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About Us |
Board of Directors
Staff
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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