ADVISORY - DAUPHIN COUNTY - Shapiro Administration to Announce a New Partner from Major PA Industry Joining its Campaign to End Substance Use Disorder Stigma

July 15, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA

ADVISORY - DAUPHIN COUNTY - Shapiro Administration to Announce a New Partner from Major PA Industry Joining its Campaign to End Substance Use Disorder Stigma

Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Dr. Latika Davis-Jones will announce a new partner from a major Pennsylvania industry is joining its statewide push to end substance use disorder (SUD) stigma through a campaign called Life Unites Us.

Life Unites Us is a people-forward, research-driven initiative that uses social media to spread stories of individuals in recovery, their family members, and allies who support those with SUD.

WHO:
DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones
Director of Penn State's Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research Dr. Weston Kensinger
Keystone Contractors Association Executive Director Jon O'Brien
Former IBEW Local Union 98 member and individual in recovery Randy Winder
Former Ironworker Local Union 401 member and individual in recovery Brad Meck

WHEN:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026; 11:00 AM

WHERE:
Penn State Harrisburg
Olmsted Dr., Middletown, PA 17057
*The press conference will take place near the intersection of Olmsted Dr. and O St. at the future Academic Learning Center construction site.

RSVP: Please email [email protected] to share the reporter's name and media outlet who wishes to set up an interview during this time.

MEDIA CONTACT: Stephany Dugan, [email protected]

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