Sara Ann Fagin, 2014 November 12

Containers:

Box 1

Scope and content:

Fagin discusses her tenure as Mitchell Rosenthal's executive assistant and her subsequent role in fundraising and development. She narrates her own avenues to understanding addiction. She talks about moving to Hazelden, comparing its environment with Phoenix House's and assessing the translation of her skills from a nonprofit to a for-profit setting. Finally, she reflects on the state of the therapeutic community method given increased state regulations.

Interview by Cameron Vanderscoff.

Biographical / historical:

Sara Ann Fagin has had a long-term engagement with Phoenix House, initially from 1978-1994 and on an intermittent basis in recent years as a consultant. She started working as Mitchell Rosenthal's executive assistant and later transitioned, at his encouragement, to the development office. Subsequently, she was employed at Hazelden, another addiction treatment institution.

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