Susan Harrison, BA (Hon.), BEd, MSW, was a teacher for several years before pursuing a degree in social work, graduating in 1979. Her career since then has included experience in the fields of child welfare and school social work, but has been primarily in addiction. Prior to her current position as Central East regional director, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Susan was the director of a women’s addiction treatment centre. She has given many workshops and presentations on addiction-related topics, her special interest and expertise being women and addictions. She also led the project team to develop Ontario’s remedial program for convicted impaired drivers.