Announcing the Alliance’s NEWLY REDESIGNED Leadership Learning Series!
Six Transformative Sessions at One Powerful Price of only $150
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is thrilled to introduce the newly redesigned Leadership Institute. The 2026 Leadership Institute is a bold, future-focused professional development series built exclusively for leaders in behavioral health and community-based organizations.
This new experience brings together nationally recognized thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners who will challenge, inspire, and equip you with the skills you need to lead confidently in a rapidly evolving world.
The 2026 Leadership Institute offers high-impact, practice-driven sessions designed to help you:
- Strengthen organizational culture.
- Deepen data-driven leadership.
- Navigate emerging technologies.
- Cultivate the next generation of changemakers.
Each session is led by a national expert and includes actionable tools you can bring straight back to your team.
Optional Add-On Executive Coaching
Take your Leadership Institute experience even further with optional one-on-one leadership coaching designed to help participants:
- Deepen learning from the sessions.
- Build individualized leadership goals.
- Strengthen supervisory practice.
- Navigate organizational challenges.
- Accelerate professional growth.
Coaching can be added at the time of registration or at any time between January and June and is tailored to the participant’s role, goals, and agency context.
💲 Program Cost
The full 2026 Leadership Institute, including all six live virtual sessions and access to materials, is available for:
- $150 for access to all six webinars
- $50 for Alliance Members for access to all six webinars
- Individual Coaching Add On: $1500 for 8 sessions
Who Should Attend?
Whether you’re:
- An emerging supervisor
- A mid-level manager
- A seasoned executive
This series will help you lead with clarity, empathy, purpose, and impact.
Register here today if you are ready to grow your leadership superpowers and join a community of leaders committed to strengthening the behavioral health workforce.
Featured Sessions & Expert Presenters
1. From Mission to Metrics: Aligning Data and Outcomes with Vision and Strategy
Boris Vilgorin, MPH – January 27, 11 AM
Boris is a leading expert in data strategy and outcome measurement, helping agencies transform information into insight. His expertise spans value-based payment, behavioral health policy, quality improvement, and building data-informed cultures that power better care.
2. The Burnout Epidemic: How Can Leaders Foster Resilience and Retain Their Most Valued Employees?
Glenn Courounis – February 24, 10–11:30 AM
A nationally recognized voice in workforce wellness and organizational resilience, Glenn helps leaders tackle burnout at its roots. His work empowers organizations to strengthen staff well-being, improve retention, and cultivate healthier workplace cultures.
3. Rewiring Behavioral Health: AI, Telehealth, and the New Rules of Leadership
Alex Pelaez, PhD – March 10, 11–12:30 PM
Dr. Pelaez sits at the cutting edge of behavioral health and technology. His work helps leaders navigate AI, telehealth, ethics, and digital transformation with clarity and confidence—ensuring innovation aligns with strong clinical and organizational values.
4. Scaling with Integrity: Growth Without Losing Your Mission
Shannon Higbee – April 14, 1–2:30 PM
Shannon is a dynamic organizational leader known for translating complex systems into practical strategies that elevate teams and strengthen culture. Her expertise spans workforce development, governance, peer support program design, and strategic growth. She helps organizations expand impact while protecting their mission at every step.
5. The Leadership Pipeline: Shaping the Next Generation of Changemakers
Jeremy Wright – May 13, 1–2:30 PM
Jeremy is a recognized expert in leadership coaching, mentorship, and talent development. His work supports organizations in identifying emerging leaders, building robust leadership pipelines, and ensuring long-term organizational vitality.
6. Embedding DEI into Leadership Practice: Practical Strategies for Behavioral Health Leaders
Dr. Ashley Stewart – Date TBA
Dr. Stewart is a nationally respected DEI strategist focused on helping behavioral health leaders embed equity into everyday practice. She brings deep expertise in inclusive leadership, culturally responsive supervision, and organizational transformation.