Meet the 2026 Speakers

Stories of recovery. Voices of hope. A community moving forward.

JAX Recovery Festival brings together people with powerful experiences and perspectives to share what recovery, resilience, service, and second chances can look like.

Becca Stephens is an Army combat veteran who found a second chance at life after overcoming severe PTSD and substance abuse. Now eight years sober, she works with inmates at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office in St. Augustine, helping others move toward rehabilitation and recovery, often alongside her service dog, Bobbi.

Antonio Williams is a graduate of The Salvation Army Jacksonville Adult Rehabilitation Center and an active recovery advocate. He serves as Vice Chair of the Jacksonville ARC Alumni and works to support men building lives in recovery. Grounded in faith and service, Antonio shares a message of new beginnings, personal growth, and taking the next right step.

Stephanie Patton serves as Director of Business Development at Tides Edge Recovery, where she builds partnerships and helps expand access to recovery resources. She is also a dedicated advocate for women in recovery and survivors of human trafficking and serves on the City of Jacksonville’s Survivor Leadership Council.