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Board & Staff

Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and those we serve. Our members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee the funds raised are directly affecting those in need.

  • Edward M. DeSimone, R.Ph., Ph.D., FAPhA
    Edward M. DeSimone, R.Ph., Ph.D., FAPhA

    President and Chairman of the Board
    Professor of Pharmacy Sciences
    Creighton University
    School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

  • Don Hoes, CPSWS
    Don Hoes, CPSWS

    Vice President
    Vice Chair of the Board
    Community Representative – Nebraska/Iowa
    KEYSTONE Treatment & Outreach Center

  • Kathy Jacobitz, MHA, RN, BSN, CSPI
    Kathy Jacobitz, MHA, RN, BSN, CSPI

    Treasurer
    Managing Director
    Nebraska Regional Poison Control Center

  • Stephanie Schroeder
    Stephanie Schroeder

    Secretary
    REALTOR® Better Home and Gardens
    -The Good Life Group
    Representing parents who have lost a child to a prescription drug overdose.

  • Deputy Chief Ken Kanger
    Deputy Chief Ken Kanger

    Omaha Police Department
    Criminal Investigations Bureau
    402-444-5688
    FBI NA 262
    Twitter @OPDDCKanger

    Sam Foltz's motto: Dream Big, Work Hard, Stay Humble

  • Ann Polich, MD
    Ann Polich, MD

    Vice President Quality/Performance Improvement
    Methodist Health System

  • Carey Pomykata
    Carey Pomykata

    Executive Director/Co-Founder
    Coalition Rx/Dillon's House

  • Captain Wayne Hudson I
    Captain Wayne Hudson I

    Captain Wayne D. Hudson I
    Douglas County Sheriff's Office
    Uniform Services Bureau
    402-444-6632
    FBI NA 234
    Twitter @CaptWHudson

    Effective Community Engagement is the Standard!

  • Karla Dush
    Karla Dush

    Program Specialist
    Operation Youth Success
    Douglas County, Nebraska

  • Angie Bellinghausen
    Angie Bellinghausen

    LADC & LIMHP
    Private Practice in Omaha

  • Tyler N. Kambis, B.S.
    Tyler N. Kambis, B.S.

    Ph.D. Student
    UNMC Fellow
    Twitter: @Tkambis

  • Pastor Bruce Williams
    Pastor Bruce Williams

    President Hope of Glory Ministries, Inc.
    Sr. Pastor Hope of Glory Church

  • Pastor Pat Williams
    Pastor Pat Williams

    Executive Director Hope of Glory Ministries, Inc.
    Co-Pastor Hope of Glory Church

  • Kimberley Haynes-Henson, MD

    Consultant to the Board of Directors

Coalition RX Office Staff

  • Jori Gilbreath
    Jori Gilbreath

    Administrative Assistant/Media Specialist

  • Tammie Dickens
    Tammie Dickens

    Too Good for Drugs Program Facilitator
    Strengthening Families 10-14 Program Facilitator

  • Jacob Peterson
    Jacob Peterson

    Too Good for Drugs and Social Perspectives Coordinator
    Strengthening Families 10-14 Program Coordinator