Jennifer Matthews, Ph.D., MSPH, Certified CRM Teacher, earned her doctorate in Health Education and Health Promotion from the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. Dr. Matthews is currently a professor in the Department of Health Education and Promotion at ECU. Her research focuses on the impact of trauma and resilience on substance use. Dr. Matthews’ current funding includes the Drug- Free Communities and the CARA grant from CDC providing support for the Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use (PCCSU) in preventing underage drinking and opioid misuse. Dr. Matthews was a founding member and currently serves on the leadership team for the local collaborative (BRACE) that seeks to address trauma and resilience in Pitt County. She also volunteers with PCCSU, serves on Pitt County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and is a certified Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® Teacher.