Marsha Stone has 25+ years of leadership experience in the behavioral health and substance-use recovery sector, including as CEO and founder of specialized programs addressing trauma, dual diagnosis and chronic relapse. She holds a J.D. with academic distinction and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in Texas, giving her both legal/regulatory acumen and firsthand knowledge of programmatic practice. She also has a strong network within the recovery ecosystem; treatment providers, advocacy organizations, peer workforce professionals, family-support networks and policy influencers. She has experience in startup and growth phases, strategic planning, outcome measurement, and building multidisciplinary teams. This background allows her to bridge operational excellence with mission-driven culture.