Dr. von Mahs received a Ph.D in Sociology and Social Policy from the University of Southhampton, UK. His research and teaching interests include poverty and homelessness, comparative social policy analyses, globalization processes, social movements, and ethnography. Dr. von Mahs has been awarded grants from the German Marshall Fund, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, and the Fulbright Commission. He previously taught at Temple University and University of Pennsylvania before going to the New School.

With an extensive family history of addiction, as well as a personal history of addiction, recovery, and relapse, Dr. von Mahs speaks with extensive knowledge beyond his years. Currently in long term recovery, he serves as a twelve step instructor with the Rosemont Parent Support Group.

Please join us as this is a speaker who will bring you an understanding of how addiction impacts the entire family and society.