Opioid Use Across Populations and Communities
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
Part 1 – Overview
This training session delves into the current state of opioid use and misuse as well as the ways opioid misuse affects different populations and communities. Special attention is given to the unique challenges faced by Tribal lands, underscoring the necessity for prioritized data collection and analysis. This part of the series highlights successful prevention and response strategies, fostering a collaborative approach among healthcare providers, local authorities, and community organizations.
Roundtable: Opioid Use and Misuse Prevention
August 28, 2026 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us for a 60-minute facilitated roundtable to explore opioid use, misuse, and prevention more deeply, ask questions, and learn alongside your peers. This facilitator-guided space is an opportunity to reflect, discuss, ask questions, and apply what we have learned together in real time.
About the Presenters
Chelsea Keller-Elliott (she/her) is a dedicated prevention strategist with a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her professional journey spans education, clinical mental health services, and behavioral health research, with a specialized focus on Network-Informed Prevention and supporting youth and families. Currently serving as the Director of Training and Curriculum on the University of Rochester’s Network Health and Prevention team, Chelsea develops adaptive curriculum for diverse populations—from schools and faith communities to professional and military settings. Her expertise centers on critical areas including suicide and substance abuse prevention, bystander intervention, and mental health strategies for career success.
What distinguishes Chelsea’s approach is her genuine commitment to human connection. She finds profound meaning in learning from each group she works with, believing that enhancing social supports can create transformative change. Her work is driven by a belief in the power of compassionate, evidence-based prevention strategies that support individual and community well-being.
Guadalupe Ramos (she/her), Ph.D. earned a Doctoral degree in prevention science and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Ramos’ work centers on mental health, substance use, stress and coping, and prevention and treatment interventions for minoritized communities. As a bicultural and bilingual scholar, Dr. Ramos is committed to improving the health of historically underserved populations. Dr. Ramos is also a strong advocate for participatory research methodologies that empower communities. On her free time, Dr. Ramos enjoys dancing and cooking.