Promoting Drug Policy Solutions for Big Change
A Culture of Prevention
A Climate of Recovery
We envision a world in which children and families thrive, substance use is prevented, and there is rapid access to quality treatment. We will convene powerful voices in drug policy from across the spectrum from both public health and public safety—to amplify our collective work.
Patrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Gary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Dr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyMel Pohl
Science AdvisorGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarThe Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions is leading the effort
From prevention and recovery to smart law enforcement and better international cooperation, we are working to change the face of drug policy. Too many people are losing their lives to addiction. It is time for big change.
FDPS™ Blueprint for Effective Drug Policy
The Foundation is undergoing an extensive process informed by subject matter experts, including people directly affected by addiction to create a Blueprint for Effective Drug Policy—effectively a strategy to guide our education and advocacy efforts. To learn more about this and to be a part of the process, go here.
Taking on the tough issues
to end suffering and promote hope now.
Be a part of ourgrowing coalition
Our partners consist of both individuals and organizations who promote big ideas and help us in this ongoing work toward promoting effective drug policies.
We should meet people where they are at, but never leave them where they are at.

Congressman Patrick J. KennedyCo-Founder, Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions


