Steven Samra, MPA

Subject Matter Expert

Steven Samra (he/him), MPA, has been a recovery subject matter expert at C4 Innovations for 16 years. He is currently a Recovery Consultant for the Opioid Response Network (ORN) for the past six years. He is also a senior content expert for the SAMHSA Program to Advance Recovery Knowledge (SPARK). He is skilled at both virtual and onsite training and technical assistance across a diverse cross-section of behavioral health and recovery services. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to: expanding access to medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder (MAT/MOUD); stigma and bias reduction; rural substance use disorder, opioid use disorder, and homelessness support strategies; criminal justice involvement, pre-release, re-entry, drug courts, and trauma informed corrections care; cultural proficiency and the impact of subcultures of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration on treatment and recovery. He also specializes in peer leadership, coaching, and professionalism. He has a master’s degree in public administration and utilizes his extensive personal experiences, direct service delivery, and professional expertise when providing technical assistance and training. Steven resides in Nashville, TN with his wife and two rescue dogs.

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