Former ONDCP Director Joins SADD as Senior Advisor

James Carroll, who has spent the past three years with the Office of National Drug Control Policy, including the past two years as its director, has a new title: senior advisor for Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), a national youth health and safety organization.

With SADD, Carroll will provide guidance on the organization’s programming and policies. In its 40th year, the organization has 7,500 peer-led chapters in U.S. middle schools, high schools, colleges and community groups. SADD initiatives raise awareness for new dangers faced by students and parents through the years of adolescence.

“SADD is honored to bring Mr. Carroll and his incredible perspective to our efforts of empowering teens and saving lives,” SADD president and CEO Rick Birt said in a statement. “At SADD, we believe young people's health and safety are improved through positive peer-to-peer interactions, healthy relationships with family and caring adults, and collaboration and alliance with other entities that also support youth. Jim has first-hand experience at the highest levels that will help guide the organization and our partners to better serve our students.”