Erika Berdell currently serves as an interim Executive Director of Community – the Anti-Drug (CTAD), bringing a strong background in community service and prevention. As a Prevention Specialist at OMNI, they have led several community prevention initiatives, including coordinating and implementing the Too Good For Drugs program across multiple Wheeling middle schools. Previously, Erika worked as an academic coach at a college access program, where they managed caseloads of students and helped them perform their best academically. They have also served as a Youth Services Librarian at Highwood Public Library, where they developed teen and tween programming that continues to benefit the community. Erika is dedicated to championing the health and safety of youth in Deerfield, Highland Park, Highwood, Riverwoods, and Bannockburn.
Part-time CTAD Coordinator Lindsay Sweet is a Highland Park native, with experience as a volunteer Girl Scout leader and former volunteer Backpack Blessings packing coordinator for Sherwood and Red Oak Elementary Schools.
Lindsay began her career as a project officer and health educator at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), working in tobacco control. She also managed community health programs for the American Academy of Pediatrics. She’s excited to bring her passion for youth substance abuse prevention to CTAD.
