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Israel Morrow

Assistant Director for Operations
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Assistant Director Morrow began his career with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division in January 2005. As a Special Agent, AD Morrow was assigned to the Southeast Raleigh Redevelopment Area, where he focused on violent crimes occurring at or around ABC-licensed establishments. In 2010, AD Morrow was assigned to the Raleigh/Durham FBI Safe Streets Task Force. Since that time, AD Morrow has served as both an Assistant Special Agent in Charge and a Special Agent in Charge, along with being a Special Response Team Leader. In February 2020, he was named Assistant Director for Operations, where he oversees eight district offices statewide as well as the K-9 Program, Technical Surveillance Unit, and the Special Response Team. AD Morrow has fifteen years of experience working illegal outlet investigations, illegal ownership investigations, Source Investigations, Summary Suspensions, and unsuitable to hold ABC permits at problematic locations. AD Morrow received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Catawba College and his master’s degree from Pfeiffer University in Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Leadership. He received his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate in 2012 and is a graduate of the West Point Leadership Academy and the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Program. AD Morrow has been on the NLLEA Executive Board since 2020 and currently holds the position as the immediate past president.

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Mark Baxter

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Tech Corporal Mark Baxter is serving in his 25th year as a sworn police officer in Maryland and is currently assigned as the Liquor Inspector. Specializing in counterfeit document investigation, he is recognized by the Courts as a Subject Matter Expert. He regularly trains officers, prevention professionals, educators, and retailers across the country. T/Cpl Baxter developed the "Fake ID-Real Problem" initiative, which has prevented over 3,500 illegal alcohol sales and led to the seizure of thousands of counterfeit documents in his community. His practical experience investigating counterfeit IDs provides valuable insights into current counterfeiting trends and detection methods. In 2018, T/Cpl Baxter founded SureScan ID to address counterfeit ID challenges on a broader scale, developing training programs and authentication solutions for businesses and agencies. His presentations focus on real-world applications, sharing field-tested techniques that enforcement and prevention professionals can implement immediately, effectively strengthening their ID verification programs.

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Brittany Cass

Brittany Cass

Founder
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Brittany Cass is a resilient military spouse, a mom of three incredible kids, and a survivor of a life-altering drunk driving crash, which became a catalyst for something greater.

What could have broken her instead ignited a fire within her—a calling to rise, to fight, and to lead with love. She founded Bold Like Britt, a nonprofit dedicated to education and inspiring courage and strength in the face of adversity.

With a BA in Communications and nearly a decade in the marketing and radio industry, she understands the profound impact of stories and connection. She lives with conviction, guided by her faith in Christ and a belief that healing is real, even when the journey is messy. 

An outgoing, creative, and energetic soul, Brittany brings light into every room she enters. She loves spontaneous dance parties with her kids, beach days that feel like therapy, and believes in powerful comebacks. 

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Julie Mejia

Statewide Community Coordinator
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Julie Mejia is the Statewide Community Coordinator for the Hawai‘i Alcohol Policy Alliance, where she leads efforts to promote responsible alcohol policies. With over 13 years in Military Police and experience as a probation officer and MADD Victim Specialist, she is deeply committed to public safety. Julie has been a key voice in advocating for lowering the legal BAC limit to 0.05. She enjoys time with her son and pets outside of work.

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Camlyn Pola

Vice-chair
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Camlyn Pola is an entrepreneur, wife, mother, and grandmother with a background in interior and kitchen design, known for creating beautiful, functional spaces. A survivor of a drunk driving accident, she now advocates for safer communities through her volunteer work with the East Hawaiʻi Drug Free Coalition, Hawai'i Alcohol Policy Alliance, and the Drive with Aloha Campaign, sharing her story to help prevent impaired driving among youth.

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DeeDee Phillips

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DeeDee Phillips is the Director of Court Services for Valley County, Idaho, overseeing both the Adult Misdemeanor and Juvenile Probation Department. A POST Certified Instructor with over 20 years of experience as a Juvenile Probation Officer, she is deeply committed to youth advocacy and community engagement. She serves as the Chair of the Board for the Youth Advocacy Coalition, Chair of the District 4 Juvenile Justice Council, a member of the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission, and Chair of the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections Family Engagement Committee. Passionate about working with youth and families, DeeDee is dedicated to connecting resources and communities to support youth success.

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Leena Weaver

Ed.S., NCSP
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Leena has been a dedicated school psychologist since 1999, earning her Education Specialist Degree and becoming a Nationally Certified School Psychologist in 2009. Passionate about mental health since childhood, she specializes in understanding how trauma, entitlement, and life experiences shape child development. She excels at bringing school teams together to create effective support plans, valuing honesty and collaboration among educators, parents, administrators, and students. Continuously expanding her expertise, Leena has extensive training in trauma, brain research, restorative justice, and more, having read over 60 books and co-authored three on mental health. She also produces and edits online content for Healing Children, leveraging her talent for engaging audiences. Recognized for her contributions, she received Idaho’s School Psychologist of the Year Award in 2010 and 2019.

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Traci Glover

M.Ed., LSW (ID), LPC (ID), LPCC (CO)
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Traci has been a licensed mental health professional since 1994 and an elementary school counselor since 1999. Passionate about helping children grow, she quickly identifies core issues and works closely with parents and educators to provide effective support. With over 1,200 hours of continuing education in trauma therapy, EMDR, and restorative practices, she is committed to lifelong learning. A co-author of three mental health books, she simplifies complex concepts for others. Her dedication has earned her the Friend of the School Psychologist Award (2007) and the Elementary School Counselor of the Year Award (2010).

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Dr. Kelly Olson

Director of Clinical Affairs
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Dr. Kelly Olson, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, author, and keynote speaker who believes that assessing and addressing disease requires an integrative approach.  Kelly's ability to illuminate the molecular misadventures that lead to disease is what makes her special - proving time and again that a splash of nerdy, with a big dash of passion, goes a long way.  Currently, she holds the position of Director of Clinical Affairs with one of the largest toxicology laboratories in the United States.  Here, she focuses much of her attention on mental health, particularly with an emphasis on addictions.  She thrives at taking very complex information and delivering it to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds in a way that promotes understanding and application of key concepts.  She has lectured all over the world as an invited session speaker and has authored/co-authored several peer-reviewed articles, textbook and book chapters, books, posters, and presentations, all aimed at providing a clinically applicable compendium of knowledge to ultimately help healthcare practitioners get their clients/patients well faster.

Dr. Olson received her Master of Science in exercise physiology from the University of North Dakota, and her PhD in Pharmacology & Therapeutics (with a focus on molecular neuropharmacology) from the University of Manitoba.

 

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Mark Andrews

Deputy - Community Outreach Unit
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Deputy Mark Andrews, a Master Peace Officer and TCOLE-certified instructor, has served in law enforcement for 23 years. Currently with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Unit, he specializes in crime prevention and public education. In response to fentanyl-related teen deaths, he joined forces with The Forever 15 Project to raise awareness, delivering over 350 presentations to 25,000+ students and adults.

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