Nicole Augustine, has been working in the field of prevention since 2001. She has a Master of Public Health degree from The George Washington University School of Public Health, and a BA of Sociology from Cornell University. She is a passionate public health practitioner, dedicated to the utilization of evidence-based strategies because Prevention Works! With a background in sociology and public health, Nicole evaluates human behavior through the lens of a sociocultural perspective. Utilizing this frame of thought, she provides technical assistance to communities as they address the root causes of substance misuse issues.