Natalie Thukkaram, LCPC, CADC, NCC

Executive Director – Illinois

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Certifications & Degrees: Masters in Community Counseling, BA in Psychology, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor.
Interests & Passions: Music, it truly is healing. Spending time with family and friends. Fighting the stigma against substance use disorders and medication-assisted treatment.
What do you like most about your job? Advocating for change and what I believe in. Empowering others and being a part of their growth and journey.
Together we…build a foundation to work towards #betterdays.

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