Crissy Groenewegen serves as the Director of the Parent Action Network. She comes from a counseling, education, and prevention background. She is the former Executive Director of a substance use prevention agency in Dutchess County, NY. She is a skilled prevention specialist, experienced at building the capacity of small grassroots community coalitions and groups. The decision to take on this role comes from a place of great respect for the advocacy work that SAM does. She is passionate about giving the thousands of families that have been negatively impacted by today’s marijuana and other harmful substances touted as harmless a voice. She is dedicated to training these families to tell their stories effectively, so they can, in turn, educate lawmakers and advocate for safe policies that protect our youth, young adults, and other vulnerable populations. Crissy lives in Dutchess County, NY with her husband and pets, and treasures spending time with her three adult children and her three-year-old grandson.