William C. Moyers is Vice President of External Affairs for the Hazelden Foundation, based in Center City, Minnesota. One of his key initiatives is "carrying the message" about addiction and recovery into the public arena, especially to policy makers and civic groups across America. He uses his own personal experiences to highlight the power of addiction and the power of recovery. He has appeared on Larry King Live, the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today program, and his work has been featured in scores of newspapers and other publications over the years. His efforts have been honored by numerous organizations, including the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), which awarded him and his family its highest achievement award, the Gold Key. He also has received the Arthur Liman Public Interest Award from the Legal Action Center. This award salutes families and individuals whose work has advanced public understanding of public policy issues related to addiction. Moyers joined Hazelden in 1996 after a 15-year career in journalism. He also served as president of the Johnson Institute Foundation in 2000-2002. In 1981, Moyers received his Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA. He is currently pursuing his Master degree in Organizational Leadership He and his wife live with their three children in St. Paul. Home