First Lady Kathryn Burgum

After overcoming her own 17-year journey with addiction, Kathryn Burgum transformed personal challenge into public purpose. As the First Lady of North Dakota, she leverages her platform to combat the stigma surrounding substance use disorders.

Her firsthand experience as a long-term recovery survivor uniquely positions her to drive meaningful conversations and policy around mental health and addiction. Burgum works tirelessly to develop community-based initiatives that support individuals and families affected by these critical health challenges, demonstrating how personal resilience can create widespread societal impact.