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Evan Thornton

Alumni Coordinator

As a Driftwood Recovery Alumnus, Evan is motivated by her experience to help be a part of the incredible change that she personally knows is possible. Evan feels that helping others is the bright spot of her life today, and seeing the positive change is what helps keep her inspired.

As the Alumni Coordinator, Evan creates a vibrant and engaging community by hosting monthly alumni events, dinners, trips, workshops, service opportunities, and recovery meetings. Evan reaches out to the Driftwood alumni post-discharge, making sure they are supported.

As a former ballerina with the Washington and Sarasota Ballet, Evan continues to enjoy dancing, working out, and spending time with friends and family.

“My religion is very simple, my religion is kindness.” - Dalai Lama