Amanda Coldiron

Jason Bliss holds the distinguished position of Executive Director at the Washington Alliance for Quality Recovery Residences. His remarkable leadership and dedication to the cause have resulted in the establishment of numerous recovery homes and invaluable contributions to countless homes spanning multiple states. Jason's commitment extends beyond his executive role, as he actively participates in various boards, including the Benton Franklin Recovery Coalition, the Benton Franklin Behavioral Health Board, and the Benton Franklin Bi-County Commissioners Advisory Board.
Additionally, he makes significant contributions to the field through his involvement in the Central Washington Fentanyl Taskforce and the Overdose Fatality Review Board. His extensive experience and expertise are evident in his consultancy work with county, state, tribal, and federal human service entities, behavioral health organizations, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, therapeutic courts, Child Protective Services (CPS), and the Department of Corrections. Through these collaborations, Jason has played a pivotal role in establishing and sustaining a comprehensive nationwide recovery housing network, impacting the field of addiction recovery and behavioral health.

Amanda Coldiron is the Director of Certification, Programs and Training for the Oklahoma Alliance of Recovery Resources (OKARR), where she oversees statewide certification of recovery housing programs in alignment with National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards. With over 20 years in behavioral health, housing navigation, and recovery support, she has led initiatives for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Amanda is also an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and serves as Vice Chair of both the Multi-County Coalition and the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Curt Lindsley has over 20 years of experience leading nonprofit organizations.

In 2004, Curt co-founded the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force in Covington, Washington (official sponsor of Purple Light Nights), and in 2011 he founded Go Purple USA to raise awareness about domestic violence and to engage communities to take a stand against domestic violence and intimate partner violence. Curt has been interviewed nationally by television stations, radio stations and podcasts to talk about this issue.

In 2019, Curt co-founded Best Life Recovery in Huntsville. Curt then helped lead the effort for the Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences to become accredited by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences in July 2021 to certify recovery residence programs in Alabama based on the NARR Standards, becoming the only organization in Alabama with that authority. The NARR Standards are recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as an evidence-based best practices model for operating recovery housing programs.

Curt is Founder of Alabama Recovery Advocacy Day and Montgomery Recovers, and Co-Founder of End Addiction Sand Mountain.

Curt is a member of the Opioid Response Network; Alabama Reentry Taskforce Behavioral Health/Housing Working Group; Southeast Addiction Council Leadership Team; Alabama School of Alcohol and Drug Studies; and Treatment/Recovery and Law Enforcement Committees of the State Opioid Council.

Curt was the recipient of the first ever Ally of Recovery Award at the 10th Annual Certified Recovery Support Specialist Conference Awards (2025).

He proactively collaborates with stakeholders to address solutions to Alabama's opioid crisis.