Cynthia Jo Moreno Tuohy

Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDCIII, SAP
Current Employment Position:
Cynthia Moreno Tuohy is the Executive Director of NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professionals.

Relevant Experience: Ms. Moreno Tuohy previously 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 and persons with the co-occurrence of poverty and substance use and mental health disorders. In addition, for over 20 years, Cynthia 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. She has been a trainer in Domestic Violence/Anger Management and Conflict Resolution for over 35 years as well as an International, National and State trainer in a variety of topics. Ms. Moreno Tuohy is a curriculum writer in addiction screening and evaluation, treatment planning and documentation, ethics, counseling methods, conflict resolution, co-occurring disorders and medicated assisted treatment and recovery. Her book, “Rein in Your Brain; from Impulsivity to Thoughtful Living in Recovery” was released May 2014 - Hazelden Publishers. She authored a NIDA SBIR on “Conflict Resolution in Recovery and Relapse Prevention” for counselors to use in the treatment of trauma, substance use disorders and recovery. She has served as President of NAADAC, Certification Board Commissioner, International Chair, Treasurer and Legislative Chair for NAADAC. Moreno Tuohy was awarded the “Friend of NASADAD” Award by the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Director’s in September 2021 for her national work with the association.

Education: Ms. Moreno Tuohy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and advanced studies in Social Work and Public Administration and a certificate in Addiction Studies.