Committees

Chair: Gregory Stewart, UC BSW DL Field Coordinator  gregory.stewart@uc.edu
Vice Chair for Communications: TBD
UC Clermont College Liaison: Jennifer M. Radt, LSW, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs & Services, Chief Diversity Officer, radtjm@ucmail.uc.edu
UC Blue Ash College Liaison: Judy Singleton, PhD, MSW, LISW-S, Assoc Professor, Social Work,  singlejl@ucmail.uc.edu
UC Main Campus Liaison: Carly Griffith, CHES, OCPS, Associate Director, Student Wellness Center, griff2cy@ucmail.uc.edu
UC East Campus Liaison: Monica Faison, coffeymi@ucmail.uc.edu
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Liaison: Holly Stoddard, MSSA, LISW, LICDC, Addiction Studies & Human and Social Services Instructor, holly.stoddard@cincinnatistate.edu

UC Blue Ash College Intern: Mariam Soumare soumarmm@mail.uc.edu
UC Clermont College Intern: Nicole Tharp tharpnl@mail.uc.edu
UC East Campus Intern: McKenna Warren warrenmj@mail.uc.edu
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Intern: TBD

Members of Committee include:
Michael Buzzelli, MA, MPH, OCPS, Director of Problem Gambling Services, PGNO, Ohio Casino Control Commission, michael.buzzelli@casinocontrol.ohio.gov
Cindy Chizewick, LISW-S, LICDC, GAMBp Brighter Day Wellness LLC, ce@brighterdayswellnessandrecovery.com
Amanda Constantino,  MSW LSW LCDCIII, Outpatient Team Lead, Chemical Addiction Treatment Center, amandac@ccatsober.org
Michanne Davis, LISW-S, UC Main Counseling & Psy Ser, davis2mm@ucmail.uc.edu
Michelle Gabbard, CDCA, CHW, RA, gabbarmh@mail.uc.edu
Kristina Latta-Landefeld, MS, OCPS, Chief Operating Officer, Envision Partnerships, klatta@envisionpartnerships.com
Jesse Moyer, Senior Vice President of Member Development and Support, Phi Delta Theta 
Kelsey Smothers, Director, Coalition for a Drug Free Clermont County, ksmothers@gcbhs.com

Spring 2025 Objectives:

• Problem Gambling Awareness Month is in March, populations for outreach:
  • UC Blue Ash College
  • UC Clermont College
  • UC Online
  • UC East Campus
  • UC West Campus including residence halls
  • Cincinnati State Technical and Community College 
• Use social media to promote problem gambling prevention
• Research peer institutions with focus on sports betting and its implications.

You are invited to join the Coalition College Committee!
Meeting dates for 2025:
Jan 7, 2-3pm
Feb 4, 2-3pm
March 4, 2-3pm
April 1, 2-3pm
May 6, 2-3pm

Chair: Cindy Chizewick, LISW-S,LICDC, GAMBp brighterdayswellnessrecovery@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Jeff Rhein, MRC, PCC-s, LICDC-CS, jrhein@mhrbwcc.org
Vice Chair Communications: Jessica Deese, CDCA, RA deeseja@mail.uc.edu
Vice Chair Agency Liaison: Jordan McLane, bryantj9@mail.uc.edu
Vice Chair Community Events: Terry Gay, terryg@ccatsober.org
Assistant to Terry, Alicia Arnold aliciaa@ccatsober.org
Vice Chair Casino Gaming Outreach: Tammy Sanderson, t.sand1@hotmail.com
Vice Chair Belterra Park Gaming Outreach: Kelsey Smothers ksmothers@gcbhs.com
Vice Chair Miami Valley: Jeff Rhein, MRC, PCC-s, LICDC-CS, jrhein@mhrbwwcc.org

Members of Committee include:
Jen Bierer, PreventionFIRST!, jbierer@prevention-first.org
Sheila Blankenship, RA, CDCA pending (Clark County), watkins4@mail.uc.edu
Aleah Bostick, Pressley Ridge, abostick@pressleyridge.org
Michael Buzzelli, MA, MPH, OCPS, Assoc. Dir., PGNO, mbuzzelli@pgnohio.org
Amanda Constantino,  MSW LSW LCDCIII, Outpatient Team Lead, Chemical Addiction Treatment Center , amandac@ccatsober.org
Monica Coffey-Faison, LSW, School of SW Prog. Coor., MSW, RA, coffeymi@ucmail.uc.edu
Nancy Eyman, RA, eymannc@mail.uc.edu
Casey Flowers, Compliance Specialist, Hardrock Casino Cinti, Casey.Flowers@hrccincinnati.com
Nicole Fredrick, Director of Access and Outreach at Center for Addiction Treatment (CAT)
Noreen Loftus Spilman, Neeton2@gmail.com
MaryAnn OMallory, LPCC-S, LICDS-CS, Chief Clinical Officer, Resurge Recovery, maryann.omalloy@resurgerecovery.com
Eric Skalski, Director of Compliance, Hardrock Casino Cinti, eric.skalski@hrccincinnati.com
Gregory Stewart, UC BSW DL Field Coordinator, gregory.stewart@uc.edu

You are invited to join the Coalition Outreach Committee!
Meeting dates, first Friday of the month:
Jan 10, 10-11:30 am 
Feb 7, 10-11:30 am 
March 14, 10-11:30 am 
April 4, 10-11:30 am 
May 2, 10-11:30 am 
June 6, 10-11:30 am 
July 11, 10-11:30 am 
Aug 1, 10-11:30 am 
Sept 5, 10:00-11:30 am 
Oct 3, 10:00-11:30 am 
Nov 7, 10:00-11:30 am 
Dec 5, 10:00-11:30 am

Contact Jessica Deese deeseja@mail.uc.edu to receive ZOOM Link.

You are invited to join the new Butler County Committee to plan a future CEU day and conduct problem gambling prevention and treatment in Butler County. 
Chair: Kristina Latta-Landefeld, MS, OCPS, klatta@envisionpartnerships.com
Vice Chair: Madison Noble, mnoble@envisionpartnerships.com
Committee members include:
Deborah K. Hater, BAPAC, LCDC III, GAMB, Preble Co. Court Liaison, Recovery & Recovery Wellness Center for Midwest Ohio serving Darke, Miami and Preble counties, DHater@rwcohio.org
Mearl Hodges, mhodges@rwcohio.org
Gregory Stewart, UC BSW DL Field Coordinator, gregory.stewart@uc.edu

Contact Madison Noble to join Committee mnoble@envisionpartnerships.com.

Chair: Gregory Stewart Gregory.Stewart@uc.edu
Webmaster: Carrie Raterman
Vice Chair for Social Media: TBD
Coalition Liaison, Coshocton County (Coshocton): Katrina Richcreek, richcrkm@ucmail.uc.edu
Coalition Liaison, Franklin County (Columbus): Gabrielle Bradley, bradlegn@mail.uc.edu
Coalition Liaison, Franklin County (Columbus): Elisa Kibbey, kibbeyer@mail.uc.edu
Coalition Liaison, Washington County (Marietta): Megan Gilliam, gilliamn@mail.uc.edu
2024-2025 Southwest Ohio Intern to be determined

Chair: Monica Coffey Faison, coffeymi@ucmail.uc.edu

Members of Committee include:
Tennille Ali - tennilleali88@gmail.com
Gwenivere Brown - purplebutterfly200@gmail.com
Rachel Johnson - rachelj@ccatsober.org
Gregory Stewart, UC BSW DL Field Coordinator, gregory.stewart@uc.edu

December 2024 PGC Strategic Planning Committee Report
The committee needs a co-chair and more committee members and invites more members to join the committee.

Committee Goals

Goal 1: Strengthen Organizational Infrastructure

• Objective 1.1: Identify and recruit diverse and committed members with expertise in governance, finance, non-profit status, and community engagement by the end of the 2025. 
• Objective 1.2: Review bylaws for compliance with state and federal nonprofit regulations within six months. 
• Objective 1.3: Secure nonprofit incorporation status in Ohio as a prerequisite for filing for 501(c)(3) recognition within nine months.

Goal 2: Achieve 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status

• Objective 2.1: Engage a legal or nonprofit consultant to assist with completing the IRS Form 1023 application within 6 months. 
• Objective 2.2: Develop and approve a detailed business plan, including financial projections, to submit with the 501(c)(3) application. 
• Objective 2.3: Conduct an organizational readiness assessment to ensure compliance with the requirements for tax-exempt status, including mission clarity and financial transparency, by the second quarter.

Goal 3: Strengthen Financial Sustainability

• Objective 3.1: Identify and secure at least two initial funding sources (e.g., grants, sponsorships, or donations) to support the coalition's activities and operational costs within the next 18 months. 
• Objective 3.2: Establish a financial management system, including a budget and tracking mechanism, to meet nonprofit accounting standards within six months. 

You are invited to join the Strategic Planning Committee!
Meeting dates, second Friday of the month:
Jan 10, 10-11 am 
Feb 14, 10-11 am 
March 14, 10-11 am 
April,  To be determined 
May 9, 10-11 am 

You are invited to join the Coalition Strategic Planning Committee, for more details contact  coffeymi@ucmail.uc.edu.