President and CEO of Liberation Programs, John Hamilton re-joined the organization in 2018, having previously served from 1996-2006. He is nationally recognized as an expert in addiction treatment and prevention, with three decades of experience. John chairs the advisory board for the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and serves on the Governor’s Alcohol and Drug Policy Council. His extensive background includes leadership roles with the National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network and the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD). Throughout his journey with Liz, John has been advancing the understanding of how harm reduction principles can save lives.