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History
HC DrugFree originated at Oakland Mills High School in 1995 as the Eastern Coalition Against Substance Abuse, to respond to the alarming number of teens using illegal substances - tobacco, alcohol and other drugs and to respond to the increase in drug-related problems in schools (truancy, violence, weapons, gangs) and in the community. The name was changed to HC DrugFree when high schools across the county became involved in providing substance abuse education.

HC DrugFree, Inc. was incorporated in March of 2004, and was awarded 501(c)(3) non profit status by the IRS in October 2004.
Executive Director

In August 2009 HC DrugFree welcomed Joan Webb Scornaienchi as its new Executive Director. With over 20 years in higher education, her background includes extensive experience as a Grants and Education Program Specialist with the Maryland Department of Education. Having also served as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist for a county-funded hospital program, Ms. Scornaienchi brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the executive position. She holds a BS in Business Administration, MA in Student Personnel Services and completed all but the dissertation for a doctorate in Education Administration. Ms. Scornaienchi resides in Columbia with her husband.

Officers

   Kyri Jacobs, President
   Bonnie Heneson Communications

Michael Hassett, 1st Vice President
Spanish Point Road, LLC
 
Kathleen Norton, 2nd Vice President
Life Coaching by Kathy Norton

   William Kinloch, Treasurer
   The Columbia Bank

   Justin Petitt, Secretary
   Advantage Industries

  Board Members


   Tracy Anderson

   Patuxent Publishing


Mishiel Ayub (Youth on Board)

River Hill High School


   Judy Bluhm

   Ascend One


   Jennifer Clements

   Atholton High School

 

Sherwin Fernandez

Lockheed Martin


   Judy Gartner

   Howard County General Hospital


   Shawn Germain

   Howard County Police


   Joseph E. Hines

   Success Behavior Institute, LLC

 

Allan Nicholas (Youth on Board)

Hammond High School

 

Michelle Outerbridge

Berman Goldman & Ribakow

 

Christina Owens

Mt. Hebron High School PTSA

 

Laurie Remer, Past Chair

   Leadership Howard County
 

    William Tucker

   MD State Judiciary