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Kristina Padilla

Vice President of Education & Strategy /Chief Academic Officer at CCAPP

Kristina Padilla is a globally recognized speaker, educator, and fierce advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Known for their powerful motto, “Live Out Loud,” Mx. Padilla brings truth, resilience, and transformation to every space they enter. As a person living with lived SUD & MH experience and pursuing a dual Doctorates, they are at the forefront of shaping addiction recovery, peer support, counseling, faith, and mental health education across the nation.


An author, consultant, and trailblazer in diversity, equity and inclusion, Kristina’s impact spans criminal justice reform, national policy development, and culturally responsive ethical training. Their lived experience, professional expertise, and unapologetic authenticity make them a sought-after leader in recovery, advocacy, training, and social justice.

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