Award-Winning Advocacy
With over three decades of experience in policy, regulation, and advocacy, Sherry brings a wealth of knowledge to any challenge. From deep contacts in the California Legislature to first-name basis colleagues in the administration, she has the contacts you need for successfully navigating California's complex legislative and regulatory environment.
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In 2022, Sherry was recognized as a top advocate in the behavioral health field, receiving the prestigious Advocacy Leadership Award from the National Council on Wellbeing (NATCON). She has also received multiple awards from the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) for her work in this space.
From the halls of the Capitol to the office buildings that surround it, Sherry is a respected expert in the behavioral health field.
Experience that counts
Advocacy
Offering both state and local advocacy, as well as expert testimony, Sherry delivers your message with passion and policy expertise to back it up. She is called upon frequently to give the "industry's" side on pending legislation and regulation.
Strategic Response
California's legislative and regulatory systems are larger and more complex than most countries. Sherry has a reputation for seeing "the big picture" and applying multi-level solutions that work in the short and long term.
Analysis
Knowing how to approach a problem can save hours of frustration from approaching wrong doors. Sherry has analyzed legislation and regulation for years and understands the background for any business opportunity or threat.
Research
As a recognized writer and researcher, Sherry is known for quality publications that provide decision-makers with relevant and timely information to base decisions on. She wrote "Kristina with a K: A Rainbow Person's Journey from Addiction to Recovery," is published in numerous industry magazines, and wrote Eric Clapton's Island Sun publication for years. She also wrote the "bible" on sober living, "The Recovery Residence Housing Guide," and her white papers on specific topics are known as industry standards.
Research
As a recognized writer and researcher, Sherry is known for quality publications that provide decision-makers with relevant and timely information to base decisions on. She wrote "Kristina with a K: A Rainbow Person's Journey from Addiction to Recovery," is published in numerous industry magazines, and wrote Eric Clapton's Island Sun publication for years. She also wrote the "bible" on sober living, "The Recovery Residence Housing Guide," and her white papers on specific topics are known as industry standards.
Public Relations
When you need pinpointed messages to support or oppose legislation and regulation, Sherry knows the right media insiders to deliver strong editorials and features to illustrate your position. She has written dozens of "ghost editorials" and news articles for industry leaders, elected officials, and consumer advocates. She gives press interviews frequently and has appeared on television multiple times. Writers in the behavioral health space know they can count on her for background on any subject.
WHAT INDUSTRY LEADERS SAY ABOUT
DALEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVOCATES
"I can't think of any other individual who has more knowledge or history in addiction advocacy than Sherry. She has been the 'go-to' resource for substance use disorder leadership for decades."
Jen Carvalho
Chief Executive Officer
Harlow Gardens, Palm Springs
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"Sherry has been in the trenches fighting against restrictive local government ordinances for years. She has become so instrumental in this area that we jokingly refer to her as the 'Erin Brockovich' of sober living."
Dave Sheridan
Executive Director
National Alliance for Recovery Residences
"Ms. Daley and I have collaborated on multiple, successful legislative campaigns. As a board member for the Addiction Treatment Advocacy Coalition (ATAC), her contributions have been invaluable."
Stampp Corbin
President
Addiction Treatment Advocacy Coalition
