Last updated November 14, 2006

The Community Mobilization Program’s Mission is to effectively address the problem of substance abuse and violence by promoting collaboration, cooperation, communication, commitment, and cultural competency.

Purpose

The Community Mobilization Advisory Committee (CMAC) purpose is to promote the mission of Community Mobilization at the community and state levels.

Responsibilities

The Community Mobilization Advisory Committee (CMAC) will:

• Develop recommendations for policy strategies for state Community Mobilization regarding substance abuse and related issues. 
• Advise the Community Mobilization Coordinators and staff on emerging substance abuse issues and trends.
• Develop recommendations regarding state and federal funding sources for the Community Mobilization Program.
• Facilitate dialogue and communication between Community Mobilization staff, Coordinators, and the various regions regarding community Mobilization programs, issues, ideas, and trends.
• Develop expectations of each CMAC member.
• Develop relationships between CMAC and the representative Region.

Vision

The Community Mobilization Advisory Committee promotes and supports the Community Mobilization Program, and advises and provides sound recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the program so that communities across the state are free of substance abuse, violence, and all its related social ills.

CMAC Members

• Laura Edwards, Chair
• Alex Luft,Co-Vice Chair
• Dan, Pittman, Co-Vice Chair
• Rich Marshall
• Mary Ellen de la Pena
• Karen Peterka
• Wendy Hanover
• Moni Hoy