Guest Jerry Skogmo, therapist, treatment and prevention expert, discusses his role as an advocate in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based;...

Guest Elisa Lara, healthcare representative from VNA Healthcare, discusses her role as a nurse in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by...

Guest Cristina Colunga, Parent Sector representative, discusses her role as a parent in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joine...

Guests Kate McCormack and Anna Czerniak of the Kane County Health Department discuss youth trends, mental health and substance misuse. They are joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of...

Guests Kaira Klingler & Abbie Lee of the Illinois Human Performance Project discuss substance misuse and it's effects on body's performance. They are joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor o...

Guest David Kaptain, Mayor of Elgin, Illinois, discusses the state of Elgin Illinois, Elgin's youth and substance use. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of <...

Guest Nicole Lewis of Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, discusses their role in intervention via counseling and therapy in both adults and teens. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church...

Guest Gabi Vargas and AJ of Poiema Studios , discuss their role in Suicide Prevention, Mental Health and how they are helping the youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, ...

Guest Tina Link of Advocate Sherman Hospital, discusses their role in DFC coalition support as they reduce underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatle...

Guest Jeremy Doggett, CW3 at the Illinois National Guard, discusses their role in DFC coalition support as they reduce underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater

Guest and Bolivian native Gabriela Baker discusses cultural competency, volunteerism and her role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based...

Guest Jenny Wagner of the Northern Illinois Recovery Center discusses prevention and intervention and their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, I...

Guest Michaelangelo Herrera, Real Estate Broker at Baird & Warner in Algonquin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Fait...

Guest Lorena Nuñez, Community Outreach Coordinator at Greater Family Health in Elgin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Fa...

Guest Maria Leon, Community Relations Coordinator at Familia Dental in Elgin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance ...

Guest Carrie Schneider of the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wh...

Guest Linda Siete of the Reflejos Publications discusses media and it's role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, I...

Guest (and host of Encouraging Conversation) Jack Wheatley of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin discusses faith and it's role in community-level change through the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy ...

Guest Sergeant Bernie Bajak of the Elgin Police Department's Drug Unit discusses prevention and it's role in community-level change there by reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Fa...

Guest Jessica Reed of the Ecker Center for Behavioral Health  discusses prevention and it's role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is ...

Guest SSG John Chambers of the Illinois National Guard discusses the importance of data, logic models and the seven strategies in foundational coalition work. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Commun...

Guest Tracy Johnson of TTJ Group LLC discusses the Strategic Prevention Framework model (Assessment,  Capacity, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation) and it's use in the work of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin (

Introduction to the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin (CSHE). President Jack Wheatley, Social Media Specialist Jared Erickson, and Drug Free Communities Project Director Gilbert Felici...