Allison Smith, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• I help institutions of higher education and community agencies keep students safe from substance use through the use of research and evaluation, technical assistance and professional development (on statewide, regional.
• Increasing participation in the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey.
• Achieving 100% compliance statewide with the Biennial Review and Annual Notification processes as mandated by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Equipping institutions across the state with the necessary technical assistance and professional development to implement opioid education, training and reporting policies.If your institution would like help on any of.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Serve as the Projector Director (and LSU liaison) for the statewide biennial administration of the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey to undergraduate students enrolled at all Louisiana institutions of higher education.
• Oversee research and evaluation of statewide collegiate student substance use, facilitate statewide, regional and instituional professional development opportunities and troubleshoot technical assistance inquiries for.
• Oversee any and all grants directly impacting the service of the LaCASU Office and develop internal and external budgets from multiple funding streams. Also, responsible for direct personnel hiring, supervision, and.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Research promotional alcohol pricing in collegiate communities and the influx of social media usage by bars and restaurants.
• Conduct local, regional and national presentations on substance use in Louisiana colleges and current prevention efforts.
• Provide technical assistance to and disseminate communications for the Louisiana Higher Education Coalition to Reduce Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (LaHEC) and the Baton Rouge Collegiate Alliance (BRCA).
• Plan and organize statewide regional trainings to foster coalition building among neighboring universities.
• Coordinate annual statewide professional development summit, targeting (but not limited to) institutions of higher education (IHEs), prevention professionals, community stakeholders, and law enforcement personnel.
• Conduct research on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among college students in Louisiana.

Rockville, Maryland

• Assist with editing drafts of “white papers” on underage drinking.
• Help to build and maintain a cross-division coalition on underage drinking.
• Create voice over scripts for grantees of Faith and Community-Based Initiatives grants for HIV/AIDS Prevention promotional tools.
• Use geo-mapping to help to best determine where SAMHSA’s services are currently in the gulf states, with regards to accessibility in the anticipation of increased mental health need and substance abuse in the wake of.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Assist with Legislative Breakfasts to help with lobbying efforts
• Maintain and update electronic contacts database of state lawmakers
• Participate in Children’s Cabinet Committee Hearings on behalf of NFP
• Track legislature and bills effecting funding for and overall child welfare in the State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Work with LSU's student-athletes to prepare weekly schedules, assist in conflict management skills, scheduling tutoring sessions and organization skills.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Black Graduate Professional Student Association, Black Faculty and Staff CaucusResearch interests include: •.

M.P.A., Public Administration

Activities and Societies: LSU Public Administration Institute Student Association (PAISA), Forum 35, Kids Hope USARonald E. McNair Scholar.

B.S, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psychology Club - President (2008-2009)•2nd Place for “Best Undergraduate Presentation in the Social Sciences”.