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Latest Episodes
Episode 7: The Pyramid of Success
Dr. David Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, is our guest for this episode. At Mason, he served as Professor and Director of the Center for the Advancement of Public Health. He acquired over 180 gra
Episode 6: Missouri's Partners in Prevention
In this episode, we are speaking with Joan Masters, the Senior Coordinator of Missouri’s Partners in Prevention, also known as PIP. Joan is responsible for training and technical assistance to PIP’s 21 member campuses and serves as the primary investigato
Episode 5: Build the Community to Build the Capacity
In this episode I unpack our motto "Build the Community to Build the Capacity." I share a fun story about spaghetti, marshmallows, and kindergartners showcasing how we as a region can strengthen our community. We also want to thank the partners for
Episode 4: Iowa’s Alliance of Coalitions for Change
In this episode, we are speaking with Angie Asa-Lovstad from Iowa’s Alliance of Coalitions for Change. (AC4C for short) AC4C works to Unify Iowans to reduce substance misuse on a state and community level. We will discuss how Iowa grew a grassroots statew
Episode 3: Getting To Know ACT Missouri
In this episode, we are speaking with Alicia Ozenberger, the deputy director of ACT Missouri. ACT Missouri is a private not-for-profit corporation established in 1991 to promote drug and alcohol awareness throughout Missouri. They work with great co
Episode 2: Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training - 2019 Update
Find out what's new in the updated version of the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training curriculum! The SAPST has been a staple in prevention professionals training since the early 1990s. Over the years it has been updated with current data, latest t
An Introduction to the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center
In this inaugural episode we would like to introduce ourselves, what we will be doing at the Mid-America PTTC and share how to access our training and TA services. We will also break down the technology transfer system and the new TTC network that provide