Zac Clark

A business executive, philanthropist, and passionate mental health and addiction recovery advocate, Zac Clark inspires audiences with his powerful story and mission-driven leadership.

As Founder and CEO of Release Recovery, Zac has built one of New York’s most respected behavioral health organizations—offering individualized treatment, transitional living, and family support services to help people reclaim their lives. Through the Release Recovery Foundation, he’s breaking financial and social barriers to care, especially for underserved communities, while helping to end the stigma that too often keeps people from seeking help.

Whether he’s sharing the lessons of his own recovery journey or highlighting the resilience it takes to run marathons, build a business, and create lasting change, Zac brings unmatched energy, honesty, and heart to the stage. His keynotes challenge audiences to embrace discomfort, take responsibility for their impact, and build stronger communities by prioritizing connection, vulnerability, and action. 

From college campuses to corporate events, Zac leaves audiences with a renewed sense of purpose and a reminder that real change starts when we show up—for ourselves and for each other.