Adam Harrington

I am a Navy veteran with service-connected disabilities who has helped other

veterans learn how to better advocate for themselves for over 13 years. In

addition to my role as an Inclusion Consultant with the Olmstead Plan revision, I

work as a Nationally Certified Recovery Specialist and assist people on their

paths of recovery by empowering them with the tools and resources to realize

self-efficacy.

While I love helping others, I also know that in many cases I simply don’t “know”.

Actively listening to the stories of others and understanding their truths and

needs are key to seeing the paths to improve inclusion, equity, and equality. I

enjoy taking what I learn from others and helping mold that into pieces that

translate into realistic goals and person-centered results.

I grew up in a small town in Louisiana and learned at a young age that we should

leave the outdoors better than we found it. Applying this to all aspects of life is

my compass. Creating positive change can start with just one person, and that

singular point has the power to spread like wildfire and reshape our community

for the better. Working with Dendros, the other Inclusion Consultants, and the

Olmstead Plan team on this project will help fan those flames.

I also have two cats. They are sometimes good, though my curtains may

disagree.