Servant Leadership on the Frontlines: Yvonne Thomas & Dani Sims (2026 Gala Honorees)

Frontline recovery work isn’t about accolades—it is about showing up daily for people who feel forgotten. In this episode of The Shield, host Nichole is joined by two remarkable leaders being honored at the upcoming Addiction Prevention Coalition Gala on September 24th: Yvonne Thomas, Executive Director of East Lake Recovery Drop-in Center (Community Service Award), and Dani Sims, Assistant Director of the Recovery Resource Center (Carrie J. Wimberly Impact Award). In this episode, we cover: ...