Featured Students

Madison Noble (Cincinnati, Hamilton County) is 1 of the 30 Prevention Interns funded in Ohio for 2023-2024.  She is a Prevention Registered Applicant through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and a founding member of the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Coalition of SW OH.  Also, she is a member of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio and the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation.

Jordan Bryant (Cincinnati, Hamilton County), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC II) works for Sojourner Recovery Services in Hamilton, Ohio as Lead Clinical Assessor. Jordan earned an Associate of Arts in Addiction Studies, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. She will earn the bachelor’s in social work from the University of Cincinnati in 2024 and has completed continuing education to earn the Ohio Gambling Disorder (GAMB) Endorsement.

Michelle Gabbard (Hamilton, Ohio, Butler County), Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDCA), Certified Family and Peer Support Specialist, Community Health Worker, and a Prevention Registered Applicant through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board. She is an intern with SAMHSA 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office through The Washington Federal Intern program, a stakeholder for EMPOWER project, and an Ohio Representative for SAMHSA planning committee’s project working to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes. Michelle will complete her credentialing education in spring 2024 for the Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA) through the University of Cincinnati. She will earn her bachelor’s in social work and substance use counseling from the University of Cincinnati in 2025, with an interest in advocacy and public health policy. Michelle received a full scholarship to the 2024 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference in Columbus Ohio from the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio. Michelle was recently announced as a recipient of a $2000 Mary T. Woelfel Scholarship in recognition of her hard work, dedication and determination as a student.

Nancy Eyman (Cincinnati, Hamilton County) is a lifelong learner and looks for opportunities every day to help others. Nancy will earn a bachelor’s in social work in 2024. Nancy has also earned a BS in Education from UC and a Paralegal Certificate from Mt. St. Joseph University. She is completing requirements for Substance Abuse Counseling Certification and Ohio Prevention Registered Applicant. 

Jennifer Hopkins (Fairfield, Ohio, Butler County), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC II) is applying for Ohio Prevention Registered Applicant with an interest in suicide, substance misuse and problem gambling prevention. Jennifer earned an Addiction Studies Associates of Arts degree from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in 2022. She will earn the bachelor’s in social work from the University of Cincinnati in 2025 and is completing continuing education to earn the Ohio Gambling Disorder (GAMB) Endorsement.

Janina Moman (Fairfield, Ohio, Butler County), Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA) is a Prevention Specialist at Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services in Clermont County. She will earn the bachelor’s in social work from the University of Cincinnati in 2025.  Janina shared, “I am honored to serve as the Vice Chair of Communications for the Coalition Committee planning the June 28, 2024 Continuing Education.  Conference focused on prevention Committee. I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the committee, and I am passionate about making a positive impact in the world around me.”  Janina is completing continuing education to earn the Ohio Gambling Disorder (GAMB) Endorsement and will be attending the Ohio Problem Gambling Conference in February 2024.

Gabrielle Bradley (Columbus, Ohio, Franklin County) earned an associate of applied science in human services degree from Columbus State Community College in 2021. She is enrolled in the bachelor’s program for social work at the University of Cincinnati graduating in August 2024. Gabrielle is an Ohio Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and working toward earning the Ohio GAMB endorsement. She recently applied for the Ohio Prevention Registered Applicant. 

Stephanie Campbell (Ashtabula County) earned the Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate and will earn a bachelor’s in social work from the University of Cincinnati in August 2024.  She is completing her social work internship at Lake Area Recovery Center (LARC) in Ashtabula County. Stephanie earned the Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant credential and is working toward earning the Ohio GAMB endorsement.

Megan Gilliam (Marietta, Ohio, Washington County) earned an Associates of Liberal Arts from Washington State Community College in Social Services 2022 and will earn bachelor’s in social work from the University of Cincinnati in December 2024. She recently applied as an Ohio Prevention Registered Applicant, renewing her Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant credential and earning the Ohio GAMB endorsement. Megan won a behavioral health scholarship from the Washington County Behavioral Health Board, worked as a therapeutic behavioral specialist, and worked as a Veterans suicide prevention specialist. 

Elisa Kibbey (Columbus, Ohio, Franklin County) is enrolled in the bachelor’s program for social work and addiction studies program at the University of Cincinnati graduating in December 2024. She recently applied as an Ohio Prevention Registered Applicant and is renewing her Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant credential and working toward earning the Ohio GAMB endorsement.

Lisa Robinson (Cincinnati, Hamilton County) earned an Associates of Arts with focus on social work from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; earning the bachelor’s in social work at the University of Cincinnati graduating in December 2024.  In 2016, she earned the Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant credential. Since 2016, Lisa has worked as a Residential Case Manager for the Center for Addiction Treatment: Cincinnati, OH. Lisa has completed significant continuing education and experience toward earning the Ohio GAMB endorsement.

Robin Zinkhon (Springfield, Ohio, Clark County) earned an associate of applied science in social work, Clark State College in 2022; earning the bachelor’s in social work at the University of Cincinnati graduating in December 2024. She earned the Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant credential and has several years’ experience working in a substance treatment agency. Robin recently applied as an Ohio Prevention Registered Applicant and is working toward earning the Ohio GAMB endorsement. Robin currently works as a program coordinator for a day program assisting individuals with developmental disabilities integrate into the community and build independence.

Tasha Webster (Cincinnati, Hamilton County) will earn the Substance Abuse Counselor Certification in spring 2024 and is earning the bachelor’s in social work at the University of Cincinnati.  She earned the Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant credential and is an Ohio Certified Peer Supporter. Since 2022, Tasha has served as Manager Recovery Services for Easterseals Redwood, Cincinnati. Tasha recently applied as an Ohio Prevention Registered Applicant and is working toward earning the Ohio GAMB endorsement.