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Drug Free Pennsylvania, a statewide non-profit, provides businesses with cost-effective drug-free workplace programs such as drug testing, training and policies; and delivers innovative anti-drug media campaigns to raise awareness, change behaviors, and inspire action to prevent substance abuse. Learn more about Drug Free PA’s initiatives by visiting our programs page.

Drug Free Pennsylvania is committed to building a strong presence within communities all across Pennsylvania. By partnering with local companies and organizations through workplace programs and cause-related marketing initiatives, we create awareness about substance abuse and more importantly change behaviors. In addition, we reach out to educate parents and provide assistance to troubled workers, their families and their employers.

These efforts not only help people overcome substance abuse, but also allow our partners to align themselves with a worthy cause, increase goodwill and positively influence the attitudes and behaviors of the Commonwealth’s youth.

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Jeffrey
Greenawalt

Title: Board Member, Senior Research Associate – HealthcareData Company, LLC

Senator Joe
Scarnati

Title: Board Government Advisor, State Senator and Senate of Pennsylvania

Bio: State Senator Joe Scarnati
25th District

Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati is currently serving his 4th term in the Pennsylvania Senate. As President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Joe holds the third-highest constitutional office in the State. He was born and raised in Brockway Pennsylvania and represents the 25th Senatorial District, which includes Cameron, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Tioga and portions of Clearfield and Warren Counties.

Joe grew up understanding that business and industry are vital to our state’s economy and its future. After graduating from Penn State University at DuBois, Joe became a third-generation business owner in the Brockway area. He has carried on the lifelong tradition of working to better his community through involvement and civic leadership, serving on both the Brockway Borough Council and the Jefferson County Development Council. He is also a member of the St. Tobias Roman Catholic Church in Brockway. Working in the private sector for 20 years prior to coming to Harrisburg and serving as a local official have given him a unique perspective on how government can work more effectively to help job-creators, working families and communities.

Since being elected to office, Joe has been a leader in reforming the way business is conducted in Harrisburg, and he remains committed to making the institution more open and accessible to the citizens of the Commonwealth. As Senate President Pro Tempore, Joe serves as an ex-officio member of each of the 22 Senate Committees. He has been a committed leader in addressing numerous important fiscal and conservative issues within the state.

In his 12 years as a State Senator, Joe has served as a rank and file member of the Senate, as a member of Senate Leadership and currently as Senate President Pro Tempore – a position that he was elected to by the full Senate. In November of 2008, with the passing of Catherine Baker Knoll, Joe became Pennsylvania’s 31st Lieutenant Governor. He served the remainder of Lieutenant Governor Knoll’s term, which ended January 18, 2011.

Joe enjoys spending time in his hometown of Brockway and working outdoors. He is the father of three children, Lisa, Kelly, and Michael.

Kevin
Ream

Title: Board Treasurer, Financial Policies and Controls – TE Connectivity

Bio: Kevin is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Pennsylvania with over 11 years of diverse industry experience in the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors.

He is currently a member of the Financial Policies and Controls Team at TE Connectivity in Middletown, PA, responsible for ensuring the organization’s compliance with financial policies and controls. With a 50-plus year history of leadership, TE Connectivity is a global, $12.1 billion company that designs and manufactures over 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of our lives. Our nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry—from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks—enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities.

Kevin’s career also consisted of spending time with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, The Hershey Company, as well as Arnold Transportation Services, Inc. as their Controller.

Valerie
Corbin Ketchen

Title: Secretary

Bio: Bio coming soon.

Len
Ference

Title: Board Vice Chairperson, Executive Director – Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education

Email Address: [email protected]

 

Bio: Leonard Ference, middle school principal and educator for the past 41 years transforming a junior high into a middle school which is recognized for outstanding programs and student performance. He is the recipient of leadership awards from the Council of Public Education; Phi Delta Kappa from Shippensburg University and the Capital Area Intermediate Unit. He is the recipient of the George M. Leader Excellence in Education Award and the NASSP Pennsylvania Middle School Principal of the Year. He has made presentations at state and national educational conferences. He is Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education, and the co-founder of Kaizen Associates Educational Consulting,Inc.

Diane
Seibert

Title: Board Chairperson, Patient Advocacy Project Manager – PA Medical Society

Phone Number: 717-909-2647

Bio: My position with the PA Medical Society provided me with an opportunity to serve on the Board of Drug Free PA. My nursing, business education, and strong interest in public health positions me to bring a medical perspective to Drug Free PA, and provides me with an opportunity to serve the community and make an impact on choices young people make today.

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Thank you for your interest in Drug Free Pennsylvania. For questions or comments, please complete and submit this online inquiry form. A member of our team will contact you promptly.

Drug Free Pennsylvania (DFPA) is a statewide, nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization that creates healthier communities by educating individuals of all ages and providing workplace solutions through programs that prevent substance abuse. We accomplish our mission through influencing healthy choices, lifestyle changes and striving to make Pennsylvania a safe place to live, work, play, and learn without the undue influences and effects of substance abuse.

If you prefer to reach us by phone, please call 1.800.533.3394.

Slate HIll Business Center
3901 Hartzdale Dr.
Suite 110
Camp HIll, PA 17011
717.232.0300
717.232.5400 fax




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Our Aim and How We Reach It

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Drug Free Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to combat drug and alcohol abuse in Pennsylvania through partnerships with employers, employees, schools, public agencies, and the media.

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Drug Free Workplace Solutions

http://www.drugfreesolutions.org

A program that provides employers with affordable drug-free workplace programs that include policy development, supervisor and employee trainings, drug testing and EAP services.

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Straight Talk for Parents

http://www.straighttalkforparents.org

A program designed to educate parents about emerging drug trends; signs and symptoms of teen drug use; and assists parents in the development of communication skills to speak and listen to their children about substance abuse.

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The Media Straight Up!

A middle school curriculum designed to assist educators and prevention specialists in guiding kids to make more informed decisions, such as avoiding risky drug and alcohol-related behaviors, while learning how traditional and online media influence society. Media Literacy Seminars for educators and prevention specialists who want to become a leader in media literacy held each fall.

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Sound Off! PSA Contest

Annual statewide television public service announcement (PSA) contest for students in grades 6 – 12.

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Connect & Protect PA

Campaign launched throughout the Commonwealth of PA in order to generate awareness of the dangers of prescription drug abuse among parents and teenagers.

Staff

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Drug Free Pennsylvania (DFPA) is a statewide, nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization that creates healthier communities by educating individuals of all ages and providing workplace solutions through programs that prevent substance abuse. We accomplish our mission through influencing healthy choices, lifestyle changes and striving to make Pennsylvania a safe place to live, work, play, and learn without the undue influences and effects of substance abuse.

Kim
Shoffner

Title: Programs Coordinator

Phone Number: 717-232-0300

Email Address: [email protected]

 

Bio: Bio coming soon.

RIchard
Miller

Title: Educational Program Director

Phone Number: 717-232-0300

Email Address: [email protected]

 

Bio: Bio coming soon.

Jennifer
Schick

Title: Business Development Director

Phone Number: 717-232-0300

Email Address: [email protected]

 

Bio: Bio coming soon.

Christie
Wentz

Title: Acting Executive Director

Phone Number: 717-232-0300

Email Address: [email protected]

 

Bio: Bio coming soon.