Who we are: We are a collaboration of regional partners in Central New York, who plan and provide educational and networking opportunities to empower those working in substance use and topics that affect our youth.  

Vision: To create a vibrant and interconnected network of professionals united in their dedication to making a positive impact.  

Mission: To plan and deliver exceptionally relevant and responsive educational and networking opportunities that aim to increase knowledge and awareness of impactful strategies and tools that focus on substance use prevention and critical youth-related topics. 

CNY Prevention Conference Planning Team

Megan Walradth Co-chair, Farnham Family Services

Janel Payette Co-chair, OCM BOCES

Francesca Esposito, Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc.

Tyler Hand, Catholic Charities Herkimer County/Herkimer County Prevention Council

Katie Arney-Rattray, Contact Community Services

Valerie Hill, Prevention Network

Lauren Davie, Bridges/MCCASA

Melissa Snyder, Catholic Charities Herkimer County/Herkimer County Prevention Council

Novelette Pierce, CCSI on behalf of Onondaga County 

Tyler Gilyard, Onondaga County Health Department

Emily Moore, Prevention Resource Center

Lesley Blaul, Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc.

Kelly Liscum, Mountain View Prevention Services