Previously Acting Executive Director Fills Permanent Position

For Immediate Release - Alexandria, VA

Donovan Kuehn
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NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, is pleased to announce today that Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, NCAC II, CCDC III, is NAADAC?s new Executive Director. Moreno Tuohy, who previously served as NAADAC's Acting Executive Director, has agreed to serve as the permanent Executive Director for the association. Moreno Tuohy has over 26 years experience working on substance abuse disorders, domestic violence/anger management and conflict resolution. She also served as the Director of Danya Institute and the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (CEATTC).

"I have a passion for NAADAC and am committed to maintaining its strong vision. NAADAC will continue to work to improve the lives and livelihoods of addiction professionals and the clients, families and communities they serve," Moreno Tuohy said.

Moreno Tuohy has been active in NAADAC for almost two decades. She has served as President and Treasurer of the NAADAC Executive Committee, as a Commissioner on the NAADAC National Certification Board and as Chair of NAADAC's International and Legislative committees.

"Cynthia Moreno Tuohy continues to be an integral part of the identity and future goals of NAADAC. We are honored to have her take the permanent position as Executive Director of NAADAC," said NAADAC President, Mary Woods, RNC, LADC, MSHS.

"I have been pleased in helping to shape the ambitious and positive agenda that NAADAC has planned for 2006, and for the future. I am pleased and proud to be a member of the international community of addiction professionals," said Moreno Tuohy.

Moreno Tuohy?s full biography can be found at www.naadac.org.