Organization of the IPA
Curtis VanderWaal, PhD
Executive Director, Institute for the Prevention of Addictions
Director, Center for Community Impact Research
Duane McBride, PhD
Vice-President, International Commission for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
Director, Center for Drug Policy Research
Karl Bailey, PhD
Director Center for Data Analysis and Consulting
Shannon Trecartin, PhD
Director, Center for Prevention Research
Co-Director, Center for Data Analysis and Consulting
Ingrid Slikkers, LMSW
Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Education
Harvey Burnett, PhD
Research Scientist
Alina Baltazar, PhD
Research Scientist
Gary Hopkins, M.D., Dr.PH
Research Scientist
Roberta Colwell
Research Program Coordinator
The IPA is composed of five Centers:
Center for Drug Policy Research - Duane McBride
The purpose of this Center is to evaluate policies intended to prevent and treat substance abuse. This Center works closely with the ICPA, NIH, the U.S. White House and other organizations in advocating effective policies aimed at reducing addictions and other high risk. Research results from this Center have been presented at major scientific conferences and published in major scientific journals as well as Church periodicals.
Center for Prevention Research - Shannnon Trecartin
The purpose of this Center is to conduct research on the causes and prevention of high-risk behaviors. Research has been conducted in over 70 countries in all the Church’s world divisions. The research results from Center projects have been presented at major Church and Scientific Conferences and published in major scientific journals as well as Church periodicals.
Center for Community Impact Research - Curtis VanderWaal
This Center works with foundations and social service organizations to evaluate the impact of community programs on reducing high-risk behaviors. The Center assist by conducting community or program evaluations, individual interviews, focus groups and analyzing the data collected. The Center research has been presented at a variety of forums including those organized by the General Conference and the White House.
Center for Data Analysis and Consulting- Karl Bailey & Shannon Trecartin
The purpose of this Center is to conduct research that links the education and intervention missions of the Institute for Prevention of Addictions. The Center does this work by identifying and analyzing existing data (secondary analysis), designing and collecting new data sets, and consulting with stakeholders on issues of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The Center also supports data collection, analysis, and interpretation within the other Centers of the Institute
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Education - Ingrid Slikkers
This Center works with the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Social Work to offer academic credit through an intensive workshop in addictions prevention and treatment, bringing to campus various nationally and internationally recognized experts in addictions. The IPA also collaborates on many initiatives and projects with the International Center for Trauma Education and Care.