Marvin D. Seppala, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Hazelden Betty Ford
Substance Use Coalition Representative

Marvin D. Seppala, MD, retired chief medical officer of the nonprofit Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and recipient of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Annual Award.

The Annual Award recognizes and honors an individual for outstanding contributions to the growth and vitality of ASAM, for thoughtful leadership in the field, for a deep understanding of the art and science of addiction medicine, and for expanding the frontiers of the field of addiction medicine and broadening knowledge of the addictive process through research and innovation. Dr. Seppala is also on a select list of finalists for Modern Healthcare’s “2020 most influential clinical executives” recognition.

Dr. Seppala has authored several books, including Prescription Painkillers: History, Pharmacology and Treatment. He served as an ASAM board member for several years. He has testified on Capitol Hill numerous times, emphasizing the need to expand addiction-related education for all medical providers, starting in medical school.

Chris Gibson
Executive Director, HIDTA Oregon-Idaho

Chris Gibson was appointed the Oregon-Idaho (previously Oregon) HIDTA Executive Director on November 1, 2006. Mr. Gibson is a past Chairman of the National HIDTA Director Committee. He serves as the Chairman of the National Emerging Threat Initiative’s (NETI) oversight committee and Vice President of the National HIDTA Directors Association. On February 5, 2015 Chris was recognized by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy with an Outstanding Support to the National HIDTA Program award during the 2015 National HIDTA Conference in Washington, D.C. Chris was again recognized by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy with the Edward Williams Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2018 National HIDTA Conference in Washington, D.C.

In addition to his duties as Oregon HIDTA Director, Chris serves as a member of the Lines for Life Executive Board and Vice President of the Oregon Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association.

The Executive Director oversees the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA Management and Administration Initiative staff, which includes a Budget and Program Analyst, Program Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant. 

Elizabeth Glaser MBA

Elizabeth spent her career as a senior executive for mission-driven enterprises in health and human services in Massachusetts. Prior to her retirement, she was the Chief Operating Officer of Vinfen, a $120 million human service agency providing a comprehensive array of programs and services to adults with psychiatric, developmental, and behavioral disabilities in New England. She received her graduate degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and her undergraduate degree cum laude from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME.

Statewide Prevention

Oregon Coalition of Prevention Professionals with Oregon Council of Behavioral Health

Alcohol Drug Policy Commission, Prevention Subcommittee

Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide

Clackamas County Prevention

Clackamas County Prevention Coalition Alliance of Clackamas Coalitions promotes prevention education, awareness, and support for youth and families.

Mental Health and Addiction Council. This council will Serve as an advisory body to the Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners and Director of Clackamas County Behavioral Health on community needs, gaps in services, barriers, and priorities related to providing mental health and addiction services.