The following is a sampling of Hazelden staff members who are available for interviews and presentations on addiction treatment, research, recovery and prevention. To arrange an interview, call 651-213-4231, or newsroom@hazelden.org.

Christine Anderson, Public Relations  651-213-4231  cell: 612-756-4275  canderson@hazelden.org

	William C. Moyers, Vice President of Foundation Relations and Hazelden's Center for Public Advocacy   -national presenter/speaker on addiction-related issues   -bestselling author and syndicated columnist
	Marvin D. Seppala, M.D., Chief Medical Officer   -national expert on addiction treatment   -groundbreaking work in both pharmacological treatments of addiction and integration of evidence-    based practices into addiction treatment   -ability to speak in layman's terms on the complicated disease of addiction
	Valerie Slaymaker, PhD, Executive Director Butler Center for Research   -national presenter/speaker on research results   -published in scholarly journals and books   -knowledgeable in the implementation of evidence-based practices in clinical programming
	Joseph Lee, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist/Adolescent Addiction Specialist   -completed fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital   -national presenter on youth and addiction   -dynamic personality and ease with broadcast interviews
	Christine M. Lind, RN, PHN, CARN, LNC, Executive Director of Medical Services   -national presenter on many addiction-related topics   -expert witness on addictions and health care-related issues   -authored numerous summaries, interviews and articles
	Sue Thomas, M.A., Anti-Bullying Expert (Olweus Bullying Prevention Program)   -prevention education, particularly alcohol and other drug prevention and violence prevention   -specific focuses include bullying prevention, cyber bullying prevention and dating violence
	Brenda J. Iliff, Clinical Director Women's Recovery Center    -several years of clinical experience from assessments to continuing care   -former Executive Director of Hazelden's Fellowship Club (halfway house)   -older adults and addiction   -speaker/presenter
	Jim Steinhagen, Executive Director Youth Continuum   -youth and addiction   -lived in Sweden for five years setting up Hazelden Model treatment programs
	Sheila Hermes, M.Ed., L.A.C., Supervisor CD Program Women's Recovery Center   -women and addiction   -speaker/presenter
	Kris Van Hoof-Haines, Executive Director Content Development, Publishing   -drug and violence prevention curriculum for youth   -Hazelden evidence-based products and curriculums

Media Contact - Christine Anderson, Hazelden, 651-213-4231.

About Hazelden - Hazelden, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1949, helps people reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction. With nearly 60 years of knowledge and experience, Hazelden offers a comprehensive approach to addiction that addresses the full range of patient, family, and professional needs, including treatment and continuing care for youth and adults, research, higher education, public education and advocacy, and publishing. It currently has facilities in Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, and New York.