Podcasts about community anti drug coalitions

Kelly Juleson of the Governor's Prevention Partnership and Army Major General Barrye L. Price, who heads up the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, in Washington, D.C.. Talk about the Governor's Prevention Partnership as Saturday is National Overdose.

Greg Puckett a native southern West Virginian with a passion for prevention. He has worked tirelessly to bring special projects and initiatives to his community. He led the charge to support funding for Teen Courts throughout West Virginia, serves on several state committees and on the Board of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), where he is a past recipient of CADCA's National Advocate of the Year award. For the past decade, he has traveled throughout the United States to train communities on sustainability, and locally has worked to revitalize his hometown of Princeton, West Virginia. Through the “Princeton Renaissance Project” the group has been actively using culturally effective change strategies to revitalize its local downtown theater. The project is also a community engine to reduce substance misuse, reinvigorate hope in its young people, and engage the future, while embracing its past. He is the father of two children, Lauren, and Joseph, who keep him dedicated to making positive changes and leaving a legacy for the next generation to follow. Email: greg.puckett@strongcommunities.org Website: http://strongcommunities.org/ LinkedIn: @gregpuckettwv Community Toolbox: https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/promotion-strategies/overview/main

Guest Melanie Johnson, Sac and Fox Nation, M.Ed., CPS, is the Director of the Whole Child Initiative for the National Indian Education Association. Melanie has worked with tribal communities and organizations for over 20 years. Melanie is a Certified Prevention Specialist and has worked in the field of substance use and misuse prevention in native communities, focusing primarily on native youth for over 10 years. Melanie also serves as a consultant for the Opioid Response Network Indigenous Communities Workgroup since 2019. Melanie also serves on the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council, is a member of the National American Indian and Alaska Native Prevention TTC, and sits on the Advisory Board for the Compassionate School Leadership Academy for the Center for Educational Improvement. Summary The conversation centers on Melanie Johnson's efforts at the National Indian Education Association to address Native students' educational needs. Through listening sessions, they gather insights, highlighting hope and the call for collective action to support families and draw on ancestral knowledge for healing. Topics include educational sovereignty, preserving cultures, involving others, vocational training, systemic barriers, and unity for future generations. Listen for • the purpose and results of the listening sessions • the imperative for educational sovereignty • the importance of allies to support policy-making at the local and state levels • the value of pathways to post-high school vocational training and higher education • the need for greater historical awareness of the population at large Connect with Melanie Melanie Johnson, M.Ed. Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma Director, Whole Child Initiative National Indian Education Association 1514 P Street, NW, Suite B Washington, DC  20005 https://www.niea.org/

In this episode we have a special guest. Amanda McLauchlin with the Bay Area Alliance for Youth and Families discusses the importance of helping young adults who are facing trauma, drug addictions, alcohol addictions and more. She discusses red flags to look for, apps to watch out for, organizations that can help, positive coping skills and so much more. We really try to talk about how we as a whole can help these young adults that are going through traumas we can not even imagine. In many of our episodes, the behavior of the bad guy often stems from horrible childhood trauma. Victims become victimizers. Let's work together to help stop the cycle. Resources:1. Bay Area Alliance for Youth and Families: https://thealliancebayarea.org/2. Search Institute: https://searchinstitute.org/3. Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America: https://cadca.org/4. How to start or join a coalition: https://cadca.org/join-or-start-coalition5. CADCA International Programs: https://cadca.org/international/english/contact-us6. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/7. National Treatment Accountability for Safer Communitities: https://www.nationaltasc.org/

Carlton Hall, President and CEO of Carlton Hall Consulting, he has been providing intensive substance abuse prevention focused and community problem solving services to the nation for 25 years, with successful achievements in South Africa, Ghana, Bermuda, Kenya, and others.  Carlton spent twelve years with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). Currently, his team of consultants provides executive training and technical assistance support to the Southeast PTTC (Region 4). Additionally, Carlton sits on several boards of directors, including, the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. https://www.preventionmastery.com     http://carltonhallconsulting.com  https://www.samhsa.gov/coe-social-media-mental-wellbeing  

NASN Executive Director Donna Mazyck discusses raising awareness of OTC medicine safety in your school community with Tami Jakubowski, DNP, CPNP-PC, CSN and Ainsley Erdner, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) volunteer and student.

Chances are, if you don't have someone in your family struggling with drugs or alcohol, you know someone who does. Merilee Fowler has made it her life mission to save lives. And what she's accomplished will amaze you. She's executive director of MATFORCE, an anti-drug organization based out of Prescott Valley that educates and raises awareness about substance abuse and helps facilitate policy changes. She's also head of Community Counts, and founded the Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona. Her list of accolades includes seven national awards such as Coalition of the Year for the nation from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). She was honored as an Outstanding Director of the Year for the State of Arizona by the Organization of Nonprofit Executives (ONE). But what is most impressive is the one thing she'll never know about for sure – the number of lives and families she touches every day. Click here to learn more about: MATFORCE: https://www.matforce.org/ Community Counts: http://communitycountsaz.com/ The Substance Abuse Coalition Leaders of Arizona (SACLAz): https://saclaz.org/ Original air date: August 18, 2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, we're talking with Gail Maddox Taylor about listening to and investing in communities, building coalitions, and why prevention matters.    Gail Maddox Taylor is the Director of the Office of Behavioral Health Wellness for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, also known as the NPN, where she provides leadership in Virginia's prevention efforts. She also leads Virginia's statewide initiatives, including Problem Gambling Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aid, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Behavioral Health Equity and Disparities initiatives. Gail is the 2020 recipient of the National Association of Substance Abuse Director's National Prevention Network Ketty Award presented annually to a current NPN who has made outstanding contributions to the NPN organization and the field of prevention and received the 2021 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Outstanding State Award. These awards were received because of the hard work of the OBHW team, CSBs and Virginia community Coalitions. Gail has served as the NPN liaison on the Board of the Society of Prevention Research, is on CADCA's Coalition Advisory Council (CAC), and serves as the National NPN 1st Vice-President.    TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide, substance use, trauma, domestic violence, and mental health issues are discussed in broad ways throughout this conversation.    Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services:  https://dbhds.virginia.gov/   The views and opinions expressed on Awareness 2 Action are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prevention Department or Northwestern Community Services.

You may recognize Mary Bono, as the widow of Sonny Bono who filled his seat in Congress and then went on to serve nearly 15 years as a California representative. Mary was on the forefront, warning about the opioid epidemic in the early 2,000s.  She's had family members deal with opioid addiction who have since found recovery. Mary is now a tireless advocate as Chairman of the Board of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, as well as Chairman and CEO for Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse and a Board Member for SAFE Project. You can listen to Admiral Winnefeld on the podcast here in Episode 57. Mary is also a Board Member for Verde Technologies of Minneapolis which created the Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System. She is married to former astronaut Admiral Steve Oswald. Mary's and Angela's conversation ranged from reducing stigma, to what Congress can do,  to the need for more infrastructure and unity when it comes to ending the overdose epidemic. Support the show (https://www.emilyshope.foundation/donate-2)

Drug overdoses kill more Americans annually than vehicle crashes and gun deaths combined, with the intake of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl rampant across social and economic lines. Retired army major General Barrye Price, president and CEO of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, joins Hoover senior fellows H. R. McMaster and John Cochrane to discuss how the US can kick its drug habit, plus a few thoughts on Critical Race Theory and better avenues to equality of opportunity as the nation celebrates Black History Month. Recorded February 22, 2022

This month's guest is Carlton Hall, the Tony Robbins of community change. Join us as we discuss how the coalition model and Carlton's unique LEAD training system is applied domestically and abroad.Carlton Hall is the President and CEO of Carlton Hall Consulting LLC, a multi-faceted, full-service consulting firm designed to provide customized solutions and enable measurable change for communities, organizations, families and individuals. Carlton spent twelve years with the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) serving in several leadership positions and including most recently, Acting Vice President, Training Operations, and Acting Director for CADCA's National Coalition Institute, responsible for the day to day operational oversight, design, and implementation of its premiere national training delivery system. Carlton also supported CADCA's International Programs in partnership with the US State Department's International Narcotics Law Enforcement division (INL), managing training programs in Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. Carlton is one of the primary architects of CADCA's National Coalition Academy. The Academy, a year-long coalition development program, is designed to increase the effectiveness of communities in drug demand reduction producing population level outcomes.

Dr.Keely Holland Petty is best known as the Mother Teresa in her community and has appeared on the cover of the San Antonio Business Journal highlighting her community service among the poor in various capacities. She lives faithfully by one of Mother Teresa's quotes which says:“If we have no peace it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”Since 2006she has been the Program Director for Bethel Community Development Corporation, Inc. where she is responsible for providing daily oversight of funding from local, state, private donors, and federal grants. Her duties include oversight of fiscal, personnel, management community engagement, program implementation and evaluation.She is a prolific international conference speaker, author, and empowerment specialist. She frequently speaks at Colleges, Universities, Texas Health and Human Services HIV/AIDS Conference and has spoken before the Texas State Representatives and is called upon as an Innovationist for various civic, business and Ministry organizations throughout the community. She has spoken at Capitol Hill to Texas Senators at CADCA Prevention Day, San Antonio Business Journal BIZ Women Mentoring, San Antonio Women's Chamber of Commerce Leadership Series, and San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Woman to Woman Leader to Leader and a previous co-host for TAAN-TV community affairs program.She hosted Joy in our Town Community Affairs and the Praise the Lord program for the largest Christian Network Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) for 17 years.She is founder of Girl Worth Mentoring,which empowers teen girls to fulfill their God given destiny through life skills training. Faith Connection assists Churches and Ministries to become 501 (c) (3) non-profits through capacity building, technical assistant training, and leadership development. She is founder of the Self Esteem Institute 4 Women helps women from all walks of life become competent to live productively for themselves and others through the Six Pillars of Self Esteem and Emotional Health Transformation Session. She is the founder of Sisters in the Spirit a of team of women who provide Bible studies and life skills training to women in recovery, assisting them in breaking the chains of addiction. Her newest venture Kick Start Your Life Confidence Coaching, Counseling, and Consulting, combines Faith and principles of psychology.Dr. Keely also works with several AIDS service organizations such as BEAT-AIDS, South Texas AIDS Network, Texas Black Women Initiative HIV/AIDS, Worth Life, Churches HIV Intervention Prevention Program, and Faith in Action.She hosts “Conversations on Sexual Health” Community Forum in an effort to combat STD's & HIV among women. She a member of SISTAS In Business, and is a member of National Christian Counseling Association, Christian Business Women, and Professional Women of Faith Network. She has been appointed to the Ministers Roundtable of TXwhose focus is on eliminating HIV/AIDS in the state of Texas among people of color.She serves on the committee of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) where she promotes mental health awareness programs among persons of color and the Faith-Based Community. She has received honors from the University of the Incarnate her alma mater, and Gov. Gregg About for her community service and serves on the board of the Global Chamber San Antonio.In 2017 she was awarded San Antonio Business Women's Leadership Award,San Antonio Business Journal Non-Profit Employee and The Unsung Hero Spirit of Giving Award, 2015 she was awarded the San Antonio Women's Chamber of Commerce Constellation of Stars Award,and has been featured in the Gems of Faith2category in the2014Who'sWho Women's Edition,and 2017 was awarded the Community Leadership award from the River City Top Ladies of Distinction.She has received honors from Governor Greg Abbot for her community work in 2017. Dr. Keely has been appointed to the Mayors Pastoral Council2015, Commissioner on the Mayors Commission on the Status of Women2016-2019,Co-Chair on the San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission2017-2019. and Chair in 2020and on the Mayors Community Police Relations Initiative. She is a Certified Life Coach, Recovery Coach,Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, and Certified Community Health Worker,and is a Consultant with Texas Department of Health and Human Service Opioid Response Network. She is a graduate of the DEA and FBI Citizens Academy and holds a BA in Communications from the University of Incarnate Word,and a Master and Doctorate in Christian Counseling from the Royal Priesthood Christian Counseling Academy, and is a graduate of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions,of America (CADCA). She is the mother of two young adult sons Jirah and Jonathan Petty,and resides in Cibolo, TX with her lifetime sweetheart and agreement partner Lee, and her Maltese's Romeo and Zsa Zsa.https://www.keelypetty.com/

Opioid overdoses are rising as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. In 2020, overdose deaths rose by 30%. However, many chronic disease patients rely on prescription opioids for their healthcare regimen. We examine a balanced policy approach to combat the pandemic while protecting patients with chronic illness. As part of the Reverse the Silence campaign, former Congresswoman Mary Bono shares policy ideas to combat the opioid epidemic and overdose-reversing drugs to save lives. And Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller reflects on his battle with addiction.Plus, August is Health Care Awareness Month. Field Correspondent Kate speaks with the organizers behind the movement, Peter Morley and Rachel Brody, about how you can participate in this month-long advocacy campaign and make your healthcare story heard. Hosts: Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients RisingDr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob,” Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public InterestKate Pecora, Field Correspondent, Patients RisingGuests:Mary Bono, Co-Convener, The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA), SAFEProject, and ShatterproofDarren Waller, tight end, Las Vegas Raiders, and opioid addiction advocate, Reverse the SilencePeter Morley, Founder's Council Member, United States of Care Rachel Brody, Executive Director, Health Care Awareness MonthRichie Khan, Patient CorrespondentLinks:Reverse the Silence CampaignNeed help?The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.orgHave a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent?Drop us a line: podcast@patientsrising.orgThe views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising.

Dr. Mary Crozier has been in the field of substance abuse education, prevention, and intervention for over 40 years and currently serves as a consultant to Community Coalitions of Virginia. In our discussion, Dr. Crozier explains the importance of substance use prevention, as well as the value of strong, effective coalitions. We also have an extended discussion around the new legislation that will make adult use of marijuana legal in Virginia, effective July 1.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Community Coalitions of Virginia website - http://communitycoalitionsofva.com/ Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) website: http://www.cadca.org/   Community ToolBox website (University of Kansas): http://ctb.ku.edu/en   Center for Substance Abuse Prevention website: http://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/offices-centers/csap   Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) website: http://learnaboutsam.org/  

For every 1 adult who maybe stops smoking cigarettes by vaping, 80 new adolescents will take up vaping who would otherwise never have started. Let’s ban tobacco, but bring on vaping. These are frankly stupid health policies. Listen to what Aaron Byzak has to say on the manner.  A man who defeated the odds of a 9 on adverse childhood event (ACE) score to become a very successful man. Aaron Byzak joined Tri-City Medical Center as the Chief External Affairs Officer in May 2018. In this role, Aaron is responsible for the medical center and healthcare district's marketing, communications, government affairs, and community engagement activities. For more than two decades, Aaron has served in positions of progressive leadership in Emergency Medical Services, health policy, healthcare management, and consulting. He has received numerous best practice awards and national recognition for his leadership and work in healthcare, public health, advocacy, and communications including four Emmy Awards. Aaron was recognized by the Health Care Communicators of San Diego County with the Communicator of the Year Award in 2017 and was chosen for the San Diego Business Journal’s 500 Most Influential list in 2019 and 2020. A well-known advocate in the area of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention, Aaron has served on the board of directors for the North Coastal Prevention Coalition (NCPC) since 2003, including eight years as president. A national leader in the development of innovative drug prevention programs, practices, and policies, NCPC earned the 2008 Got Outcomes! Coalition of Excellence/National Coalition of the Year from Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) and two National Exemplary Awards (2010, 2018) from the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD). Aaron was the founding chair of the Rx Abuse Task Force of San Diego County, is the recipient of the Red Ribbon Week Campaign/Drug Enforcement Administration’s Excellence in Prevention Advocacy Award in 2015, and was recognized in 2013 by the Alcohol Policy Panel of San Diego County for his leadership. Aaron is also founder and chief advocate of Hazel's Army, a community advocacy and education group that in 2014 helped pass the most comprehensive assisted living reform agenda in California's history. He earned his Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and Policy from UC Irvine's Merage School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Social Science from Chapman University. Additionally, Aaron earned certificates in leadership from Cornell University and UCLA's Anderson School of Management. He is Board Certified in Healthcare Management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Aaron resides in Vista with his family.

Today we are talking with Dr. Joy Sweeney the Deputy Director ~ Training, Coalition Development, TA, and Community Outreach at CADCA. As some of you may know, CADCA is Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. They are some true prevention leaders! https://www.cadca.org/resources/cadcas-webinar-wednesdays https://cadca.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CADCA  https://twitter.com/cadca https://www.youtube.com/c/CadcaOrg  

General Arthur Dean is the Chairman and CEO of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).  Before joining CADCA, he spent 31 years in the U.S. Army, and retired as a Major General. During his time in the Army, General Dean served around the world. He saw combat in the Republic of Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. He was a U.S. Army and Republic of Vietnam Senior Parachutist and an Army Ranger. He possesses numerous awards with the highest being two awards of the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal.

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 27 Show Notes   Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Thank you all so much for your support! You all have helped this show grow into reaching people in every state and now over 40 countries! ____________________________________________________________ Today's episode is brought to you by the Montana Institute: http://www.montanainstitute.com/montana-summer-institute   There are so many reasons for HOPE! This year the theme for the annual MONTANA SUMMER INSTITUTE is Reasons for HOPE: Building Positive, Healthy, Resilient Communities.   This fantastic event will be held June 25th-28th in Big Sky, Montana. Participants will hear Dr. Jeff Linkenbach and the dynamic Montana Summer Institute faculty  share cutting-edge science, tools and resources for building healthy, resilient communities. The 2019 Institute will focus on how Science of the Positive, Positive Community Norms, and Health Outcomes from Positive Experience (H.O.P.E) are creating new opportunities in prevention and driving community transformation on a wide range of health and safety issues.   Join them in Big Sky to learn how positive, norms-based approaches can power up your public health and prevention practices, improve your leadership skills, and increase the effectiveness and sustainability of your projects. ____________________________________________________________   Host, Amanda Decker joins Mercer County WV, Commissioner, Greg Puckett. A native southern West Virginian with a passion for prevention, Greg Puckett has worked tirelessly to bring special projects and initiatives to the area in the hopes of preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs amongst youth.   As Executive Director of Community Connections, a community based 501(c)(3) non-profit, he advocates for strong public policy, and leads others to combat the addiction epidemic and community revitalization/stabilization efforts. He currently serves on several state committees including the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Corrections: Juvenile Justice Subcommittee, and serves on the Board of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), where he is a past recipient of CADCA’s National Advocate of the Year award.  In 2010, Puckett also assisted CADCA in securing funds to host the first-ever, statewide National Youth Leadership Initiative.   On this episode we discuss changing the look of a community to change how people act in the community, the importance of the media and the value of having coalition "events".   As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast.   Welcome to Episode 027 of the Podcast:   Guest: Greg Puckett, County Commissioner, Mercer County, WV   CADCA Website: https://www.cadca.org/team/gregory-puckett   Greg Puckett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregpuckettwv   Greg’s Contact Information: Greg.puckett@mercercountywv.org   Organizing for Change Website: https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng   4 Insights from This Episode:     Community Coalitions have a lifespan. Don’t keep a coalition going “just because”. Greg explains how his coalition became stale and stagnant. The group had done some significant work in the community and now did not have new momentum for the future. The coalition was shut down, and a new coalition emerged within 6 months and was energized to take on new initiatives to reduce substance use.      Understand the culture of your community, not just the statistics. If you can change the way a community looks, you can change the way a community feels, and if you change the way it feels, you will change the way it acts.       Speak “Hope” into your community. Change starts with you. Take some time as a coalition to think about what each of you are saying about your community. Are you reinforcing the positive or the negative?   “If you want disease in your community, promote disease, but if you want hope, promote hope” -Dr. Jeff Linkenbach     Events are not evil.Policy work can take a long time and although it is the most effective in reducing substance use, it can be tough for people to stay involved in your coalition during the process. Holding events that rally the community together and keep them engaged, can bring momentum to your coalition and keep the work moving forward.   Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 028

We kick off 2018 with Pastor Keely Petty! Want to start the new year off right? Listen to Pastor Keely Petty's message on living a productive life and establishing a relationship with God. Pastor Keely Petty serves alongside her husband Sr. Pastor Lee Petty in various Ministry capacities at Bethel International Christian Fellowship in San Antonio, TX. She is an ordained Elder/Prophet/Teacher in the body of Christ, Author, International Conference Speaker, and frequent host on various programs for the Trinity Broadcast Network, and various media outlets. She is the Program Director of bethel Community development Corporation, Inc., a Faith-Based Community Organization serving the disenfranchised in San Antonio, TX and surrounding counties.She is the founder of several community based and international initiatives such as: Girl Worth Mentoring, which empowers teen girls to fulfill their God-Given destiny through Life Skills Empowerment Training Sessions. The Self Esteem Initiative 4 Women helps women from all walks of life become competent to live productively for themselves and others through the 6 Pillars of Self Esteem and Emotional Freedom Techniques. Faith Connections which assist Ministries and Churches to become a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) Non-Profit Organization through Strategic Prevention, and Capacity Building Leadership Development and Training.Pastor Keely also work with several AIDS Service Organizations and has been appointed to the Ministers Roundtable of Texas who mission is to reduce HIV/AIDS among women of color through the Texas Black Women’s Initiative and Worth Life. She is the host of a community dialogue “Conversations on Sexual Health” in an effort to reduce HIV infection rates among women of color. She is a member of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Christian Business Women’s Association, and the Professional Women of Faith Network.She has received acknowledge for her contributions to her community from:The San Antonio Business Journal Women’s Leadership, San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Top Ladies of Distinction, Gems of Faith in Who’s Who Women’s Edition, and has been featured on the cover of ReFocused Magazine. Pastor Keely has been appointed as Commissioner on the Mayor’s Status of Women, and holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of the Incarnate Word, and is a graduate of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).This beautiful woman of God is the mother of two young adult sons Jirah and Jonathan Petty, and resides in Cibolo, TX with her lifetime sweetheart and agreement partner Sr. Pastor Lee Petty.Share this podcast with friends and family and thank you for listening!Podcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229

We kick off 2018 with Pastor Keely Petty! Want to start the new year off right? Listen to Pastor Keely Petty's message on living a productive life and establishing a relationship with God. Pastor Keely Petty serves alongside her husband Sr. Pastor Lee Petty in various Ministry capacities at Bethel International Christian Fellowship in San Antonio, TX. She is an ordained Elder/Prophet/Teacher in the body of Christ, Author, International Conference Speaker, and frequent host on various programs for the Trinity Broadcast Network, and various media outlets. She is the Program Director of bethel Community development Corporation, Inc., a Faith-Based Community Organization serving the disenfranchised in San Antonio, TX and surrounding counties.She is the founder of several community based and international initiatives such as: Girl Worth Mentoring, which empowers teen girls to fulfill their God-Given destiny through Life Skills Empowerment Training Sessions. The Self Esteem Initiative 4 Women helps women from all walks of life become competent to live productively for themselves and others through the 6 Pillars of Self Esteem and Emotional Freedom Techniques. Faith Connections which assist Ministries and Churches to become a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) Non-Profit Organization through Strategic Prevention, and Capacity Building Leadership Development and Training.Pastor Keely also work with several AIDS Service Organizations and has been appointed to the Ministers Roundtable of Texas who mission is to reduce HIV/AIDS among women of color through the Texas Black Women’s Initiative and Worth Life. She is the host of a community dialogue “Conversations on Sexual Health” in an effort to reduce HIV infection rates among women of color. She is a member of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Christian Business Women’s Association, and the Professional Women of Faith Network.She has received acknowledge for her contributions to her community from:The San Antonio Business Journal Women’s Leadership, San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Top Ladies of Distinction, Gems of Faith in Who’s Who Women’s Edition, and has been featured on the cover of ReFocused Magazine. Pastor Keely has been appointed as Commissioner on the Mayor’s Status of Women, and holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of the Incarnate Word, and is a graduate of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).This beautiful woman of God is the mother of two young adult sons Jirah and Jonathan Petty, and resides in Cibolo, TX with her lifetime sweetheart and agreement partner Sr. Pastor Lee Petty.Share this podcast with friends and family and thank you for listening!Podcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229

Pastor Keely Petty serves alongside her husband Sr. Pastor Lee Petty in various Ministry capacities at Bethel International Christian Fellowship in San Antonio, TX. She is an ordained Elder/Prophet/Teacher in the body of Christ, Author, International Conference Speaker, and frequent host on various programs for the Trinity Broadcast Network, and various media outlets. She is the Program Director of bethel Community development Corporation, Inc., a Faith-Based Community Organization serving the disenfranchised in San Antonio, TX and surrounding counties.She is the founder of several community based and international initiatives such as: Girl Worth Mentoring, which empowers teen girls to fulfill their God-Given destiny through Life Skills Empowerment Training Sessions. The Self Esteem Initiative 4 Women helps women from all walks of life become competent to live productively for themselves and others through the 6 Pillars of Self Esteem and Emotional Freedom Techniques. Faith Connections which assist Ministries and Churches to become a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) Non-Profit Organization through Strategic Prevention, and Capacity Building Leadership Development and Training.Pastor Keely also work with several AIDS Service Organizations and has been appointed to the Ministers Roundtable of Texas who mission is to reduce HIV/AIDS among women of color through the Texas Black Women’s Initiative and Worth Life. She is the host of a community dialogue “Conversations on Sexual Health” in an effort to reduce HIV infection rates among women of color. She is a member of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Christian Business Women’s Association, and the Professional Women of Faith Network.She has received acknowledge for her contributions to her community from:The San Antonio Business Journal Women’s Leadership, San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Top Ladies of Distinction, Gems of Faith in Who’s Who Women’s Edition, and has been featured on the cover of ReFocused Magazine. Pastor Keely has been appointed as Commissioner on the Mayor’s Status of Women, and holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of the Incarnate Word, and is a graduate of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).This beautiful woman of God is the mother of two young adult sons Jirah and Jonathan Petty, and resides in Cibolo, TX with her lifetime sweetheart and agreement partner Sr. Pastor Lee Petty.Share this podcast with friends and family and thank you for listening!Podcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229

Pastor Keely Petty serves alongside her husband Sr. Pastor Lee Petty in various Ministry capacities at Bethel International Christian Fellowship in San Antonio, TX. She is an ordained Elder/Prophet/Teacher in the body of Christ, Author, International Conference Speaker, and frequent host on various programs for the Trinity Broadcast Network, and various media outlets. She is the Program Director of bethel Community development Corporation, Inc., a Faith-Based Community Organization serving the disenfranchised in San Antonio, TX and surrounding counties.She is the founder of several community based and international initiatives such as: Girl Worth Mentoring, which empowers teen girls to fulfill their God-Given destiny through Life Skills Empowerment Training Sessions. The Self Esteem Initiative 4 Women helps women from all walks of life become competent to live productively for themselves and others through the 6 Pillars of Self Esteem and Emotional Freedom Techniques. Faith Connections which assist Ministries and Churches to become a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) Non-Profit Organization through Strategic Prevention, and Capacity Building Leadership Development and Training.Pastor Keely also work with several AIDS Service Organizations and has been appointed to the Ministers Roundtable of Texas who mission is to reduce HIV/AIDS among women of color through the Texas Black Women’s Initiative and Worth Life. She is the host of a community dialogue “Conversations on Sexual Health” in an effort to reduce HIV infection rates among women of color. She is a member of the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Christian Business Women’s Association, and the Professional Women of Faith Network.She has received acknowledge for her contributions to her community from:The San Antonio Business Journal Women’s Leadership, San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Top Ladies of Distinction, Gems of Faith in Who’s Who Women’s Edition, and has been featured on the cover of ReFocused Magazine. Pastor Keely has been appointed as Commissioner on the Mayor’s Status of Women, and holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of the Incarnate Word, and is a graduate of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).This beautiful woman of God is the mother of two young adult sons Jirah and Jonathan Petty, and resides in Cibolo, TX with her lifetime sweetheart and agreement partner Sr. Pastor Lee Petty.Share this podcast with friends and family and thank you for listening!Podcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229

As Co-President of Project Peace, Vilma is a strong advocate for change. She wants everyone to see the City of Reading as she sees it, a place of opportunity and hope. “We try to get to the underlying cause of violence in hopes of overcoming it.” Vilma says she gets tired of hearing about the negativity charged against the school district and the city and desires to show the positive aspects of change. Vilma works alongside her peers to plan, strategize, and implement projects and activities that demonstrate positivity within the community. Vilma states, “I want Reading to be a place people want to visit and love and be proud of where you come from.” Project Peace has gained recognition by Caron Treatment Centers as an Unsung Hero for its role in prevention. Members of Project Peace participate in Anti-Drug Marches, speaking engagements at elementary school and national leadership trainings. This summer, several members representative of Project Peace will attend the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Institute to participate in a national training geared toward educating communities about the dangers of prescription drugs and the importance of proper disposal of unused medications.