Naetha Uren delivered a keynote address titled “Recovery Is Global: Positively Impacting Addiction Through Education, Empowerment & Collaboration.” With a deep blend of personal insight and professional expertise, she emphasized the transformative power of recovery coaching as a global tool to combat substance use disorders. Drawing on her work across 27 countries, Naetha explored how recovery coaching builds community resilience, increases recovery capital, and creates support systems that extend far beyond traditional clinical models. Her keynote highlighted the importance of education and empowerment in changing how individuals, families, and communities understand and engage with recovery.

In addition to her keynote, Naetha was a part of the panel discussion titled “Student-Led Learning: Empowering Students To Take Control Of Their Educational Journey.” In this session, she shared how recovery coaching principles—advocacy, mentorship, and collaboration—can shape student-centered classrooms. She emphasized the importance of honoring lived experiences, promoting autonomy, and providing support systems that empower students. Her insights resonated strongly with educators and mental health professionals seeking to adopt more holistic and empowering approaches to learning and development.

Naetha Uren was a panelist at another dynamic panel discussion, “Flipping The Script: Teachers Turned Guides In The Interactive Classroom Adventure,” which explored how the traditional role of the teacher is shifting toward that of a facilitator and guide, encouraging students to take a more active role in their learning. As classrooms adopt technology, project-based learning, and student-driven inquiry, educators are assuming new roles that prioritize engagement, curiosity, and real-world application.

Naetha Uren’s presence at the Education 2.0 Conference reflected her passionate commitment to empathy, empowerment, and transformation through education. Drawing from her global experience in recovery coaching, her keynote emphasized the power of education to drive personal and community healing. Through both her keynote and panel sessions, she inspired educators to adopt student-centered approaches that validate lived experiences and foster lasting, meaningful growth.