September Ask the Expert Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC II, SAP

Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC II, SAP, is the Executive Director of NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professionals.   She has recently served as the Executive Director of Danya Institute and the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Prior to this she was the Program Director for Volunteers of America Western Washington, serving homeless populations and dealing with the co-occurrence of poverty and substance abuse issues. In addition, she has been the administrator of multi-county, publicly funded alcohol/drug prevention/ intervention/ treatment centers with services ranging from prenatal care to the serving the elderly for over 20 years.

Moreno Tuohy has been a trainer in Domestic Violence/Anger Management and Conflict Resolution for over 19 years as well as an International, National and State trainer in a variety of topics. She has served as President of NAADAC, Certification Board Commissioner, International Chair, Treasurer and Legislative Chair for NAADAC.

Moreno Tuohy has experience in developing and implementing programs in leadership, organizational development training for emerging managers, and training mentors to work with protégées.  Moreno Tuohy has developed partnerships with various national and international organizations including developing strategic plans, workforce development plans and educational curriculum. Moreno Tuohy has written training components and manuals regarding: working with adolescents, adults, seniors, school intervention, involuntary commitment, community mobilization, intensive outpatient and continuing care, impaired driver’s programs, EAP and gang intervention/treatment.

Moreno Tuohy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and is certified both nationally and in Washington State.