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Brendan LaPierre

Brendan LaPierre is an individual whose journey from a scared, unsure adolescent to a confident and emotionally intelligent man has been nothing short of inspiring. With a heart full of love for his community and a passion for service, Brendan’s dedication to the YPAA community is truly unmatched.

Brendan’s involvement in the Texas State Conference of Young People’s AA reflect his genuine commitment to making a positive impact. As a former Hotel Chair for the Austin bid and now the current Chair, his leadership in securing contracts for Austin speaks volumes about his dedication.

Known for his selfless, kind nature, Brendan consistently shows up to contribute to the fellowship he believes in. Whether offering a listening ear, providing perspective, or making service to others enjoyable, he exemplifies how AA works in action. Brendan is a guiding light for those around him, demonstrating what it means to be of maximum service to others.

https://www.TXSCYPAA.org
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Jaibez Regalado

Jaibez’s Regalado is a Latina woman in long-term recovery and self-discovery from substance use, mental health, trauma, and domestic violence challenges. She is the Founder and CEO of Regalado Recovery & Self Discovery, INC and Regalado Recovery Plug, LLC, and Creator/Host of the Podcast: My Eyes My Truth. Jaibez wears multiple hats in the community and is one of our boots on the ground advocates and changes agents in the community that is not afraid to shake the tree and use her voice in tackling the gaps in our systems. Jai is a voice for the voiceless and passionate about that one who has been left behind or overlooked.

Jai is passionately involved in substance use, mental health, domestic violence advocacy, youth, prison ministry, re-entry, community coalitions, boards, advisory boards, LGBTQIA, and former Chair for Dallas Recovery Oriented System of Care-ROSC (2018-2019). 

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Mike Drake

Mike Drake grew up in an environment where drugs/alcohol were a daily norm, shaping his understanding of the world from a young age. Despite building a successful career in telecommunications and achieving milestones, he never felt fulfilled. Eventually, addiction emerged from the shadows and took hold, forcing him to confront his deepest struggles.

In recovery, Mike found his true purpose—helping others reclaim their lives. He transitioned into the recovery field as a case manager at a treatment center, where his calling became undeniable.

Through his new life as a recovered addict, blessings came his way—including meeting his teammate in life. Together, they are building Recovery Thunder to fulfill its mission of helping those on their own recovery journeys. Today, through workshops, coaching, and creative outreach, Mike continues to inspire individuals, proving that transformation is possible and every journey deserves to be celebrated. 

https://www.recoverythunder.com
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Tony Lynch

Tony Lynch is a men's Grief Coach, Founder of the non-profit Memories Of Us, The Global Grief Network, Host of the podcast Grief: Let's Talk About It podcast, Host of the Global Grief Conference, Editor-in-Chief of Grief Talk Magazine, program designer, and 2x published author with 5 more books on the way, He is also a Guest Speaker across the world.


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