Sherri Layton serves as the Director of Public Policy for La Hacienda, where she leads efforts to supports addiction prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery through state and national advocacy. With decades of experience in the behavioral health field, she brings deep knowledge of policy development and systems of care.
She is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), and Advanced Addiction Counselor. Sherri also holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Since joining La Hacienda in 1992, Sherri has contributed in multiple capacities, including program leadership and counselor education. Her professional path has spanned inpatient treatment, nonprofit work, private practice, and workforce development.
In addition to her work with La Hacienda, Sherri is active at both the state and national levels in policy advocacy. She currently co-chairs the Public Policy Committee for NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Her contributions to the field have earned her multiple honors, including NAADAC’s Legislative Advocate of the Year (2014), TAAP’s Addiction Professional of the Year (2016), and induction into the TAAP Hall of Fame (2018). She also served as President of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals from 2019 to 2021. She was honored with the Dr. Jasper Chen See Volunteer Leadership Award by NAATP in 2025.
Sherri is known for her collaborative approach and ability to connect systems, professionals, and resources to improve access to care and enhance support for recovery across diverse communities.
