Naetha Uren, Education 2.0 Conference Honoree, Featured In Times Square For Recovery Education Impact
Dubai, UAE – February 26, 2026 — Naetha Uren, CEO & Founder of RCA Wellbeing (& Recovery Coach Academy, was honored with the Visionaries Award at the Education 2.0 Conference. Her recognition was featured in New York’s Times Square, highlighting her contributions to recovery education, wellbeing programs, and community support initiatives. The three-day education conference was held from December 8–10, 2025, at the InterContinental DFC, Dubai, UAE, bringing together educators, researchers, thought leaders, and innovators to discuss modern learning approaches and their impact on communities.
Naetha Uren, recognized as the UK Recovery Champion in 2025, is an international leader in bringing recovery coaching to the UK, the Middle East, and beyond. With over 25 years of experience in counseling, training, hospitality, and community development, she is passionate about turning education into a powerful force for prevention and healing.
Her work focuses on building recovery‑friendly workplaces and schools or universities that support individuals, families, and organizations impacted by addiction. Through innovative programs powered by recovery coaching, Naetha empowers communities to reduce stigma, strengthen wellbeing, and develop leaders who create lasting change across cultures.
Recovery is also central to Naetha’s personal journey. Together with her daughter Calliese, she founded Recovery Coach Academy as a family in recovery committed to developing systems of care grounded in support. Her work includes CPD-accredited Recovery Coach training, professional development programs, organizational consulting, and culturally relevant frameworks designed for institutions and communities.
Under her leadership, Recovery Coach Academy supports individuals and organizations in more than 32 countries across the UK, Europe, and the MENA region. Additional recognition of Naetha’s work includes being a finalist for CPD Provider of the Year 2024 and the recipient of the S.E.L. To The World Awards for Service Exporter and Excellence in Communication, finalist for International Business Achievement 2024, and winner of the Business for a Purpose Award 2024.
Moreover, Naetha’s leadership contributions have been recognized through international conferences, academic collaboration, and speaking engagements. Her work establishing Recovery Coach Professional training in Qatar was presented at the International Society of Substance Use Professionals Conference in Greece (2023).
This recognition reflects Naetha’s sustained contributions to recovery education, stigma reduction, community wellbeing, and leadership development across international communities.
About The Education 2.0 Conference
The Education 2.0 Conference is a three-day edtech summit that brings together educators, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to examine the latest trends shaping teaching and learning. With upcoming editions in Las Vegas, Singapore, and Dubai, the event encourages knowledge sharing, collaboration, and practical solutions that advance education worldwide. Its recognition program honors individuals whose contributions demonstrate excellence and impact across the global community. For more information about the Education 2.0 Conference, visit www.education2conf.com.