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Invite Jarmichael to keynote your next event on one of these four exciting topics, or let's work together to create a custom program tailored to your needs.

"Recovery" Ain't for Everybody: Cultural Barriers to "recovery" in the Black Community - Standing alongside friend and colleague, Khrecia Holley, CPSS, examining the cultural & systemic barriers that prevent members of the Black Community from entering “recovery” in more traditional fashions. This presentation will also explore alternative methods and highlight multiple pathways of recovery that are more culturally inclusive and responsive to the needs of specific populations. 

Advocacy in a Digital Age - With the click of a button, your voice can be shared with millions. A person can use their platform to create change like no other time in history. Whether it’s simply retweeting a scholar who shares your point of view or a funny meme that speaks to the truth, your social media account can be the catalyst for change. 

The Humanitarian Response to Substance Use Disorders - The language we use has remarkable impacts on how society views mental health and substance use disorders. Whether you are a person in recovery, a family member of a person in recovery, or an ally like me, I believe that when we change our language, we can change our culture. We are Change Agents.

Grab a Shovel, Treat the Soil - This extended version of Jarmichael’s NATCON25 TED-Style Talk explores the challenges faced by people who use drugs (PWUD) and those seeking treatment. The talk examines the lasting impact of the failed War on Drugs and invites us to consider what’s possible when we shift our focus, when we “treat the soil.” Through holistic care, collaborative action, and courageous leadership, Jarmichael challenges communities to cultivate environments where healing, equity, and better outcomes can truly take root.