Forest of the Rain Productions in Partnership with The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy
Presents
Parent Talk Live Special Edition Series Safe Medication Use  (#TakeYourMeds)
Host, Dr. Susan M. Gardner 
DEA 360 Program ​

Tonight's Topic 
DEA 360 Program ​

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Susan Gardner has over 20 years of higher education experience in academic and student affairs. She has taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the areas of communications, social science, and leadership. Past experiences include serving as a community college vice president where she oversaw student affairs and enrollment. Prior to her community college experience, Gardner served as assistant dean of students at the University of Charleston (UC). In 2013, she returned to UC and its School of Pharmacy where she is as an assistant professor and assistant dean for professional and student affairs. Gardner has published more than 100 articles related to enrollment, student success, and residence life. She earned her BA from Oakland University, MA from Central Michigan University, and PhD from Capella University. She lives in Charleston, WV with her husband and two daughters. ​

Tonight we are discussing the United States Drug Enforcement Agency’s 360 Strategy and Initiative. Tonight our guests include David Gourley, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Agency, Charleston District Office Victoria Oyewole, Class of 2018 & Amy Bateman, Class of 2018, University of Charleston School of Pharmacy.

DEA’s 360 Strategy responds to the heroin and prescription opioid pill crisis. The 360 Strategy takes an innovative three-pronged approach to combating heroin/opioid use through:
(1) coordinated Law Enforcement actions against drug cartels and heroin traffickers in specific communities; (2) Diversion Control enforcement actions against DEA registrants operating outside the law and long-term engagement with pharmaceutical drug manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies, and practitioners; and (3) Community Outreach through local partnerships that empower communities to take back affected neighborhoods after enforcement actions and prevent the same problems from cropping up again.

The mission of Forest of the Rain Productions is to expand the voices of the seldom heard in education, fair housing, parental/family engagement, academic research, the business of education, and civic involvement.
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The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy offers its student pharmacists a technology-infused, dynamic, and rigorous curriculum that prepares graduates to practice in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. Our mission is to prepare pharmacists who will provide comprehensive patient care, to advance the profession through research and advocacy, and to serve the community as leaders in rural health.

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​David Gourley

David graduated from Georgetown College in May of 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Finance.  He began his law enforcement career in 1992 as a Deputy Sheriff with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky. Gourley started his duty with the DEA in 1997.  Upon graduation from Basic Agent Training, ASAC Gourley was assigned to the Chicago Division Office, where he remained until February of 2002 working in a general enforcement group, a money laundering group, and on MET.  From February of 2002 to August of 2006, ASAC Gourley was assigned to the Carbondale, IL Post of Duty.  ASAC Gourley was promoted to Supervisory Special Agent in August of 2006. ASAC Gourley led the Cape Girardeau, MO Resident Office and the Carbondale, IL Post of Duty until September of 2012.  In September of 2012, ASAC Gourley was reassigned to the Office of Investigative Technology (HQ) as a Staff Coordinator in the Technology Working Group. In December of 2013, ASAC Gourley became the Unit Chief for the Global Telecom Intercept Unit. In April of 2016, ASAC Gourley was transferred to the Charleston, WV District Office to become the Group Supervisor of the Tactical Diversion Squad.  In June of 2016, ASAC Gourley was made the Acting Resident Agent in Charge for the Charleston District Office following the retirement of the Resident Agent in Charge.  In December of 2016, the Charleston District Office was approved for an Assistant Special Agent in Charge position and ASAC Gourley was chosen.  ASAC Gourley is responsible for managing the counter-drug strategy and operations for West Virginia. He provides command and control to one HIDTA task force group, three enforcement groups, two Tactical Diversion Squads, and two Posts of Duties.

Amy Bateman ​

Amy Bateman is a 3rd year pharmacy student at the University of Charleston.  She is currently involved APhA-ASP, Generation Rx program.  She was a registered nurse for 10 years prior to beginning pharmacy school. She lives in Seth with her husband and two children Jack and Sarah.

Victoria Oyewole

Victoria Oyewole is a student pharmacist at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. She currently serves as the President of the Pharmacy Student Governance Association (PSGA), where provides administrative guidance and structural support to the organization. She is also in her third year of pharmacy school. Victoria is dedicated to improving health and wellness in underserved communities and tackling challenges faced in providing the best patient outcomes in pharmacy care. Her interests include community outreach, public speaking, interpersonal relationships and drug diversion. Victoria holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and currently resides in Charleston, West Virginia.