Leadership

SSDP Staff & Board of Directors

International Staff

SSDP’s international staff is based on both coasts of the United States and in Mexico City and is employed to serve, represent, and grow SSDP’s chapter network.

Aaron Houston | Executive Director
Devon Tackels | Regional Outreach Coordinator
Drew Stromberg | Regional Outreach Coordinator
Edward Spriggs | Office Administrator
Saul Fougnier | Graphic Designer
Stacia Cosner | Associate Director
Terry Bryne | Spring Semester Intern
Zara Snapp | International Liaison

Board of Directors

Two thirds of SSDP’s board of directors are students who are elected by SSDP’s chapters each year during our national conference. The remaining third is appointed by the board in order to bring outside expertise and experience to the organization. SSDP’s executive director also serves on the board of directors.

The board of directors represents SSDP’s chapters at the national level and crafts strategy for the organization. They also hire and oversee SSDP’s executive director.

To view the Board of Director’s bylaws, click here.

Brandon Levey | Vice-Chair: University of Maryland
Eric Sterling | Criminal Justice Policy Foundation
Graham De Barra | University College Cork (Ireland)
Jason Ortiz | University of Connecticut
Julie Roberts | Treasurer: Northeastern University School of Law
Katharine Celentano | Secretary: Columbia University
Kellen Russoniello | George Washington University
Kris Krane | 4Front Advisors
Rodrigo ‘Froggy’ Vasquez | Los Angeles City College
Sam Tracy | University of Connecticut
Shaleen Title | Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
Thomas Silverstein | Chair: University of Virginia School of Law

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SSDP Welcomes Saint Charles Community College Chapter!

05/18/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments

This month, SSDP gained another chapter in Missouri at Saint Charles Community College. SSDP outreach staff got the chance to catch up with Duell Lauderdale, chapter founder, and this is what he had to say about his involvement with SSDP so far.

The "Third Way" of the federal government

05/18/12 by Zara Snapp | Comments

Last week, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy spoke before the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission.

911 Good Samaritan Legislation Making Progress in Colorado

05/14/12 by | Comments

Colorado SB 20 (full text), which authorizes Legal Immunity to Drug Overdose Reporters, is on its way to Governor John Hickenlooper's desk right now! The bill will provide immunity for the victim and up to two callers in incidences emergencies involving drugs and/or alcohol. This is a huge step forward not only for Colorado, but for sensible drug policy in general.

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