About Us

Who We Are

Board of Directors

Careers

Currently, we have no available employment opportunities. 

Our Prevention Connection monthly, e-newsletter is a great way to learn more about PreventionFIRST!

Internships

PreventionFIRST! offers unpaid internship opportunities and currently partners with the University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Health Education program (Public and Community Health).

Interns are interviewed and onboarded as a typical employee. Work experiences can include projects and activities in the areas of prevention research, community engagement, and implementation of prevention strategies. 

For more information:

Nicole Schiesler, President & CEO

nschiesler@prevention-first.org
513-751-8000 ext.12

Mission and Vision

Our Mission: PreventionFIRST! implements best practice strategies to reduce the risk of behavioral health disorders. 

Our Vision: All communities apply prevention strategies in every stage of life. 

Chair
Marc Dizard

Chair-Elect
Tiffany Mattingly

Past Chair
Pat Roberson

Secretary/Treasurer
Kristin List

 

Directors
Jessika Bass
James Bonsall
Shawn Butler
Teri Compton 
Daniel Cummins
Julie Holt
Robert C. Lesan III
Sara Mullins
Tim Volpenhein 
Stephen Saunders
Nathan Wander

President & CEO
Nicole Schiesler, M.Ed., MCHES®, OCPC, ICPS

 

PreventionFIRST! is an equal opportunity employer assuring equitable consideration of all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or other protected group status.

Core Values

Collaboration
Engage with local coalitions and individuals

Empowerment
Help people find their role in prevention 

Evidence-based
Decisions/programs based on data and need

Enduring
Long-term, lasting resource for the community