Lori McCarter, LADAC II, QCS, NCAC I, has worked in the recovery field for 28 years. She recently opened a 16-bed inpatient facility for women who are pregnant and/or have trauma issues. She has worked with Tennessee Professional Assistance since 1997. She was the 2014 President of Regional ETAADAC, the 2015-17 President of TN Addiction Professionals Association and in 2015 received the Lifetime Achievement Award for East TN Addiction Professional Association.