Workshop Facilitator Bios
We've assembled a terrific team of trainers and facilitators to help guide both youth and adult in thoughtful, purposeful, and engaging workshop sessions. Check below to learn more about them!
Youth Workshops
Pam Presinal is a dedicated Prevention Health Educator at Partners in Prevention. With her Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, she aims to impact the lives of many individuals, young and older, through open communication, support and knowledge. When she’s not in schools, at senior centers, or at health fairs, she’s home baking cakes and watching Disney movies. Pam uses her positive attitude and bright energy to encourage those around her to make healthy, happy decisions that coincide with a substance free life.
Kevin Wanzer has spoken in front of well over 3,000 audiences all over the world including 49 states, Canada, China, Europe and Singapore. Early in his career, Kevin served on the staff of and appeared on Late Night with David Letterman. As a result of working with First Lady Nancy Reagan, President Ronald Reagan appointed Kevin to serve as a delegate to the White House Conference for a Drug Free America, on behalf of which he spoke at the United Nations. He has been noted nationally as one of the most effective and entertaining speakers for corporations, organizations, schools, colleges and to audiences of adults who work with and empower the lives of youth. His program encourages audiences to discover their hidden passions, embrace diversity and celebrate the laughter in us all.
Abby Keenan has worked with thousands of athletes, soldiers, and youth and adult leaders over the past nine years. Abby teaches you how to get out of your own way, achieve your version of success, and improve performance through mental skills. As a former athlete, challenge course facilitator, and long-time Georgia Teen Institute staff member, Abby makes her message stick with empowerment, reflection, and action-oriented takeaways. She earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Georgia, Master’s in Sport Psychology from Florida State University, and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. You can learn more about mental skills training and Abby at www.intrepidperformance.com.
Adult Workshops
Dr. Tawanda Hubbard is a social work educator and practitioner. She teaches at her alma mater, Rutgers School of Social Work, as a part-time lecturer. She has taught at Rutgers SSW for over 8 years and was honored in 2016 with Outstanding Doctoral Instructor and honored in 2013 and 2014 with Outstanding Adjunct Instructor. Dr. Hubbard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in child welfare, behavioral health, adolescent and family therapy, and clinical practice. She currently provides individual, couple, and family therapy as a private practitioner and in-community provider, consultant, and clinical supervisor. Dr. Hubbard is a consultant trainer with NJ Child Welfare Training Partnership, NJ Victims Assistance Academy, and NJ Child Support Institute. She conducts workshops on her scholarship interests (dismantling structural discrimination, anti-racism, oppositionality in adolescents, relational neglect in adolescence, clinical supervision, etc.). Dr. Hubbard is the immediate past President of the National Association of Social Worksers, NJ Chapter, a former faculty member at Monmouth University School of Social Work, serves on Rutgers School of Social Work Alumni Advisory Council, and is a Council on Social Work Education Minority Doctoral Fellowship Alumna.
The catalyst for Dr. Matt Bellace's speaking career was attending LMTI (then known as TIGS), as a high school student, where he watched some of the best motivational speakers in the country and was inspired to get involved in prevention. Matt has a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology, and blends comedy with science to deliver his messages. Matt believes that young people need to feel empowered in their schools and communities. It is not enough to ask them to stay away from drugs and alcohol, we need to show them there are positive things they can do for themselves and others. They must all be leaders in their lives.
Kevin Wanzer has spoken in front of well over 3,000 audiences all over the world including 49 states, Canada, China, Europe and Singapore. Early in his career, Kevin served on the staff of and appeared on Late Night with David Letterman. As a result of working with First Lady Nancy Reagan, President Ronald Reagan appointed Kevin to serve as a delegate to the White House Conference for a Drug Free America, on behalf of which he spoke at the United Nations. He has been noted nationally as one of the most effective and entertaining speakers for corporations, organizations, schools, colleges and to audiences of adults who work with and empower the lives of youth. His program encourages audiences to discover their hidden passions, embrace diversity and celebrate the laughter in us all.
Jessica Andrews-Wilson is the Executive Director at GUIDE, Inc., a substance abuse prevention and positive youth development agency in Lawrenceville, GA. Jessica has volunteered and worked in various capacities with community mobilization, youth development and substance abuse prevention since her first year at GUIDE’s Georgia Teen Institute program in 1993. During her time at GUIDE, Jessica has held numerous positions, painted two different office spaces green, conducted more trainings and workshops than she can count and, on more than one occasion, spilled coffee on herself before a big meeting. GUIDE’s work focuses on community level change around issues including suicide prevention, underage drinking, prescription drug abuse and vaping prevention, youth development training, youth empowerment and leadership and all things that create safe and healthy communities. Some of Jessica’s career highlights (so far!) include helping to create the Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development (ASYD) Initiative (and continuing to co-lead this initiative), becoming an Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist through the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia, receiving the Ray Avant Excellence in Prevention Award and conducting trainings with some of the most talented and respected trainers this side of the Mississippi. Jessica earned her Master of Science degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and is believes wholeheartedly that she has the best job in the world.