Prevention science starts with understanding the research that shows us what factors can play a huge role in the choices young people are making. Risk Factors increase the likelihood of unhealthy behaviors, while protective factors are proven to help a young person make healthier choices.
About PG Cares
At PG Cares, we work to decrease the risk factors and increase protective factors of addiction, abuse, and suicide through education, outreach, and evidence-based initiatives.
Why Focus on Prevention?
”An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
— Benjamin Franklin
PG Cares Board Members

Tamara Oborn
Coalition Coordinator

Nicole Khountam
Coalition Assistant Coordinator

Adelaide Hawkins
Youth Community Advocate

Ashley Andersen
Community Educator,
Guiding Good Choices

Brook Anderson
Community Educator,
Defend Innocence & AFSP

Larry Nelson
Community Educator,
Guiding Good Choices

Dani Rowan
Community Educator,
United Way EveryDay Strong

Kara Kresser
Community Advocate,
Suicide Prevention

Stephanee Eastman
Community Advocate,
Grief Services

Jason Theler
Alpine School District Representative

Laura Giles
Hope for Utah Representative

Mary Hawkins
Nurse, Community Advocate

Natalie Wennergren
NAMI Representative

Todd Williams
PG City Council,
Key Leader Board

Brett Waters
PG City Recreation Representative, Key Leader Board

Kimberley Schroeppel
PGPD Victims Advocate

Wendy Hair
Austism & Special Needs Advocate

Josie Platts
Positive Action Facilitator

Brent Platt
Green House Center for Growth & Learning, Trauma informed advocate

Jon Hawkins
District Legislative Representative, Key Leader Board

Sophia Yorgeson
Suicide Grief & Loss Advocate, AFSP

Specialist Chad Wilkins
National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Division

Verlena Jackman
Community Advocate

Mekel Osterland
UCHD Prevention Dept, CTC Coach

Scott Darrington
PG City Administrator, Key Leader Board
