Dara Cockrum is a Senior Specialty Representative for Orexo and a graduate of Central Michigan University. She has worked in the healthcare field for 23 years, including the past 9 years alongside professionals focused on substance-related care, including physicians, pharmacists, and clinical staff across various care settings.

Dara is active in several initiatives throughout metropolitan Detroit aimed at addressing public health challenges. She currently serves on the Southeast Michigan Alliance for Addiction-Free Communities (SEEMAC) through the Michigan Public Health Institute, is a former advisory board member for Hegira Health’s CCBHC program, and participates in a legislative workgroup led by Michigan House Representative Phil Green.

Motivated by both her professional experience and a strong sense of civic involvement, Dara joined Face Addiction Now to support local efforts around public awareness, information-sharing, and multi-sector engagement. She is especially interested in bridging the conversation across healthcare, education, public safety, and legal sectors to improve coordination and outcomes for individuals and families facing substance-related challenges.