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Community Spotlight: Success Stories Across California
March 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Overview
ABHPC is excited to celebrate the amazing work and stories coming from prevention programs across California! This panel session will highlight stories of prevention success and share real-world applications of prevention practices. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists and explore solutions for barriers within their own programs.
Dr. James B. Golden: Through Tarzana Treatment Center College’s X-Roads Initiative at Lancaster State Prison, we trained incarcerated individuals to become certified Peer Support Specialists, creating a pathway into behavioral health careers while strengthening substance use prevention and recovery support in the communities they return to. The program helps transform lived experience into leadership and expands California’s prevention workforce.
Sandy Logan: During the COVID pandemic, the Multi-Unit Smoke Free Housing Initiative in San Fernando worked with community partners and residents to gather stories about secondhand smoke in homes. Together, our coalition created video messages to share these concerns and show the community’s support for smoke-free buildings.
Gabe Teran: Middle school students in Oxnard, California, raised concerns about alcohol and tobacco shops in their neighborhood. Using a strategic prevention framework, they looked at an approach using environmental prevention practices to address the issue – and gained significant knowledge and skills in the process!
About the Presenters
Dr. James B. Golden (he/him/his) is the co-founder of TTC College of Substance Use Disorders Counseling and Chief Wellness Strategist at Golden Global Enterprises. He earned a Doctor of Psychology degree from Phillips Graduate University, a Master of Humanities from Tiffin University, a Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Northridge. A recognized leader in his field, Dr. Golden has received numerous accolades, including an NAACP Image Award, a California State Senate Commendation for contributions to arts and letters, and the Visionary Award from the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) for groundbreaking work in addiction education.
With over 20 years of healthcare experience and 15 years in organizational development, Dr. Golden specializes in training design, executive coaching, systems improvement, strategic planning, and diversity initiatives. A passionate advocate for anti-racist policies in K-12, higher education, and organizational spaces, he also excels as an educator, teaching courses in addiction studies, professional development, writing, business strategy, and leadership.
An accomplished writer, Dr. Golden’s work has appeared in The Root, Vibe Magazine, Clutch Magazine, and LinkedIn, alongside four books of poetry. He is also the author of the Global Golden Mindset newsletter, where he inspires healthcare and education leaders with practical insights rooted in servant leadership.
Sandy Logan (she/her) is a seasoned Certified Prevention Specialist who has been working in the prevention field for over a decade. Her extensive experience in public policy, public health, social marketing, media advocacy, health education, community capacity/power building, and leadership development has equipped her with a wealth of knowledge and skills, which she has put to good use in her work as a prevention specialist. Sandy has worked closely with various communities to develop comprehensive strategies that build capacity and address the underlying causes of community drug problems.
In her role as a prevention specialist, Sandy has been leading local efforts aimed at addressing prescription drug abuse/misuse. Specifically, she has been instrumental in establishing a broad base of community support that includes law enforcement, pharmacies, pharmacy students, convenience stores, schools, medical professionals, and community-based organizations. Sandy’s efforts have culminated in the development of public education campaigns, as well as the implementation of innovative prevention efforts, such as increasing the number of safe disposal sites, all aimed at addressing substance abuse.
Gabe Teran (he/him) is a 20+ year professional in youth and community advocacy work. He is a subject matter expert in the fields of substance use prevention and youth development. He has also delivered engaging, prevention-focused workshops at statewide and national conferences.
Gabe has provided direct services to young people for the entirety of his career – many from historically challenged communities. He has also directly overseen substance use prevention initiatives and developed youth leadership programming.
Gabe holds a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership as well as two certifications for substance use disorders work in the state of California.
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