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Philip Rutherford

Vice President, Growth and Substance Use Strategy
National Council for Mental Wellbeing & 2027 NAATP Conference Chair

Phil Rutherford is the Vice President of Substance Use Continuum at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, leading efforts to expand and improve substance use programs with a focus on accessibility, affordability, effectiveness, and equity. Formerly the COO of Faces and Voices of Recovery, he has extensive experience in recovery-focused organizations. Phil serves on committees at the NIH and FDA, shaping national policy, and is the Founder of Black Faces Black Voices, a collaborative promoting recovery in Black communities. He also holds board positions with several nonprofits and brings valuable experience from both the corporate sector and the recovery community.

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