The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, together with our training partners and the New York State Office of Mental Health, is thrilled to announce Nyla Christian as one of the keynote presenters at this year’s 16th Annual Recovery and Rehabilitation Academy, themed “From Program to Purpose: Strengthening Recovery Through Community Connection and Innovation.”
Nyla’s keynote, “Inspiring in the Void,” will explore how providers, peers, and leaders can reignite purpose, compassion, and connection amid uncertainty. Drawing from her extensive experience in human services and leadership development, Nyla will share tools for navigating challenge, cultivating resilience, and inspiring teams to stay grounded in recovery-centered values.
This year’s Academy — held November 20–21, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza — will feature rich learning opportunities, including sessions on psychiatric rehabilitation, workforce retention, leadership practices, peer integration, and community-based innovation
Register for the conference HERE! And be sure to use this LINK to book your hotel at the Crowne Plaza to get a discounted rate by October 29th.
Join us as we celebrate recovery, community, and purpose — and learn from leaders like Nyla Christian who continue to inspire transformation across New York and beyond. See below for more information about Nyla’s keynote and the schedule for the rest of the conference!
