Cristina Cavallo, MS, MCAP, ICADC, C.Ad.

Cristina is a nationally recognized behavioral health leader with over 15 years of clinical and administrative experience in the field of addiction treatment. She currently serves as the Assistant Clinical Director at Pines Recovery Life and is the founder of Comprehensive Recovery Solutions (CRS), a virtual program focused on opioid treatment and recovery coaching.

With a Master’s degree in Human Services specializing in Addiction Counseling, Cristina holds multiple credentials, including Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), International Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICADC), and Certified Addictionologist (C.Ad.). Her expertise spans across correctional systems, private practice, and state-funded programs, where she has consistently advocated for comprehensive, evidence-based care.

Cristina’s work is deeply personal. Having lost both her twin sister and mother to substance use disorder, she brings a rare combination of professional acumen and lived experience. This fuels her mission to reduce stigma, expand access to care, and create multiple pathways to recovery, including medication-assisted treatment and peer support services.

Cristina joins the Reach Impact Institute National Advisory Board to help drive bold, public health-informed strategies to reduce overdose deaths nationwide. Her commitment to building cross-sector partnerships and lifting up innovative, life-saving programs aligns with the Institute’s mission to make a lasting impact in every state.