About Us

   Board of Directors

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MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council of Saratoga County, Inc, being a nonprofit, community-based organization, is to provide education, information and referral services on the subjects of alcohol, tobacco, other drug and violence prevention to individuals and local communities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all citizens by diminishing the adverse effects of substance abuse and violence.
 


CORE ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

* Prevention, intervention and referral services must be based on current research that confirms the effectiveness of programs and strategies. Such research reinforces the current approach of reducing risk and enhancing resiliency and protective factors in individuals, schools, families and communities.

* The most effective prevention involves the entire community including individuals (both children and adults) families, schools, and community institutions.

* Universal and selected level school programs are available to all children and youth in specified age groups and their families. Indicated programs are also offered to at-risk young people where possible. Every effort must be made to involve parents in school-based prevention and intervention programs.

* The agency work environment must be consistent with the principles of comprehensive wellness to every degree possible.

* Confidentiality, as defined by the law and standards of professional ethics, must be maintained in all professional interactions.

 


PREVENTION COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board President
Brian Backens, Underwriting Section Manager, State Farm Insurance

Board Vice President
Michael Smith, Director of Student Services, Shenendehowa Central Schools

Board Secretary
Judith M. Tirelli,
Teacher Assistant, Saratoga Springs High School

Board Treasurer
Gregory S. Burns, Information Architect, KAPL, Inc., Lockheed Martin

Directors
Hawthorne Hart, Skidmore College Student
Matthew S. Hogan, Attorney in Private Practice

Christie Keegan, Shelter Manager, Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Services
Michael Payne, Claim Manager, Property and Casualty, State Farm Insurance
David Semo, Asst. Director of Pupil Services, North Colonie Central Schools
 


PREVENTION COUNCIL STAFF

Judy A. Ekman, M.A., C.P.P., Executive Director
Marge Maxwell, Office Manager
David Garmley, Financial Manager
Tonya Beach, Office Assistant

School Services:
Pat Marin, C.P.P., Director
Kathy Henry-Starace, Prevention Specialist
Amalia Currier, Prevention Specialist
Laura Lane, Prevention Specialist
Jen Jones, Reconnecting Youth Program

Services for At-Risk Youth and Families:
Patty Kilgore, MSW, Director

Saratoga County Youth Court:
Lisa Chamberlain, Youth Court Director
Dawn Knight, Youth Court Assistant

Community Services:
Robin Lyle, Community Mobilization
Mary Zlotnick, Community Education and Parenting
Dominic Ruggeri, Gambling Specialist

Coalition Services:
Janine Stuchin, MS, CHES, Director

 
   

 

 

 

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