ABOUT
Moderation Management
MODERATION MANAGEMENT ™
Is a Lay-led nonprofit Organization
We are dedicated to reducing the harm caused by the misuse of alcohol.
Moderation Management™ (MM) is a behavioral change program and national support group network for people who are concerned about their drinking and desire to make positive lifestyle changes. MM empowers individuals to accept personal responsibility for choosing and maintaining their own path, whether moderation or abstinence. Our nonprofit is guided by research, an Advisory Board, and a Board of Directors. MM is not treatment or therapy, and we cannot advise beyond peer support.
Mission
Moderation Management™ is a nonprofit that provides a non-judgmental, compassionate peer-support community for anyone who wants to change their relationship with alcohol.
Vision
We envision a world where anyone who wants to change their relationship with alcohol has access to a variety of resources and programs that are free, accessible, and endorse research-based guidelines.
MODERATION MANAGEMENT VALUES
WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
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Free
Our programs are free to anyone who desires to change their relationship with alcohol. To keep our programs available to all who seek support, regardless of financial status, we depend on donations from our members. A small number of our programs request a participation fee, however fees are not required to participate. Please contact us for guidance in how to access these programs for free.
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Accessible
We offer online support 24/7 via our virtual meetings and online communities. Our online communities allow members to participate from all over the world, and our diverse meetings allow participants to find comfort among peers within their own, unique demographics.
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Flexible
Our members are free to choose their own path towards developing a more balanced lifestyle, and we offer support but do not dictate behavior.
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Non-Judgemental
Compassion for ourselves and others is paramount to our mission. Our safe and confidential meetings and online communities are non-judgmental and empathetic.
Meet Our Executive Team

At Moderation Management, Emily focuses on ensuring the organization's presence reflects what it stands for. She supports messaging, streamlines processes, and helps create a more cohesive experience across programs and communications. Her approach is practical and people-first, centered on clarity, accessibility, and making things easier to engage with.
She’s especially drawn to MM’s commitment to meeting people where they are. That belief shows up in her work through straightforward communication and a focus on reducing friction, so more people can access support in a way that feels right for them.
Emily is based in Tucson, Arizona.

After joining Moderation Management as a member in 2019, she quickly realized she wanted to play a larger role in expanding awareness of MM’s mission and impact. What began as volunteer involvement evolved into several leadership roles, culminating in her appointment as Executive Director in 2024.
Andrea is deeply committed to ensuring that more people know there are multiple pathways to change and that support can meet people where they are.
Outside of work, she is the proud mom of two amazing adult sons and two beloved canine companions. She enjoys horseback riding, singing, and will take any opportunity to travel—anywhere, anytime.
Andrea is based in Burlington, Ontario.

Madeleine came to MM with a clear sense of purpose: to grow the harm reduction provider community and ensure that clinicians across every specialty and setting have meaningful, moderation-friendly resources to offer their clients — not just the ones that have always existed.
Through Madeleine’s private practice, Kinship Care & Therapy, she works directly with individuals navigating alcohol and substance use, anxiety, trauma, and family systems — keeping her closely connected to the realities MM providers and members navigate every day.
Madeleine believes a harm reduction lens has value in every space, and she's passionate about making that case to providers and expanding what's possible for the people they serve.
Madeleine is based in Denver, CO.
Board of Directors
Moderation Management™ (MM) is a Member Run Nonprofit Organization with a Board of Directors
MM is run by member volunteers who came to the organization to address their own drinking challenges and stayed to help others. Essentially, we are you.
MM volunteers are engaged in all aspects of the organization from hosting meetings, to running our forums and communities, to managing our web and social media presence. We rely on the skills, patience, and generosity of these volunteers to serve the thousands of people who rely on MM for guidance and support.
Moderation Management™ is overseen by a Board of Directors who help shape and support our mission, providing professional guidance.
Directors
Cyndi Turner LCSW,LSATP, MAC, Chairperson
KJ Conner, PhD, Secretary/Treasurer
Eddie Einbinder, LMSW
Jennifer Lima, MPH
Paul Bohlman, BBA
Executive Team
Andrea Pain, Executive Director
Emily Sheridan, Growth Marketing Director
Madeleine Zimmerman, Clinical Director
Interested in joining our Board? Email us at [email protected] and tell us how you can make an impact.
