About the REACH 2.0 Program
The REACH 2.0 program is a SAMHSA-funded, immersive training experience in evidenced-based addiction health care practices. Through collaboration, specialized training, and national networking, Scholars and Near Peers gain the skills and support needed to deliver responsive, adapted care.
Powered by Collaboration, Grounded in Leadership
The REACH 2.0 program is led by the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM), the national organization dedicated to advancing academic addiction medicine. ACAAM fosters a welcoming environment in the field and supports training, mentorship, and professional development for physicians specializing in addiction medicine.
Through ACAAM’s leadership, the REACH 2.0 program benefits from a strong academic foundation and a national network of experts committed to cultivating the next generation of addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry physicians.
Our Academic Partners
The REACH 2.0 program and ACAAM are proud to partner with Baylor College of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Yale University School of Medicine to support the next generation of addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry physicians.
Faculty members from these institutions serve in leadership and mentorship roles within the REACH 2.0 program, guiding educational offerings, Scholars and Near Peers, and shaping training opportunities that prepare physicians to lead in addiction care.
Our Professional Partners
REACH 2.0 is proud to partner with the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). These organizations share our commitment to advancing high-quality care, advocacy, and education in addiction medicine.
Supported by SAHMSA
The REACH 2.0 program is made possible through funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP). SAMHSA is the federal agency leading efforts to improve behavioral health outcomes in the U.S., and its support reflects a shared commitment to advancing health equity and reducing disparities in addiction care.
The People Behind REACH 2.0
Our faculty, mentors, and staff bring deep expertise in addiction medicine and psychiatry along with a shared commitment to equity, mentorship, and professional growth. Together, they guide Scholars and Near Peers through a supportive, nationally recognized program.
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Ayana Jordan, MD, PhD, FAPA
Co-Director, REACH 2.0 Program
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatrist
Professor, Department of Population Health
New York University Grossman School of Medicine -
Carly Reisner
Principal Investigator and Program Director, REACH 2.0 Program
Executive Director, ACAAM
Consultant, AMC -
Daryl I. Shorter, MD
Director of Mentorship, REACH 2.0 Program
Medical Director, Addictions Services
Associate Professor, Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine -
Denisha Brown
Program Manager, REACH 2.0 Program
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Jeanette M. Tetrault, MD, FACP, FASAM
Associate Director, REACH 2.0 Program
Professor of Medicine
Public Health, Vice-Chief for Education for the Section of General Internal Medicine
Yale School of Medicine -
Natalie Hamilton
Program Coordinator, REACH 2.0 Program
