Dr. Shai Fuxman, a Senior Research Scientist with the Education Development Center, is an experienced researcher in the fields of public health and education. He serves as a Senior Training and Technical Assistance Associate for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), a training and technical assistance center supporting the substance abuse prevention efforts of the country’s states, tribes and jurisdictions. At the CAPT, Fuxman leads the opioid response team, providing research and technical support to states and communities regarding best practices for reducing opioid misuse and overdoses. He has presented to various audiences on risky and protective factors related to opioid misuse, as well as effective strategies for reducing opioid misuse. His subject and skill expertise include positive and healthy youth development, program evaluation, and culturally responsive approaches to health promotion. He has published articles on efforts to engage parents and youth in efforts to reduce risky behaviors among youth. He earned his doctorate and master’s degrees in education from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and his bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University.