Master of Ceremonies: Damian Holbrook
Damian Holbrook grew up in Lansdowne, PA and after four terrifying years in an all-boys Catholics high school, attended Temple University for journalism. Upon graduating, he was hired by a national entertainment magazine, where he is currently a senior writer and columnist. He has moderated celebrity panels on both coasts, co-hosted a podcast and appeared on several TV talks shows, but he is most proud of training his Chihuahua Bud to expect treats and belly scratches around the clock. He now lives in Haverford, PA and has been sober since Nov. 2nd, 1997.
Welcome Remarks:
Casey Duffy
Casey Duffy is the President of Be a Part of the Conversation’s Board of Directors. Casey is the President and General Managing Partner of Delaware Valley Remediation in Wayne, Pennsylvania. As a person in long term recovery (over 36 years), Casey is a member of Caron Treatment Centers Board of Trustees, has served as Chair of the Chester County Commissioners Drug and Alcohol Services Advisory Board, and as Chair of the Chester-Montgomery Behavioral Health Advisory Board. Casey and his wife Christine live in Charlestown Township (Malvern) with son Cotter and daughter Coeli.
Closing Remarks:
Michael Blanche, MSS, LCSW
Michael Blanche, MSS, LCSW is the Clinical Advisor to Be a Part of the Conversation. Michael is the Co-Founder of Ethos Treatment, LLC and is a licensed clinical social worker with more than twenty years of experience providing direct clinical treatment for those who are dually diagnosed with addiction and other psychological issues. He has worked in all levels of care in the treatment of addiction and mental health, with extensive expertise in establishing and supervising residential and outpatient programs throughout the Philadelphia Metropolitan area.
Conversation Inspiration Awards
This year our Conversation Inspiration Awards will honor individuals who have used creativity to support recovery, including fine art, music, writing, spoken word, performance, adventure, spirituality or other innovative pursuits.
To us, “Creative Recovery” means using one’s innate creativity to enhance the healing process and find joy in recovery.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Patron Sponsors
Event Planning Committee
Lisa Broida Bailey,
Committee Chair
Judy Hirsh & Maribeth McConnell, Auction Co-Chairs
Jill Adams • Sue Crathern
Casey Duffy • Katchen Fazzini
Caroline Fenkel • Joe Fenkel
Joe Gaudio • Joi Honer
Chris King • Bob Lamb
Lisa Mackell • Jean McClellan
Katherine Mitchell • Cindy Munger
Patty Plousis • Kim Porter
Pam Roberts • Kara Schwartz
Dawn Tucker • Susan Teich
Carol Veneziale
Be a Part of the Conversation Leadership
Kim Porter, CFRS
Executive Director
Judy Hirsh, JD, CFRS
Director of Community Engagement
Bob Lamb, MPH
Director of Operations & Programs
Pam Roberts
Parent Partnership Coordinator
Kara Schwartz
Communications Manager
Michael Blanche, MSS, LCSW
Clinical Advisor
Be a Part of the Conversation Board of Directors
Casey Duffy, President
Jill Adams, SFW
Vice President
Joe Gaudio, CPA
Treasurer
Dawn Tucker, MS
Secretary
Lisa Broida Bailey
Dr. Caroline Fenkel, LCSW
Joe Fenkel
Chris King
Doug Leavitt, Esq.
Lisa Mackell
Dennis Williams
Event Photography
Lisa Schaffer Photography
Event Videography
Valley Creek Productions
