioral Health | National Council for Behavioral Health

Presenter bio not available. Please see https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/

BRITTANY GARNER FL Chapter Manger|The Phoenix

Brittany Garner is Phoenix Florida’s ProgramManager. She was born and raised in Tampa, FL and enjoys spending her time helping others, working specifically with fitness and peers in recovery. Brittany exudes passion and love for her community, family, and friends. She is infectious, fun and warm-hearted. She loves the Florida sunshine and her pups. She has cultivated the community in Tampa for The Phoenix beautifully having started our Tampa Chapter in Jan 2019. Being a peer in recovery, she has firsthand knowledge of peer support, in addition completing all the curriculum to be a peer recovery support specialist in Florida. She continues to grow and expand Phoenix Florida and provide free peer recovery support services to those who need it.

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