"Against All Odds. Surrender to Win." will be presented by keynote speaker Kurtis Taylor, Executive Director of the Bob Barker Foundation.

Kurtis Taylor is a person in long-term recovery. For Kurtis, this means he has not used alcohol or any other substance since December 23, 2002.
Mr. Taylor obtained his bachelor’s degree in social work from Shaw University in May of 2019. For many years, Kurtis has been a voice for citizens seeking long-term recovery from substance use disorders. He is President and Board Chair for i2i Center for Integrative Health, as well as a Board member for Oxford House, Inc. Currently, Mr. Taylor serves as the Executive Director of the Bob Barker Foundation, where he is committed to helping reduce recidivism rates nationwide. Mr. Taylor is a vocal advocate for all citizens faced with the challenges of Substance Use Disorder, as well as those that accompany reentering society after incarceration.
In addition to Mr. Taylor’s keynote address, the evening will feature recent milestones with program graduates, and honor our 2024 LINC Society inductees.