Hi, I'm Peggi!
As an Instructor/Coach with a Master's in Social Work, I have spent 28 years in Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services. Since becoming alcohol free in July of 2021, I have added to my resume by being an alcohol free advocate, writer, facilitator, speaker, and presenter.
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Get to know Peggi
Peggi is an author, speaker and sobriety advocate. She holds a MSW and has 26 years of experience in Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services. She is currently a social work instructor/coach for UC Davis: Professional and Continuing Education. In 2018, Peggi received an Outstanding Instructor Award. Peggi published her first book, This Side of Alcohol: Random Thoughts and Candid Words of Pain, Hope, Humor and Love – and All that is Possible in Sobriety in 2021. She is also the Chief Connections Officer for award-winning Zero Proof Experiences/Sober in the City where she partners with founder Susie Streelman to provide alcohol free social experiences all over the world. Peggi also facilitates weekly Zoom meetings called ZPE Connect. Peggi received Dry Society Social Club’s 2024 National People’s Choice Award. She received AFTER Magazine's 4th Annual Alcohol-Free Reader Survey 2025 Most Influential People and This Side of Alcohol was voted Favorite Book,
Peggi recently co-authored Landing on Your North Star with Brigitta Dau.
Peggi resides with her husband Paul in West Sacramento and Lake Almanor, California.
