Leadership

The Partnership at Drugfree.org is a nonprofit organization that unites parents,
renowned scientists and communications professionals to help families raise healthy
children.


Stephen J. Pasierb, President and CEO


Stephen J. PasierbStephen J. Pasierb

President and CEO

Steve joined the organization in 1993, was named to the board of directors in 2000, and became President in October 2001. His current duties include staff leadership, liaison to the Chairman and Board, outreach to the drug demand reduction and addiction treatment fields, government relations, serving as chief spokesperson as well as strategic direction and fiscal responsibility for the organization.

He leads an effective, research-based, national nonprofit whose mission is to help parents prevent, intervene in and find treatment for drug and alcohol use by their children. He is a frequent commentator in national and local news media on issues including the changing landscape of drug use in America, effective prevention strategies for families and the role/value of addiction treatment and recovery. In the eight years prior to becoming President, Steve directed the Partnership’s State/City Alliance Program which forms public-private partnerships to operate comprehensive drug abuse prevention programs.

Read Steve Pasierb’s full bio (PDF)

Executive Staff


  • Robert Caruso

    Chief Financial
    Officer


  • Sean Clarkin

    EVP, Director of
    Programs


  • Caryn Pace

    Chief Communications
    Officer


  • Marcia Lee Taylor

    SVP, Director of
    Government Affairs


  • Libby Zimmer

    SVP, Director of
    Development


Senior Staff


  • Cindy Briggins

    Director of
    Digital Services


  • Teri Christensen

    SVP, Director
    of Field Operations


  • Denise Young
    Farrell

    VP, Director
    of Public Affairs


  • Jack Irving

    SVP, Media
    Director


  • Rebecca Shaw

    Director of
    Creative Services


  • Michele Tomeo

    VP, Director
    of Human Resources


  • Mike Townsend

    EVP, Director
    of Community Education
    Programs