Anna Gasinski is a seasoned public health professional and Certified Prevention Specialist with expertise in youth substance use prevention, behavioral health and overdose response. She serves as a Public Health Analyst with the CDC Foundation for the Overdose Response Strategy in Connecticut, where she works to bridge public health and public safety efforts. She is also a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor in Adult, Youth and Public Safety curriculums. She previously served as the Drug Free Communities Prevention Coordinator for the Town of Stratford and Prevention Specialist with BHcare’s Alliance for Prevention and Wellness. Anna previously served as the President of the CT Association of Prevention Professionals and was recognized as the 2024 CAPP Connecticut Prevention Professional of the Year. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University and is currently pursuing a Master in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee.