Eric Siervo is the Vice President of the International Department at CADCA, bringing over 25 years of experience in substance use prevention and coalition development. In this role, he leads the department’s strategy, overseeing efforts to expand and strengthen an international network of community coalitions. His leadership focuses on securing resources to support CADCA’s global mission and driving strategic initiatives that help communities implement CADCA’s Model of Community Change, a proven framework for addressing substance use at the local level.

Eric plays a crucial role in advancing global substance use prevention initiatives by establishing partnerships with national government agencies responsible for drug policy, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, international governmental organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders in global drug demand reduction. He ensures that coalitions receive the resources, training, technical assistance, and advocacy support necessary to create sustainable, community-driven solutions. His strategic vision continues to position CADCA as a global leader in substance misuse prevention and coalition building.

Throughout his career, Eric has served with various prevention organizations and coalition boards of directors. He has been a board member of the National Capital Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking (NCCPUD) and the D.C. Tobacco Coalition and served as the Director of the National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention (LCAT). Before transitioning into public health, he earned a master’s degree in international education from Framingham State University and a bachelor’s degree in international relations with a minor in business from the University of Mobile. His diverse experience and academic achievements continue to significantly contribute to CADCA’s global mission of substance use prevention and coalition building.