For Immediate Release
Contact: Joiwind Ronen
Joiwind.ronen@gmail.com
(202) 468-2002
Washington, DC, November 13, 2008 – PreventionWorks is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Philip Benjamin Terry as Executive Director. Dr. Terry will be responsible for leading all aspects of the organization including strategic planning, expanding services and building partnerships.
"Dr. Terry comes to PreventionWorks with two decades of nonprofit and clinical experience," said Beth Beck, Chair of the Board of Directors. "He is the right person at the right time to lead the organization in addressing the HIV epidemic in Washington, DC. Dr. Terry's skills, experience, and passion are perfectly matched to build on PreventionWorks' 10 years of success in reducing drug-related harm to individuals and communities."
Dr. Terry most recently served as the Senior Director for Emergency and International Services for the National Capital Area of the Red Cross and previously as the Executive Director of the District of Columbia Office of the Red Cross. Dr. Terry is a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified alcoholism and drug addiction counselor. Dr. Terry supervised mental health services and care for first responders after the September 11th attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
"His track record of helping organizations have big impact is unparalleled," said Kevin Shipman a long time activist and District of Columbia government health official. "His commitment to harm reduction and past work in addiction counseling will be a great asset to the organization."
Regarding his future role, Dr. Terry stated, "The District of Columbia has the highest HIV/AIDS rate in the country. Over 20 percent of these cases come directly from injection drug use. PreventionWorks is uniquely poised to partner with government and other community organizations to positively impact this modern epidemic. Knowing that I have such a strong team of committed staff, volunteers, and community partners will ensure our long term success."
Dr. Terry has lectured extensively at the University of the District of Columbia, Howard University and the University of Maryland. He has worked with many local nonprofit organizations over his career including the Martin Pollak Project, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Thomas O'Farrell YouthCenter and the Koba Institute.
About PreventionWorks
Prevention Works is a ten year old nonprofit organization committed to reducing drug-related harm to individuals and communities. Prevention Works believes in every individual’s right to health and well-being as well as in their competency to protect and help themselves, their loved ones and their communities. PreventionWorks today offers tools and information for leading healthier lives and provides access and referrals to drug treatment, medical, and social services.