Tonia M. Schaffer, MPH, Public Health Advisor/Government Project Officer, is responsible for monitoring and guiding the substance abuse prevention activities of 17 states including the Virgin Islands. Schaffer coordinates the development of program policies, the creation of monitoring tools and evaluation protocols, and the provision of training and technical assistance to grantees. Recently, Schaffer was assigned the responsibility of addressing the opioid crisis across three centers to assist states to implement prevention, treatment and recovery interventions, as well as develop monitoring tools, facilitate technical assistance strategies and document best practices. She is responsible for organizing training sessions for the division staff and state grantees. Schaffer has extensive experience in substance abuse/misuse, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, health policy, health equity and organizational development. Schaffer has assisted a multitude of entities including state and local governmental agencies, minority colleges/universities, criminal justice institutions, community based organizations, Congressional representatives and federal agencies.