Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator
CurrentLead initiatives to prevent substance misuse by collaborating with community partners to assess needs, form coalitions, and implement evidence-based strategies. My work is rooted in principles of Racial Equity, Trauma-Informed Care, Positive Youth Development, Intersectionality, Cultural Humility, Restorative Justice, and Collective Impact, ensuring that all efforts are inclusive and culturally responsive. I follow the Strategic Prevention Framework, coordinating assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts in partnership with the Technical Assistance provider. I also guide the community on evidence-informed environmental strategies for prevention, while actively fostering and sustaining leadership from people of color. Through building and maintaining strong partnerships with schools, town departments, and community organizations, I ensure that our prevention efforts are collaborative, equitable, and effective in creating lasting change.