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Welcome We envision an informed prosperous and healthy familyoriented community free from the ravages of substance misuse that continues to maintain its unique character while working together to create opportunities for growth and success. Our Mission is to facilitate community collaboration connect resources develop innovative strategies and align actions to eliminate substance abuse in DeSoto County. As leaders of Drug Free DeSoto we want to make a difference by facilitating systemic change that will improve our community by being knowledgeable and open to new ideas by welcoming others to join to be part of the solution and by being accountable and transparent in our actions. OUR TEAM Heather Fugate Program DirectorCoalition Coordinator Jodie DeLoach Board President Oralia Ramirez Vice President Luis Velasco Treasurer Major Andrew Proudfit Board Member Leslie Bickett Board Member About Us About By responding to community conditions DFDC will implement evidencedbased strategies that lead to measured populationlevel reductions of substance abuse problems.