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.
Karen Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorPatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Tom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)John Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolMitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HouseSue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorMel Pohl
Science AdvisorTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthRon Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceThe 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


