Donna Hardies has served as a Certified Prevention Specialist with Catholic Human Services-Up North Prevention for the past fifteen years. Her work in the substance use prevention field encompasses a variety of community partners such as; schools, community service agencies, law enforcement, community coalitions and health service providers to educate people of all ages on the negative outcomes that result from substance misuse and addiction. She advocates for policy and system changes that will prevent underage drug and alcohol use and adult misuse of legal and illegal substances. Having seen the negative impact of drugs and alcohol use in our communities and families, Donna believes in the positive results that a Face Addiction Now chapter will have in Otsego County.