Linda Richter conducts research on the nature, scope, predictors, and consequences of all forms of substance use and addiction, especially among young people. She leverages this research to help raise awareness among parents, educators, health professionals, and policymakers about best practices in substance use prevention and addiction care via academic and professional research publications; webinars and presentations for community members, educators, health professionals, and policymakers; and through commentaries in national and local news outlets. Dr. Richter has published more than 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters; authored numerous policy reports and white papers; served on multiple substance use advisory panels, committees and workgroups; and presents regularly at local, state, and national professional conferences. She co-directs a national consortium comprised of more than 150 leaders in substance use prevention that seeks to advance a national system of prevention supports. Dr. Richter received her doctorate in psychology from the University of Maryland. 

Cori Hammond, MPH, is the Director of Prevention Services at Partnership to End Addiction. She currently works with partners across the country to bring evidence-based services and resources to public school students, caregivers, and school faculty. Prior to her work with the prevention team, Cori was a part of Partnership’s Science & Technology of Early Prevention (STEP) research team and worked on Partnership’s Helpline. Cori received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree from Tulane University and her Master of Public Health from New York University.