Evan Done

Biography

Evan Done began as a volunteer at USARA in 2015 and has extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Originally a systems administrator and programmer by trade, he has used his wide array of information technology skills to assist non-profit, social service, and public policy organizations to further their mission and heighten their impact.

Evan is a person in long-term recovery from both a substance use and mood disorder, and has been on USARA’s staff since April 2017. With over ten years of experience in social justice advocacy, he is dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable world.

Evan’s presentation will discuss how the words we use when talking about groups of people have profound implications for how we think about them and, in the case of people with substance use disorders, their subsequent ability to achieve and sustain recovery. Using small, research-driven shifts in terminology, we can all make a big impact in supporting individuals on their path of recovery from addiction.