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Meet our team in 2025!

Eric Nation,

Executive Director



Eric has been with the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (National DEC) for over 13 years serving as the Director of Training and Development.


In July of 2024, Eric accepted the position of Executive Director.


Eric's background:

  • 20+ years in Law Enforcement.
  • Served as Lieutenant over a drug task force.
  • Started a county-wide Drug Endangered Children Alliance, which is still functioning over 15 years later.
  • Recognized national Trainer and Speaker on substance use, multidisciplinary teams & capacity building to name a few.

We have all heard Eric say, "Children are often the first impacted and last to receive services."


As the Executive Director of National DEC, Eric will continue working to ensure children impacted by substance misuse across the nation receive the help, hope and support they need.


Under his leadership, our team has been empowered to ensure that children are at the heart of every conversation. His commitment to our shared goals and his ability to inspire those around him have been pivotal in allowing us to achieve what we do today.



National DEC Team

See more information about the team on our website.

Carrie Jensen

Director of Operations

Nikki Romer

Director of Alliance Development

Dr. Darla Shaw

HR & Business Strategist

Lucy Rivers

Marketing

James Henning

Training & Project Support

Shaz Bachelani

Program Support

Sue Reetz

Project Support

Kate Milani

Project Support

Jim McDonald

Financial Manager

Gary Goldberg

Training Contractor

"We have the opportunity to do things differently, it's time we all work to change the trajectory of drug endangered children's lives."

- Eric Nation 

Annual Report



Our 2024 Annual Report outlines the many great things we were able to participate in during 2024 and shares the ongoing projects we will continue into 2025 including:


  • Continued work on a virtual reality training
  • Curriculum updates
  • DEC Alliances and Overdose Review Teams
  • And so much more!
National DEC 2024 Annual Report

365 days of DEC.

Here are just a few of the locations you can find us in 2025!


  • San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment


  • NCJTC Training for Isleta Pueblo Police Department


  • CADCA Conference


  • Drug Free America Foundation Summit


  • Rx Summit


  • Silver Regional Trafficking Conference


  • APSAC's Annual Colloquium


  • State DEC Conferences in Iowa, Wisconsin & Kansas


  • Trainings for Oregon, Kansas, Georgia, Worcester County (Massachusetts), Lackawanna County (Pennsylvania), Mat-Su Valley (Alaska)

National DEC's Trainings


See our training menu for what we offer. Fees vary based on training and if held virtually or in-person.


National DEC also offers FREE trainings. Access those here.

REGISTER NOW for the

2025 All Hands on DEC Calls

January 22, 2025 - Featuring NASADAD


National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Agency Directors (NASADAD)

All Hands on DEC Registration Flyer

April 23, 2025
July 25, 2025
October 22, 2025

Calls are from:

  • 11-12pm Alaska Time
  • 12-1pm Pacific Time
  • 1-2pm Mountain Time
  • 2-3pm Central Time
  • 3-4pm Eastern Time
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Website Update!

Our website is getting a refresh to make it easier for you to navigate and find the resources and support you need for your community DEC Alliances and efforts!


Check back often to see our progress!

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