Melissa Drews

Director

Melissa received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Having a strong interest in program development, she co-founded Inside Out Wellness (IOW), an enterprise focused on health and lifestyle management. Melissa went on to obtain a Master of Social Work at the University of Denver in Colorado, where she worked in various schools in the community to implement restorative justice programming for at-risk youth. Prior to joining the Starting Point team, Melissa was committed to providing peer leadership and guidance to the Early Interventions team at JusticePoint, where she assisted individuals struggling with AODA in the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) program in Milwaukee County. Melissa is an enthusiastic supporter of AODA prevention/treatment programs and wellness-focused initiatives.

Sue Marten

Tobacco-Free Suburban Milwaukee & Ozaukee Counties

As the Coalition Coordinator providing service for 23 communities and 12 public health departments surrounding the City of Milwaukee and all of Ozaukee County, Sue Marten, BSW, LSW has been working in tobacco control in Wisconsin for 15 years. Sue has worked with the Division of Public Health’s Southeast Regional Office in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of local and statewide tobacco control efforts funded through the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. She provided advocacy and education to successful, local community tobacco-free and electronic cigarette – free policy initiatives in Shorewood, Greenfield, Wauwatosa, and South Milwaukee. Sue is a tireless supporter for statewide smoke-free air.

Alice Healy

LEAD and
Champions Coordinator

Alice is a graduate from Florida State University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and minored in Education. She is the LEAD and Champions Coordinator for the Northern Ozaukee Schools. Alice has a passion for working with children of all ages and is excited she gets to educate the youth about drug use prevention.

Stacey Murray

LEAD and
Champions Coordinator

Stacey is a graduate of UW-Stevens Point where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Business. She is the LEAD and Champions Coordinator for the Mequon-Thiensville School District. In addition to her 16 years of management, merchandising, design, marketing and development experience in the retail and wholesale industries, Stacey has held numerous positions on Mequon-Thiensville School District, church and other organizations’ committees in Ozaukee County. She has always enjoyed working with students of all ages and is enthusiastic about helping to educate and train the area youth on alcohol and substance abuse prevention.

Tiara Shaffer

Tiara Schaffer

Intervention Specialist

Tiara Shaffer holds an Associate’s Degree in Human Services from Milwaukee Area Technical College and she is currently working on her Bachelor's Degree in Human Services. In her role at Starting Point, she is an Intervention Specialist and works with youth and young adults to live a drug-free life. Tiara is a certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Training and has received trainings in Thinking for a Change, SBIRT, HOP, and others. Through demonstrating compassion to others, she believes in helping people.

Kerry Young

CSAC - Case Manager for Ozaukee County TAD Program

Kerry earned degrees in Sign Language Interpreting and Human Services, received specialized training in AODA assessment and intervention, and is a licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. He performed his internship with the Gilane Center, a local AODA treatment provider. Having grown up with Deaf and developmentally disabled siblings, Kerry has a special sensitivity to individuals with disabilities and addictions, the marginalization they can face, and how that impacts their ability to participate in society. Kerry is also familiar with the vibrant, local community of people who are in recovery from alcoholism and addiction, which allows him to be an excellent liaison and resource for individuals struggling with AODA issues, or legal issues related to AODA.

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11514 N. Port Washington Road
Suite 120
Mequon, WI 53092

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