| PARTNERS FOR PREVENTION IN ALLEGANY COUNTY ... A Drug Free Communities Coalition ...About Us |
| Shawnee Bigelow, MBA Coalition Coordinator |
| PPAC ADVISORY BOARD Vicki Grant, Commissioner Allegany County Department of Social Services William Penman, Executive Director Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Norm Pollard Ph.D, Dean of Students Alfred University Rob Lillis, Executive Director Evalumetrics Research Jodi Adams, Community Outreach Dir. ACCORD Corporation Tracy Broshar, Youth Services Director ACCORD Corporation Linda Edwards, Executive Director Allegany County Youth Bureau Margaret Duff, Program Director Kinship Youth & Family Services Michael Burke Executive Director Allegany County Tourism Board Angelica Winery, Owner Dustin Burch Chief of Police Cuba Police Department |
Who we are...
We are a coalition of concerned individuals who care about the health and wellbeing of our children,
our families, our schools, and our communities.
What we are doing...
We strive to reduce those risk factors that lead to alcohol/substance use, teen pregnancy, violence and
school dropout. We are empowering Allegany County New York to collaboratively work together to
create a healthy environment for our youth while encouraging positive change.
What we believe...
We are a coalition of concerned individuals who care about the health and wellbeing of our children,
our families, our schools, and our communities.
What we are doing...
We strive to reduce those risk factors that lead to alcohol/substance use, teen pregnancy, violence and
school dropout. We are empowering Allegany County New York to collaboratively work together to
create a healthy environment for our youth while encouraging positive change.
What we believe...
 | We believe that all children have the right to have a life free from alcohol, tobacco, and other | |
| drugs. |
| We believe that all children have the right to grow up in a place free from violence. |
| We believe that all children have a right to choose an abstinence based lifestyle, allowing for a | |
| childhood free from teen pregnancy. |
| We believe that all children have the right to graduate from high school which will lead to | |
| positive opportunities in seeking a better life. |
| Shawnee came to Allegany County and PPAC in 2005. She holds a MBA in Finance and a BS in Management and Organizational Development. Shawnee is a doctoral student seeking a Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration, emphasizing in International Nongovernmental Organizations Shawnee has several years experience in coalition building as well as presented numerous national and state level workshops and forums. In 2008, Shawnee was selected to present at the Community Anti-drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), National Leadership Forum in Washington DC. |
| Coalition Stuff |
PPAC is a proud member of the Community Anti Drug Coalitions of America
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