Kirsten Sievers

Kirstin “Hope” Sievers, MPH, CHES is the Opioid Response Coordinator for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, where she leads collaborative efforts to strengthen prevention, treatment, and recovery systems. Guided by both professional expertise and lived experience, Hope champions harm reduction and person-centered approaches that reduce stigma and expand access to care. Her work blends data, policy, and community partnership to build a more compassionate, recovery-oriented system of care.