Sazha is a Navy Veteran and accomplished social worker with a decade of experience in behavioral health and the government sector.

Over the course of her career, she has held various roles at prominent organizations, including the national nonprofit SAFE Project (Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic), the VA’s Office of Interagency Care and Benefits Coordination, and the U.S. House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Program in Washington, D.C. Most recently, she contributed her expertise to Discovery Behavioral Health, creating their national military and Veterans program.

On the active duty side, Sazha was chosen to work at Fort Cavzos (formerly known as Fort Hood), where she focused on suicide prevention following a notable murder-suicide incident.

Sazha brings a unique personal perspective to AAC, having been in recovery for the last 10 years and understanding firsthand the barriers to accessing services. This role is deeply tied to her own story, and she is passionate about helping Veterans and military personnel.

In addition to her boots-on-the-ground work, Sazha has shared her insights and personal recovery journey before Congress. Her presentation, delivered alongside the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), addressed issues surrounding substance use in America, Veterans’ mental health, and making recovery accessible to all.

Sazha holds a master of arts in social work from Rutgers University and a bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University.