Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD)
Meet the AOD Advisory Council at Fresno State
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Council (AODAC) strives to promote and sustain a safe, healthy, and responsible learning environment. The council works to advise and develop evidence-based alcohol and substance use education programs related to prevention, intervention and recovery for the Fresno State community.
AODAC History
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Council was established in recognition of the need for a campus and community-wide approach to preventing alcohol and drug-related problems. Promoting a safe campus culture requires the shared leadership and collaboration of campus and community representatives.
The council is comprised of community leaders, prevention specialists, law enforcement officers administrators, staff, faculty and students from Fresno State.
AODAC Mission
To promote and sustain a safe, healthy, and responsible learning environment regarding alcohol choices by developing and coordinating alcohol-related education, prevention and intervention programs, practices and policies and advising and collaborating with the University administration, campus and community on alcohol-related issues.
Review our Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Prevention Program here.
Campus Members
| SHCC Wellness Services | Alicia Nelson |
|---|---|
| SHCC Wellness Services | Kathy Yarmo |
| SHCC Wellness Services, Survivor Advocacy | Mindy Kates |
| SHCC Wellness Services | Elizabeth Whitney |
| SHCC Counseling and Psychological Services | Dr. Malia Sherman |
| SHCC Case Management | Diana Karageozian |
| Student Involvement, Greek Life | Breanne Scogin |
| Student Involvement, Off Campus Student Life | Gerry Gomez |
| Student Housing | Heather Ryan |
| University Police Department | Chief Watson |
| Associated Students Inc. | Piper Walker |
| Title IX | Jamie Pontius-Hogan |
| Department of Biology | Dr. Larry Riley |
| Athletics, Sports Medicine | Kelli Eberlein |
| Department of Public Health | Edward Boyle |
| Human Resources, Compliance | Kirsten Corey |
| Judicial Affairs/Student Conduct | Tanis Matlock |
Community Members
| Fresno County Behavioral Health | Michael Prichard |
|---|---|
| Fresno New Connections Drug Treatment Center | Rob Martin |
| California Health Collaborative PATH Program | Haide Medina |
| California Health Collaborative Lock it Up Program | Daniel Gonzalez |
| State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (Fresno) | Jason Montgomery |
| Transitions Family Services | Joe Lujan |
| Youth Leadership Institute | Cynthia Sapien |
| Youth Leadership Institute | Lemuel "LJ" Mariano |