In this YPR Academy, participants will learn how to use asset mapping as a powerful tool to identify, connect, and mobilize existing strengths within the underserved communities, particularly those impacted by substance use disorders. Rather than focusing solely on deficits or needs, asset mapping highlights the people, places, and resources that already support recovery and resilience.
This session is designed for staff, chapter leaders, and volunteers committed to advancing health equity at YPR by grounding our work in community-centered strategies. Together, we will explore how asset-based approaches can build stronger local partnerships, improve program impact, and foster trust in historically marginalized communities.
Saraiha Sampson is a passionate leader, speaker, and nonprofit professional, as well as a dedicated volunteer and advocate. Growing up in the foster care system, Saraiha was inspired to promote change from a young age and has utilized her unique experiences to shape the communities she serves.
At Young People in Recovery, Saraiha serves as the Director of Health Equity and has focused her tenure on promoting equitable access to peer recovery support services for everyone who needs them, as well as educating the public on the effects of systemic racism within the recovery community. In the future, Saraiha strives to create a world where new perspectives are valued and equity is the norm.
