A NOTE OF THANKS AS WE CLOSE OUT 2025

As we wrap up 2025, I want to say one simple thing first: thank you.

This year has been a strong one for NADEC and for the Drug Endangered Children movement. We welcomed new alliances, deepened relationships across the country, and felt incredible support from communities that believe, like we do, that every child deserves to be safe, healthy, and surrounded by caring adults.

Together, we trained thousands of professionals to identify and support drug-endangered children, and that impact will keep rippling outward. Even as many families have faced real challenges this year, you have helped NADEC remain a steady light, delivering Help, Hope, and Support to children, families, and communities.

We are not slowing down. We are pressing the gas pedal, building on our momentum, expanding our footprint, and spreading awareness so more children are identified sooner and supported faster.

To our alliances, partners, professionals, donors, and everyone who has supported our work, even quietly or behind the scenes, thank you. You are making a difference, and we are honored to do this work alongside you.

Here’s to an even stronger year ahead.

Eric Nation, NADEC Executive Director

INTRODUCING NEW NADEC TEAM MEMBER

Please join us in welcoming Sweta Khajurivala to the NADEC team as Executive Assistant!

Sweta is a seasoned operations and technology executive with over a decade of experience driving organizational growth, digital transformation, and executive-level strategy within mission-driven and high-growth environments. She most recently served as Director of Technology & Operations at another nonprofit, Making Opportunity Count, Inc., where she led enterprise operations, technology, finance, and organizational systems. She is known for her strategic mindset, operational precision, and ability to translate complex challenges into streamlined, high-impact solutions.

Sweta's background includes:

• 10+ years of executive-level support/leadership and operations management
• Trusted partner on confidential priorities and executive communications
• Implemented collaboration and automation tools to improve workflow efficiency
• High-level project coordination across departments and stakeholders
• Traveled to over 32 countries, bringing cultural awareness and global professionalism

Welcome, Sweta!