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.
Sue Rusche
Founder, National Families in ActionJudge Shari Olefson
Florida Circuit JudgeDr. Jodi Gilman
Science AdvisorDr. Yifrah Kaminer
Science AdvisorMel Pohl
Science AdvisorDr. Hoover Adger
Science AdvisorBob Troyer
Former Colorado US AttorneyDr. Aaron Weiner
Science AdvisorHoward Koh
Former US Asst. Secretary of HealthLauren Davis
Washington State Representative (D-WA)Mitch Rosenthal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
In Memoriam, Founder of Phoenix HousePatrick Kennedy
Former CongressmanJohn Kelly
Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolMary Pat Angelini
CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health GroupKaren Tandy
Former DEA AdministratorTom Wolf
Tom Wolf, Founder, Pacific Alliance For Prevention And Recovery, FDPS West Coast InitiativeGen. Barry McCaffrey
Former White House Drug CzarPatricia Clay
Executive Director, Treatment Communities of AmericaKent “Oz” Nelson (In Memoriam)
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service and CDC Foundation ChairJames Down
Former President, Mercer ConsultingBill Stauffer
Executive Director, The Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations – AllianceBen Tucker
Former US Dep. Drug Czar and Former NYPD First Deputy CommissionerMichele Leonhart
Former Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Ron Brooks
38-year Law enforcement VeteranDr. Marilyn Huestis
Science AdvisorBilly Williams
Former Oregon US AttorneyTom Mutryn
FDPS Board MemberGary Tennis
Former President, NAMSDLDr Leslie Walker-Harding
Science AdvisorJudge Arthur Burnett (In Memoriam)
First Black US Magistrate JudgeDr. Timothy Brennan
Science AdvisorThe 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


