RISE Drug Free MKE is boldly stepping into the new year with a renewed commitment to combat substance misuse and its devastating effects on our community. Our vision is to bring together resources, wisdom, talents, and passion to create a healthy, happy community. It is time for us to not only raise awareness but to take decisive action that resonates from our youth to our elders. The coalition is dedicated to its mission to provide urgently needed education, promote inclusivity, and elevate every corner of Milwaukee County.
Established in 2011, the RISE Drug Free MKE coalition (formerly MCSAP) exists to raise awareness and elevate individuals and families in Milwaukee County through education, and to lift the entire community out of harms caused by substance use. With our coalition partners we will RISE to provide community members with Resources for Inclusive Substance Education. RISE is more than a name: It is a call to action, and a promise of the direction we’re moving in as a community.
Please join us in welcoming the 2026 RISE Drug Free MKE Executive Committee.
2026 Executive Committee
- Coalition Chair: Tahira Malik, Samad’s House
- Sub-Committee Chair: Amanda De Leon, Community Medical Services
- Secretary: Serita Valmond, I Am Chronically Resilient
- Treasurer: Jodi Fabbri, Rogers Behavioral Health
- Communication Lead: Cassandra Torres-Adams, City of Milwaukee Health Department
What’s Next?
We are calling on passionate individuals and organizations to join the coalition, so that RISE Drug Free MKE truly represents and incorporates the voices of people in our community. Join us if you’re ready to step into the community, engage with families, be a resource for promoting health and wellbeing throughout Milwaukee County.
Together, we have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals and families across our community. Our coalition will help shape strategies, guide initiatives, and inspire others to join us in building a drug-free future for Milwaukee. This is more than committee work – it’s community transformation. Together, we will RISE to meet the needs of our Milwaukee community.
