Roberto is an advocate for breaking the stigma of addiction. He is passionate about helping those with substance use issues, particularly those who have been marginalized by society. Roberto’s goals include transforming systems and policies that prejudice those dealing with addiction and believes in humanizing people who have become outcasts so that they become fully participating members of society. As a sporting enthusiast, he brings sports activities to the process of recovery. His holistic approach looks at therapeutic methodologies as well as employment opportunities and skills development, in order to remove blockages to recovery and create new, healthy ways for people in recovery to connect in a healthy way. Roberto has extensive counselling experience and has worked at The Recovery Foundation, Trust in Hope Recovery House, and Phoenix House Addiction Rehabilitation Centre.