Chuck Kelvgaard serves as a content and technical advisor to EDC solutions and is a nationally recognized expert in substance misuse prevention, public health, and school-based health. Drawing on his experience in collective impact and prevention-focused partnerships, he builds the capacity of states, tribes, schools, communities, and cities to use evidence-based substance misuse prevention and intervention strategies. He specializes in behavioral health support; training and technical assistance; and evidence-based alcohol, opioid, and substance misuse programs and policies.

Klevgaard is a member of Prevention Solutions and leads EDC’s Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation’s Prevention Matters Initiative and North Central Health Service’s Resilient Youth Initiative, and co-leads EDC’s Healthcare Foundation of La Porte’s Partners in Prevention Project. Nationwide, he provides trainings to prevent opioid overdose, including working with first responders to administer naloxone.

Klevgaard, a Certified Senior Prevention Specialist through the Illinois Certification Board, Inc., holds a BSW from Minnesota State University Moorhead.