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Latest Episodes
Episode 46: Introducing our new Project Director
Steve Miller joined the Mid-America PTTC in November after leading the Partnership for Success at Community Partnership in Springfield, MO. He is a champion of community awareness for Drug Endangered
Episode 44: The CDC's Drug-Free Communities Support Program
The Drug-Free Communities Support Program is the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent and reduce substance use among youth. The program was created in 1998 within the White House
Episode 43: National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center
A wonderful conversation with Priscila Giamassi from the National Hispanic and Latino Prevention Technology Transfer Center. This episode dives into a powerful leadership academy, special video projec
Episode 42: Leadership in a loosely coupled, multi-stakeholder system
Are you asking yourself "how do I lead in the situation when there is no one specifically in charge, multiple stakeholders are involved in the decision making process, and there is no way you can forc
Episode 41: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation
A conversation with Nicole Augustine
Episode 40: Updates From Our SAMHSA Regional Administrator
On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kim Nelson, our SAMHSA Regional Administrator. Kim shares something that’s worth celebrating all year long! What is it you ask… we’ll you've got to listen to find out! She also highlights...
Episode 39: Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day
On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Parsons, a Prevention Program Coordinator at Kansas’s very own DCCCA. Mike shares the great work they are doing across the state with their Drug Endangered Children Alliances and...
Episode 38: Prepped & Ready - Empowering Parents Across the Region!
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Shayla Sullivant and Alex Hartwig from Children’s Mercy in Kansas City. They share some of the work they are doing to empower parents to address the hard topics that can be very uncomfortable and talk about changes...