Episode 8 features Justin Luke Riley from Young People in Recovery. Justin is 28 years old, and has been in long term recovery since 2007. He is President & CEO of Young People in Recovery (YPR), and a founding member. Justin has done organizational development consulting for different industries and we’re excited to hear his story!

Justin Luke Riley graduated cum laude from the University of Colorado at Denver in the University’s Honors & Leadership Program in 2013, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Mediation, and Public Relations. He is currently completing his Executive MBA from the University of Colorado. As a natural leader and gifted public speaker, Justin has been featured in many media outlets for his involvement in youth leadership and community engagement. Justin is a prolific leader in recovery and served on the Executive Board of multiple nonprofit enterprises. Justin also serves in many other service-oriented capacities. We were thrilled to have Justin on our podcast to hear his story and a number of the exciting initiatives YPR is currently involved in!

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