Meet Sandy Valentine
Sandy Valentine is a nationally respected recovery leader who develops effective curriculum grounded in instructional design principles and learning theory to increase learner engagement and long-term retention.
Sandy. Strength. Service.
Organizational strategist, recovery systems consultant, leadership coach, and program architect, Sandy Valentine offers more than 40 years of experience in corporate leadership, nonprofit management, social work, and lived recovery. Her background spans from Fortune 500 performance consulting to executive roles in recovery-focused organizations, giving her a rare ability to strengthen systems while staying grounded in heart-centered mission.
Career Highlights & Expertise
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Specialist in Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) development
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Conducts organizational assessments and strategic planning for agencies and coalitions
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Designs evidence-based programs from concept to launch
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Leads recovery-ready workplace development
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Expert in collegiate recovery program design, ARHE accreditation readiness, and sustainable campus partnerships
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Delivers recovery coach training, recovery ally training, and leadership development workshops
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Skilled in community organizing, stakeholder convening, and advocacy initiatives
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Provides executive coaching and mentoring for emerging leaders
Awards & Recognition
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Lifetime Achievement Award, Association of Recovery in Higher Education
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Co-Investigator, Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Recovery Research (CHEARR), UConn Health
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Selected Member, Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Power Team
Leadership, Advisory & Professional Roles
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (Rhode Island)
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CCAR Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator (RCPF)
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Member, Rhode Island Health Care System Planning Cabinet – Independent Advisory Council
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Member, Rhode Island Governor’s Overdose Task Force
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Former Co-Chair, Connecticut Drug and Alcohol Policy Council – Recovery Workgroup