SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Kris Archie
Kris Archie, a Secwepemc and Seme7 woman from the Ts’qescen First Nation, is passionate about heart-based community work and facilitating positive change. In her own words: “My lived experiences as a mixed blood woman, mother and community member informs my desire for inclusion, accessibility, and justice”. Archie was the project manager for the Vancourver Foundation's youth homelessness initiative, called Fostering Change before becoming the Executive Director of “The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada”, an open network to promote giving, sharing, and philanthropy in Aboriginal communities across the country. In all of her roles, Kris works to transform philanthropy and contribute to positive change by creating spaces of learning, relationship-building and activation.
Kris Archie
Kris Archie, a Secwepemc and Seme7 woman from the Ts’qescen First Nation, is passionate about heart-based community work and facilitating positive change. In her own words: “My lived experiences as a mixed blood woman, mother and community member informs my desire for inclusion, accessibility, and justice”. Archie was the project manager for the Vancourver Foundation's youth homelessness initiative, called Fostering Change before becoming the Executive Director of “The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada”, an open network to promote giving, sharing, and philanthropy in Aboriginal communities across the country. In all of her roles, Kris works to transform philanthropy and contribute to positive change by creating spaces of learning, relationship-building and activation.
Stephen Bedwell, Racine Police Department.
Thomas Bentley, MS, is a Substance Abuse Researcher with the UW Population Health Institute and WI Dept of Health Services.
Tom is currently serving as the Research Analyst for the Wisconsin Prescription Drug/ Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths Prevention Project ( WI- PDO). Prior to his time at the UW, Tom's work has included working as an analyst for the National Council on Crime and Delinquency, and as an Institutional Researcher at McHenry County College in Illinois. Tom earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois - Urbana, and a M.S. in Demography from Florida State University.
Tom is currently serving as the Research Analyst for the Wisconsin Prescription Drug/ Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths Prevention Project ( WI- PDO). Prior to his time at the UW, Tom's work has included working as an analyst for the National Council on Crime and Delinquency, and as an Institutional Researcher at McHenry County College in Illinois. Tom earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois - Urbana, and a M.S. in Demography from Florida State University.
Dorothy Chaney, Principal, WI Community Health Alliance.
Dorothy Chaney is the Founder of Wisconsin Community Health Alliance, an organization committed to supporting coalitions, agencies and individuals to improve the health of their communities and the environments in which they live. For more than 20 years, Dorothy has worked with community based coalitions throughout the United States, supporting their efforts to combat the impact of substance use on youth and families.
Dorothy is a consultant with the Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), working all over the United States, and with CADCA's international training team in Albania and Indonesia, supporting the formation of coalitions.
In addition to being committed to supporting communities in public health efforts, Dorothy is a strong youth advocate and currently serves as an elected Board of Education member in Marshfield, WI, where she resides with her two daughters.
Dorothy Chaney is the Founder of Wisconsin Community Health Alliance, an organization committed to supporting coalitions, agencies and individuals to improve the health of their communities and the environments in which they live. For more than 20 years, Dorothy has worked with community based coalitions throughout the United States, supporting their efforts to combat the impact of substance use on youth and families.
Dorothy is a consultant with the Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), working all over the United States, and with CADCA's international training team in Albania and Indonesia, supporting the formation of coalitions.
In addition to being committed to supporting communities in public health efforts, Dorothy is a strong youth advocate and currently serves as an elected Board of Education member in Marshfield, WI, where she resides with her two daughters.
Lynne Cotter, Research Scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health.
Lynne Cotter has experience designing and using multiple data systems within the state from her work at the Office of Children's Mental Health, and as an analyst with the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Long Term Care. Prior to joining the State, Lynne received her Master's in Public Health from The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, after which she worked at Epic, and also at the University of Wisconsin Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health. Lynne holds expertise in data analytics, data visualization, IT system design, and in supporting people and programs in understanding how best to use data for programs and system innovation, evaluation, and improvement.
Lynne Cotter has experience designing and using multiple data systems within the state from her work at the Office of Children's Mental Health, and as an analyst with the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Long Term Care. Prior to joining the State, Lynne received her Master's in Public Health from The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, after which she worked at Epic, and also at the University of Wisconsin Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health. Lynne holds expertise in data analytics, data visualization, IT system design, and in supporting people and programs in understanding how best to use data for programs and system innovation, evaluation, and improvement.
Cecie Culp, UW Substance Use Prevention Outreach Specialist.
Cecie works with the prevention team at the Department of Health Services - Division of Care and Treatment Services. Cecie has worked with other prevention partners and DHS colleagues on the new statewide underage drinking prevention campaign and is excited to present it to the South, Southeast, and Northeast regions.
Cecie works with the prevention team at the Department of Health Services - Division of Care and Treatment Services. Cecie has worked with other prevention partners and DHS colleagues on the new statewide underage drinking prevention campaign and is excited to present it to the South, Southeast, and Northeast regions.
Katie Dively, Research Scientist II, M.S., CHES at Montana State University.
Experienced Research Scientist II and Trainer in the public health field. Katie has provided training and support to over 100 communities across the country, with the goal of improving health and safety. With a passion for studying health behavior, she has engaged in numerous research projects, and led prevention efforts in a variety of topic areas, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, maltreatment and traffic safety. Katie has provided resources, technical assistance and training relating to evidence based prevention practices, including program planning, capacity builders, assessment, implementation and evaluation.
Experienced Research Scientist II and Trainer in the public health field. Katie has provided training and support to over 100 communities across the country, with the goal of improving health and safety. With a passion for studying health behavior, she has engaged in numerous research projects, and led prevention efforts in a variety of topic areas, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, maltreatment and traffic safety. Katie has provided resources, technical assistance and training relating to evidence based prevention practices, including program planning, capacity builders, assessment, implementation and evaluation.
Ryan Dobbs, Special Agent, Wisconsin Department of Justice - Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
Special Agent Dobbs has worked narcotics investigations in the northeast region of the state since 2014. He currently serves as a regional coordinator for DCI's Cannabis Eradication and Suppression Effort Program, is a member of Wisconsin's Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response team, and serves on the executive board of the Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association.
Special Agent Dobbs has worked narcotics investigations in the northeast region of the state since 2014. He currently serves as a regional coordinator for DCI's Cannabis Eradication and Suppression Effort Program, is a member of Wisconsin's Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response team, and serves on the executive board of the Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association.
Jill Gamez, MBA, MSPH, CSAC, PS.
Jill acts as the Executive Director of Arbor Place, Inc., a behavioral health treatment center with locations in Menomonie and River Falls, Wisconsin. Jill serves on the Planning and Funding Committee of the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and chaired the ad-hoc committee that developed the “SCAODA Workplace Prevention Report.”
Jill acts as the Executive Director of Arbor Place, Inc., a behavioral health treatment center with locations in Menomonie and River Falls, Wisconsin. Jill serves on the Planning and Funding Committee of the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and chaired the ad-hoc committee that developed the “SCAODA Workplace Prevention Report.”
Michelle Devine Giese, BS, SACIT.
Michelle is CEO of Apricity, which includes residential treatment, contract packaging, sober living and recovery support services. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Michelle holds a license in AODA counseling. Michelle serves on the Planning and Funding Committee of the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and was a member of the ad-hoc committee that developed the “SCAODA Workplace Prevention Report.” Michelle has been in recovery for over 24 years.
Michelle is CEO of Apricity, which includes residential treatment, contract packaging, sober living and recovery support services. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Michelle holds a license in AODA counseling. Michelle serves on the Planning and Funding Committee of the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and was a member of the ad-hoc committee that developed the “SCAODA Workplace Prevention Report.” Michelle has been in recovery for over 24 years.
Stephanie Gyldenvand, Community Health Strategist at the Winnebago County Health Department.
Stephanie supports the Winnebago County Drug and Alcohol Coalition, as well as the Overdose Fatality Review team, and administers the Opioid Harm Prevention Program grant.
Stephanie brings a focus of engaging residents, those with lived experience, and community agencies/organizations to make an impact on systematic issues, such as substance use, through collaboration and action.
Stephanie supports the Winnebago County Drug and Alcohol Coalition, as well as the Overdose Fatality Review team, and administers the Opioid Harm Prevention Program grant.
Stephanie brings a focus of engaging residents, those with lived experience, and community agencies/organizations to make an impact on systematic issues, such as substance use, through collaboration and action.
Mary Raina Haralampopoulos, Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Mary Raina Haralampopoulos, MSW, is a certified Prevention Specialist at the Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. As the Prevention Coordinator, she coordinates the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth Regional Prevention Centers' contracts, and the Partnership for Success 2015 discretionary grant. She is responsible for assessing the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of existing and emerging resources/services aimed at the statewide prevention of legal and illegal use or misuse of substances among Wisconsin's population. She completed the three-year, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's Prevention Fellowship Program. She earned her Master's Degree in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has worked in the fields of prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. She is a certified FASD Trainer.
Mary Raina Haralampopoulos, MSW, is a certified Prevention Specialist at the Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. As the Prevention Coordinator, she coordinates the Alliance for Wisconsin Youth Regional Prevention Centers' contracts, and the Partnership for Success 2015 discretionary grant. She is responsible for assessing the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of existing and emerging resources/services aimed at the statewide prevention of legal and illegal use or misuse of substances among Wisconsin's population. She completed the three-year, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's Prevention Fellowship Program. She earned her Master's Degree in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has worked in the fields of prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. She is a certified FASD Trainer.
Deb Heffner, Community Advocates
As Grants Manager of Community Advocates Public Policy Institute (PPI), Deborah advances the mission of PPI by creating sustainability and supporting future growth. Her responsibilities include poverty prevention and public policy grants researching, writing, and reporting. She is also responsible for building relationships with community partners and funders on behalf of PPI.
As Grants Manager of Community Advocates Public Policy Institute (PPI), Deborah advances the mission of PPI by creating sustainability and supporting future growth. Her responsibilities include poverty prevention and public policy grants researching, writing, and reporting. She is also responsible for building relationships with community partners and funders on behalf of PPI.
Sara Jesse, Community Health Strategist with the Sauk County Health Department, and the Not In My House Campaign.
Nzinga Kahlid, MA, Prevention Coordinator with the Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS), Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division, LUR Campaign.
Madeline Kornbeck, Stigma Reduction in Greendale, WI.
Kari Lerch, Deputy Director of the Public Policy Institute.
Kari oversees both the prevention and policy efforts of the Institute. Her passion for alleviating poverty and its harmful effects inspires her work at the Institute and motivates other members of the staff. Kari's connection to Community Advocates began in 2006, when she joined the organization as an intern while obtaining her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After graduation, Kari was hired and worked at the agency in a variety of roles, while also obtaining her Master's Degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration. Kari's experience with prevention began in 2012 when she transitioned into the Public Policy Institute and focused on positive youth development. For seven years, Kari has been working to grow the Institute's focus on substance abuse prevention as a core foundation for the Institute's mission.
Kari oversees both the prevention and policy efforts of the Institute. Her passion for alleviating poverty and its harmful effects inspires her work at the Institute and motivates other members of the staff. Kari's connection to Community Advocates began in 2006, when she joined the organization as an intern while obtaining her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After graduation, Kari was hired and worked at the agency in a variety of roles, while also obtaining her Master's Degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration. Kari's experience with prevention began in 2012 when she transitioned into the Public Policy Institute and focused on positive youth development. For seven years, Kari has been working to grow the Institute's focus on substance abuse prevention as a core foundation for the Institute's mission.
Dr. Monique Liston, Black Woman.
Monique was born and raised in Milwaukee. She attended undergraduate college at Howard University in Washington, D.C. where she obtained a BA in Sociology. She obtained an MPA from the University of Delaware and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She teaches at Marquette University, and is proudly the Chief Strategist and Joyful Militant at UBUNTU Research and Evaluation, an organization that embraces Black women's thought, livelihood, and leadership. She finds her spiritual work is in leadership and facilitation. Monique cannot wait for the masses to rise up in revolutionary love and propose a new system that rejects the notions of the white supremacist capitalist militarist heteropatriarchy so she can focus on her love of food and feeding people. As best as she knows how, she is doing the work that the ancestors set out for her.
Monique was born and raised in Milwaukee. She attended undergraduate college at Howard University in Washington, D.C. where she obtained a BA in Sociology. She obtained an MPA from the University of Delaware and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She teaches at Marquette University, and is proudly the Chief Strategist and Joyful Militant at UBUNTU Research and Evaluation, an organization that embraces Black women's thought, livelihood, and leadership. She finds her spiritual work is in leadership and facilitation. Monique cannot wait for the masses to rise up in revolutionary love and propose a new system that rejects the notions of the white supremacist capitalist militarist heteropatriarchy so she can focus on her love of food and feeding people. As best as she knows how, she is doing the work that the ancestors set out for her.
Christy Niemuth, Overdose Prevention Coordinator at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery, and the National Prevention Network representative for Wisconsin.
Ms. Niemuth holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and a Master's Degree in Grant Writing, Program Management and Evaluation. She has been working in the field of substance abuse services for over 15 years. Ms. Niemuth serves as the Grant Coordinator for the Prescription Drug / Opioid Overdose Prevention (PDO) grant, the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis (STR), and the State Opioid Response (SOR) prevention grants. Prior to working for the State of Wisconsin, Ms. Niemuth worked at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, providing evaluation services federal substance abuse prevention grant projects.
Ms. Niemuth holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and a Master's Degree in Grant Writing, Program Management and Evaluation. She has been working in the field of substance abuse services for over 15 years. Ms. Niemuth serves as the Grant Coordinator for the Prescription Drug / Opioid Overdose Prevention (PDO) grant, the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis (STR), and the State Opioid Response (SOR) prevention grants. Prior to working for the State of Wisconsin, Ms. Niemuth worked at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, providing evaluation services federal substance abuse prevention grant projects.
Nick Place, Owner of Route 961 Training & Consultants, former law enforcement in Northeast Wisconsin, and a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
Nick Place has spent 18 years in law enforcement in Northeast Wisconsin. He has been a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) since 2004, he has multiple instructor certifications, and a Regional Coordinator for the Wisconsin DRE program. He has testified as an expert in impaired driving cases, mentored and trained new instructors, and he has won statewide awards as a “Top 10 DRE” and Outstanding Performance as a DRE. He has worked a variety of assignments throughout his career ranging from routine patrol to drug investigations, interdiction, SWAT, and K9 handler. He started Route 961 Training and Consultants to deliver drug training to law enforcement and the public.
Nick Place has spent 18 years in law enforcement in Northeast Wisconsin. He has been a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) since 2004, he has multiple instructor certifications, and a Regional Coordinator for the Wisconsin DRE program. He has testified as an expert in impaired driving cases, mentored and trained new instructors, and he has won statewide awards as a “Top 10 DRE” and Outstanding Performance as a DRE. He has worked a variety of assignments throughout his career ranging from routine patrol to drug investigations, interdiction, SWAT, and K9 handler. He started Route 961 Training and Consultants to deliver drug training to law enforcement and the public.
Kate Rifken, MS, Substance Use Data and Evaluation Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services.
Kate holds her Master's in Science in Population Health Sciences from UW-Madison, with a focus on translational research. Kate's background includes a focus on data dissemination and visualization, as well as previous work in mental health and pharmaceutical clinical trials, program evaluation, translational research, neuroscience, and contemplative practice research. Currently, Kate works to analyze and disseminate data around all substances and their impacts on the health of Wisconsin. After working in a variety of health fields, Kate understands that traditional metrics do not always tell the full story. She works to shape the best evaluation and analysis techniques for each project and to evaluate, visualize, and disseminate appropriate information.
Kate holds her Master's in Science in Population Health Sciences from UW-Madison, with a focus on translational research. Kate's background includes a focus on data dissemination and visualization, as well as previous work in mental health and pharmaceutical clinical trials, program evaluation, translational research, neuroscience, and contemplative practice research. Currently, Kate works to analyze and disseminate data around all substances and their impacts on the health of Wisconsin. After working in a variety of health fields, Kate understands that traditional metrics do not always tell the full story. She works to shape the best evaluation and analysis techniques for each project and to evaluate, visualize, and disseminate appropriate information.
SarahJean Schluechtermann, Community Health Strategist at the Winnebago County Health Department.
SarahJean serves as the co-chair of the Winnebago County Drug and Alcohol Coalition (WCDAC) Data Team. She enjoys utilizing her data skills to work on all things related to data.
SarahJean serves as the co-chair of the Winnebago County Drug and Alcohol Coalition (WCDAC) Data Team. She enjoys utilizing her data skills to work on all things related to data.
Julia Sherman, Coordinator, Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project at the UW-Madison Law School.
Since 2001, Julia Sherman has been working with community coalitions and local policy makers to prevent and reduce excessive and illegal alcohol use through the adoption of evidence based politics and practices. Her alcohol policy work began at the American Model Association and later at the Center on Alcohol, Marketing and Youth. In 2010, she founded Wisconsin Alcohol Policy at the UW-Milwaukee. This project provides technical assistance and training to Wisconsin individuals, elected officials, and groups seeking to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse. She chaired the SCAODA Alcohol, Culture and Environment Work Group and wrote its final report, Changing Wisconsin's Alcohol Environment to Promote Safe and Healthy Lives, commonly called the A.C.E. Report.
Since 2001, Julia Sherman has been working with community coalitions and local policy makers to prevent and reduce excessive and illegal alcohol use through the adoption of evidence based politics and practices. Her alcohol policy work began at the American Model Association and later at the Center on Alcohol, Marketing and Youth. In 2010, she founded Wisconsin Alcohol Policy at the UW-Milwaukee. This project provides technical assistance and training to Wisconsin individuals, elected officials, and groups seeking to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse. She chaired the SCAODA Alcohol, Culture and Environment Work Group and wrote its final report, Changing Wisconsin's Alcohol Environment to Promote Safe and Healthy Lives, commonly called the A.C.E. Report.
Jeremy Triblett, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator with the Community Advocates Public Policy Institute.
Jeremy came to the Public Policy Institute as a youth work professional, national professional development trainer, and coordinator of citywide initiatives for more than 18 organizations. As the Public Policy Institute's Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Jeremy combines his experience in project coordination, collective impact strategies, professional development training, and organizational development to advance the work of youth - and family - serving organizations. Previously, Jeremy served as the Resource Coordinator at the Public Policy Institute through ReCast MKE.
Jeremy came to the Public Policy Institute as a youth work professional, national professional development trainer, and coordinator of citywide initiatives for more than 18 organizations. As the Public Policy Institute's Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Jeremy combines his experience in project coordination, collective impact strategies, professional development training, and organizational development to advance the work of youth - and family - serving organizations. Previously, Jeremy served as the Resource Coordinator at the Public Policy Institute through ReCast MKE.
Steve Wagner, Lieutenant, Racine Police Department, Training Unit.
Chris Wardlow, MAT, PS, Certified Prevention Specialist for Catalpa Health.
In addition to being a Certified Prevention Specialist, Chris is contracted to Outagamie County to help coordinate the county’s substance use prevention efforts. Chris serves on the Prevention Committee of the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and was a member of the ad-hoc committee that developed the “SCAODA Workplace Prevention Report.”
In addition to being a Certified Prevention Specialist, Chris is contracted to Outagamie County to help coordinate the county’s substance use prevention efforts. Chris serves on the Prevention Committee of the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and was a member of the ad-hoc committee that developed the “SCAODA Workplace Prevention Report.”
Scott Webb, Outreach Specialist & Trauma Informed Care Coordinator for the
State Department of Health Services.
As a UW-Madison contractor, Scott leads the Wisconsin Department of Health Service's Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery in promoting Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) in community-based substance use disorder programs. This includes the promotion of best practice wraparound services in community based substance use disorder programs and training and technical assistance for the workforce to implement these concepts into practice.
State Department of Health Services.
As a UW-Madison contractor, Scott leads the Wisconsin Department of Health Service's Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery in promoting Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) in community-based substance use disorder programs. This includes the promotion of best practice wraparound services in community based substance use disorder programs and training and technical assistance for the workforce to implement these concepts into practice.
Erin Winkler, Associate Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies & Urban Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Dr. Winkler serves on the advisory boards of Childhood and Adolescent Studies; Ethnic Studies; and Latin American, Caribbean, and US Latino/a Studies; and is affiliated faculty in Women's Studies. She earned her Ph.D. in African American Studies at the University of California - Berkley, and was a postdoctoral fellow in African American Studies at Northwestern University. She is author of the book, Learning Race, Learning Place: Shaping Racial Identities and Ideas in African American Childhoods. She has served as a consultant for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, working to train museum staff and K-12 teachers to have productive conversations about race and racism, with people of all ages and backgrounds. She has also consulted on issues of race and equity for several schools, school districts and corporations.
Dr. Winkler serves on the advisory boards of Childhood and Adolescent Studies; Ethnic Studies; and Latin American, Caribbean, and US Latino/a Studies; and is affiliated faculty in Women's Studies. She earned her Ph.D. in African American Studies at the University of California - Berkley, and was a postdoctoral fellow in African American Studies at Northwestern University. She is author of the book, Learning Race, Learning Place: Shaping Racial Identities and Ideas in African American Childhoods. She has served as a consultant for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, working to train museum staff and K-12 teachers to have productive conversations about race and racism, with people of all ages and backgrounds. She has also consulted on issues of race and equity for several schools, school districts and corporations.