Meet the Team
Jan Burns
Program Director: FOCUS on Consequences Adolescents
Lauren Swanson
Prevention Educator & Student Assistance Prevention Counselor
Mark Fenz
Prevention Educator
Vanita Jamison
Director of Community-Based Programs
Marie Kwietniewski
Student Assistance Prevention Counselor
Robin Mann
Executive Director
Karen Owens
Program Director: Strengthening Families Program
Lamont Pugh
Prevention Educator
Ann Rossetti
Director of School-Based Programs
Paula Scaglione
Student Assistance Prevention Counselor
Carol Smith
Program Director: Positive Parenting Program
Joshua Vacanti
Prevention Educator & Media Specialist
Darlene Zwifka
Office Manager
Program Values
Competence
The Prevention Council staff is well-qualified and knowledgeable in the field of addiction, prevention education, family dynamics, and the community in which we serve. While working in the community, staff uses a combination of knowledge, skills, behavior theories, and methods to interpret situations and to process possible actions to take.
Passion
The Prevention Council staff has a compelling enthusiasm to assist those in need and devotion to the community, students, and clients with whom we interact with on a daily basis. This links to the Prevention Council mission by promoting and supporting the health and wellness of individuals within the Erie County community.
Empowerment
The Prevention Council staff believes in helping and guiding all they serve to make wise choices in order to enable them to better their well-being. Staff assists, encourages, supports, teaches, and provides tools necessary to assist others in these changes. The Council staff believes in encouraging and developing self-sufficiency skills by increasing spiritual awareness to strengthen individuals and communities.
Quality: A Degree of Excellence
The Prevention Council staff is dedicated to delivering up to date, science-based strategies to distinguish our work. By delivering first-rate work in the community that is gained from experience, knowledge, and data, staff exudes professionalism and excellence in the field.
Integrity
The Prevention Council staff adheres to high ethical and professional standards in its work and relationships. Staff is respectful in their interactions and conscientiously upholds the qualities of honesty, sincerity, and uprightness.
Diversity & Acceptance
The Prevention Council staff celebrates differences and believes in the inclusion of all people in our programming, staffing and board representation. Staff believes in the importance of being able to accept individuals for who they are and what they represent.