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Community Voices, Shared Solutions: A Collaborative Path to Substance Use Education
Wednesday October 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 111 - Lower Level
This session outlines the development, implementation, and community impact of a multidisciplinary education series on substance use and addiction. Presenters will share planning strategies, session themes, participant feedback, and lessons learned, highlighting how strong cross‑sector collaboration and community engagement can strengthen understanding, support, and local response to substance use challenges.


Key Takeaways:
• Understand how to build and coordinate a multidisciplinary team for community education.
• Learn effective strategies for engaging community members and promoting evidence‑based resources like naloxone.
• Identify practical lessons and evaluation insights to inform future substance use–related programming.
Speakers
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Gayle Olsen, MS, APRN, CNP

Professor Emerita, Winona State University and President, Board of Directors, Community Pathways to Family Health and Recovery
Gayle is a pediatric nurse practitioner with more than 50 years of experience in clinical care, education, and research. She has held faculty positions at several institutions, including the University of Minnesota, the University of Mississippi, Boston College, and most recently... Read More →
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Benjamin Lai

Assistant Professor & Consultant of Family Medicine; Chair of Mayo Clinic’s Opioid Stewardship Program, Mayo Clinic
Dual board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Benjamin Lai has served as Chair of Mayo Clinic’s Opioid Stewardship Program since 2023, following his role as Co-Chair from 2021–2022. He has led quality improvement initiatives, developed institutional opioid... Read More →
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Abby Tricker

Lead Population Health Specialist, Olmsted County Public Health Services
Abby Tricker is a Population Health Specialist with Olmsted County Public Health Services, where she has served for more than 18 years. Her career has been rooted in substance use and injury prevention, with extensive experience leading community-based initiatives and cross‑sector... Read More →
Wednesday October 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Suite 111 - Lower Level 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
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