ECAP Flagship Addiction Professional Leader Panel Event

Voices of Experience: A Vision for the Future
Presented by Early Career Addiction Professionals (ECAP), a committee of TAAP

Join us for ECAP’s flagship Professional Leader Panel—an evening of insight, connection, and inspiration at Sans Bar, Austin’s premier alcohol-free cocktail venue. This dynamic panel brings together leaders in the addiction profession to share their wisdom, lived experience, and vision for the future of our field.

Date & Time:
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Sans Bar, 918 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Food Provided! 🍴

Moderator

Roy Perez – President, San Antonio TAAP Chapter & ECAP Committee Chair

Panelists

• Trish Fry – LCDC, Certified Restorative Therapist, Certified Daring Way® Facilitator, Certified Interventionist
  With over 38 years in the field, Trish has worked with youth, families, and communities in Colorado and Texas, serving in therapeutic and leadership roles. A person in long-term recovery, she brings passion, neuroscience curiosity, and creativity to her work.
• Lee Holley – Psychotherapist, Holley Counseling PLLC, TAAP Board of Directors
  Lee’s practice bridges recovery-oriented harm reduction and abstinence-based treatment. With a decade of experience, Lee supports both clients and the workforce, championing durability and inclusivity in recovery.
• Ryan Holt – Marketing Expert & Recovery Advocate
  Drawing on his own long-term recovery, Ryan is dedicated to breaking stigma, building community, and creating spaces where compassion and second chances are the norm.
• Celso “Cel” Zepeda – LGBTQ+ Expert, Starlite Recovery
  A passionate advocate and former lead counselor for the LGBTQ Freedom Program, Cel combines prevention, counseling, and advocacy to foster healing and connection in the LGBTQIA+ recovery community.
• Cayman Tirado, MA, LCDC, CPS, RYT-200 – Director, Mental Health & Addiction Studies, San Jacinto College
  An educator, counselor, and yoga instructor, Cayman has worked in prevention, treatment, and recovery since 2004. She is committed to shaping the next generation of behavioral health professionals through teaching, advocacy, and holistic approaches.
  

Why Attend?

This event is designed for emerging professionals, students, and seasoned leaders alike to:

• Gain insight from experienced leaders across treatment, recovery, education, and advocacy.
• Connect with colleagues in a supportive, alcohol-free social space.
• Take part in speed networking to spark meaningful professional connections.
• Be inspired by stories of resilience, leadership, and innovation in the addiction field.

Hosted by ECAP – Early Career Addiction Professionals, a committee of TAAP
Empowering the next generation of leaders in addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery through mentorship, education, advocacy, and connection.

✨ Reserve your spot today, enjoy great food, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our profession!