Karen Casey, Ph.D., Moderator/Speaker
Millions of people around the world spend a few moments in quiet reflection with Karen Casey each day. For years, Karen's books have been trusted and loved by readers in recovery, offering a steadfast source of insight, guidance and solace. Published 27 years ago, Karen's first book, Each Day a New Beginning, was the first daily meditation book for women in recovery. A popular speaker and workshop leader, Karen is also the author of 20 books including Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow, All We Have Is All We Need, It's Up To You, Fearless Relationships and Serenity.

Mary Cook, M.A., R.A.S., Speaker
Mary Cook recently retired from Cal State University of Dominguez Hills, California, after 29 years as a professor in the Alcohol/Drug Counseling Certification Program. She maintains a clinical practice in San Pedro, California, where she treats patients who have addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. As a consultant and trainer, Mary works with universities, treatment centers and corporations. She is a contributing editor for Steps for Recovery.

Carolyn Gross, Speaker
Carolyn Gross is an award-winning professional speaker, craniosacral therapist and health and wellness expert. After a successful 20-year career in corporate sales and marketing, Carolyn has coupled her expertise in both business and wellness to deliver popular presentations about creative life solutions. She is the author of Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos.

Lucy Hall-Gainer, N.C.A.C., C.A.S.A.C., Speaker
Lucy Hall-Gainer founded Atlanta's Mary Hall Freedom House, named in memory of her mother. Lucy serves as CEO of the residential program that helps women and children overcome addiction. She has worked in the addiction field for more than 20 years and has helped more than 3,000 women complete the Mary Hall Freedom House program since its founding in 1996. Lucy has received one of the nation's highest honors for community health leadership, the Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leader Award.

Vicki Johnson, M.S., L.C.D.C., R.T.Y.
Vicki Johnson is a licensed chemical dependency counselor, wellness consultant, business owner, certified yoga teacher and master fitness coach. Combining therapy with established principles of wellness, Vicki brings the latest research and best practices to her work with clients and professionals. Vicki is the creator of the inspirational CD Grace: Enhancing Recovery through Prayer, Meditation and Yoga and the DVD Keep It Simple Yoga.

Brenda Iliff, M.A., L.A.D.C., Speaker
Brenda Iliff is a clinician, author, administrator, and lecturer in the field of addiction. She is currently the director of clinical services at the Women's Recovery Center at Hazelden in Center City, Minnesota. She has worked in the addiction treatment field for over 15 years, both as a counselor and an administrator. Brenda is the author of a new guidebook published by Hazelden, A Woman's Guide to Recovery.

Sonia Lee, Speaker
Singer-songwriter Sonia Lee has performed her distinctive folk/country music around the world, from New York to Nashville to the Ukraine. The songs on her latest CD, Chance to Start Over, chronicle her journey in recovery. Sonia has been honored as New Folk Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival and has won many other awards throughout her music career.

Rokelle Lerner, M.A., Speaker
Rokelle Lerner is a psychotherapist, international consultant, lecturer and workshop facilitator. She pioneered the development of prevention and treatment programs for children and adults from chemically dependent families. Her most recent focus has been on women's recovery and relationship building. Rokelle has a private practice in St. Paul, Minnesota, and facilitates retreats for women and couples at Cottonwood de Tucson. She is the author of bestsellers including Living in the Comfort Zone, Affirmations for Adult Children of Alcoholics, and Affirmations for the Inner Child. Her most recent book is The Object of My Reflection Is in My Reflection.

Frances Williams, Psy.D., M.S., L.M.F.T., L.S.W., L.P., Speaker
Fran Williams is a psychologist, educator and clinician whose work with individuals, families and groups has specialized in addressing posttraumatic stress disorder and dissociative and personality disorders. Fran is a senior clinician at Hazelden's Mental Health Center in Center City, Minnesota, where she counsels patients who have addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. She also conducts trauma recovery and eating disorder groups. Fran is an adjunct professor at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies where she received the school's 2007 award for academic excellence in teaching.

Women Healing offers inspiration and education to professionals who work with women suffering from alcohol and drug addictions.