Cody Thompson

Cody Thompson is a public health advocate, policy researcher, and writer working to transform how we talk about masculinity, addiction, and gender-based violence. Drawing on his lived experience in recovery and as a gay man, he challenges the harmful systems and cultural narratives that isolate men while fueling violence, stigma, and inequity. He is pursuing a Master of Science in Addiction Policy and Practice at Georgetown University, holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago, and has conducted research on domestic violence, HIV prevention, and addiction policy. His scholarship and advocacy center the voices of people too often excluded from policymaking and advance evidence-based solutions rooted in dignity, compassion, and human rights.