Fentanyl has changed the game when it comes to navigating adolescence and parenting. It has caused a record number of overdoses and left parents feeling helpless about what to do. New dangerous substances are appearing on the streets. Join us for this informative, interactive session to learn critical information about fentanyl as well as useful strategies for preventing tragic consequences. Tammi Jacobs Shulman will share her experience and expertise as a forensic scientist who specializes in controlled substances and Donna Volpitta, Ed.D. will share The Resilient Mindset Model to give insights about the brain science of decision-making, including alcohol, marijuana, and other risky decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn actionable strategies for parenting in the age of fentanyl.

Tammi Jacobs Shulman is a seasoned Forensic Scientist with over 31 years of expertise, specializing in the analysis of controlled substances. She has been certified since 1998 by the American Board of Criminalistics with a specialty in Drug Analysis. Her testing has led her to testify as an expert witness in court on approximately 44 cases. For a period of time, she maintained the National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS). In addition, Tammi received training at the FBI Academy, worked as a Patrol Officer, and while in college, worked uncover buying drugs for a joint task force. Tammi’s dedication to her field extends beyond the laboratory, maintaining memberships with various forensic bodies: American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), and the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS) in which she was president in 2005. Actively contributing to combating substance abuse, Tammi is part of the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Council (DAPC), also known as Thrive in the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro, and Pound Ridge, NY.

Donna Volpitta, Ed.D. is an educator, author, and speaker who loves making the brain science of resilience and mental health easy to understand and apply. She is Co-Founder of the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative, a board member of One Revolution Foundation, a member of the Mental Wellness Initiative and Children’s Wellness Initiative of the Global Wellness Institute, a Global Presence Ambassador for Parenting 2.0, and a member of the Character Collaborative. Donna is also a part of the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Council (DAPC), also known as Thrive in the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro, and Pound Ridge, NY. She is a former classroom teacher with experience in both general and special education and the mother of four adventurous young adults.