2025 RECOVER OUT LOUD
Thank you for making this a SOLD OUT event!
Presented by
Fifth Third Bank
Sponsored by the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities
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OCAAR hosts the 4th Annual Recover Out Loud held this year at the Columbus Zoo Africa Events Center on April 16th at 11am. Each year we celebrate the champions in recovery by awarding a national and statewide Champion in Recovery.
2025 NATIONAL AWARD HONOREE
Nyla Christian, a founding board member of the Center for African American Recovery Development and the visionary behind the Living Well Project, brings dynamic leadership as a Certified Interventionist and Peer Specialist. She collaborates with local, state, and national stakeholders to design and implement culturally responsive, community-based programs. With a focus on inclusive behavioral health and wellness services, Nyla’s leadership fosters innovation and ensures diverse representation in creating impactful, sustainable support systems.
2025 OHIO AWARD HONOREE
Sara Szelagowski, a mother, entrepreneur, and person in long-term recovery, founded Project White Butterfly in 2019, transforming a simple act of hope into a statewide initiative providing life-saving outreach, peer support, and harm reduction services.
Through her tireless advocacy, Sara is shifting the conversation around addiction from judgment to compassion, breaking down barriers to recovery. In 2023, she expanded her impact by launching The Recovery Collective, a Recovery Community Organization dedicated to people in recovery and allies, fostering connection and empowerment beyond traditional treatment models.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jeff Korzenik is the Chief Economist for Fifth Third Bank. For more than 30 years, Jeff has been known in the investment management industry for the clarity and originality he brings to complex challenges. A regular guest on CNBC, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg TV, his insights into the economy, markets, manufacturing, and the workforce are frequently cited in the financial and business press. Jeff is the author of the award-winning book on the business case and best practices for hiring people with criminal records, Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community.
Special thanks to our Table Sponsors:
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