Samantha Brown, CPRS, CADC
Opioid Summit 2024

Samantha Brown, CPRS, CADC

Peer Recovery Specialist, Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Thistle & Bee

Samantha Brown is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with over three years of experience at Thistle & Bee, specializing in addiction recovery for women exiting commercial sexual exploitation. She is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at the University of Memphis and leads trauma-informed recovery programs that empower survivors. Samantha is passionate about advocating for holistic recovery pathways and is recognized as a leader in the field.

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