THRIVE Alliance

THRIVE Alliance Bedford | Lewisboro | Pound Ridge

THRIVE is a driving force for combating today's mental health and substance abuse challenges by fostering healthy lifestyles through education, resources, and strategies in the Bedford, Lewisboro, and Pound Ridge communities. 

The Council is comprised of members from each of the three participating towns including Bedford, Lewisboro, and Pound Ridge, and provides:

  • Research-based information on drugs and alcohol including how to identify alcohol and drug abuse and how it affects families and communities;
  • Public forums on important topics and issues related to alcohol and drug abuse prevention and mental health promotion;
  • Resources for intervention; and
  • Strategies for substance misuse prevention.

In addition, the Council works to address the primary and underlying causes of alcohol and drug substance misuse. 

The Council is a six-member board serving two-year terms, which includes a four-member steering committee, and is supported by a Program Coordinator.  The Council meets monthly and welcomes participation from community members. For more information, and for links to meeting Zooms, please visit the Council’s website at http://www.thrive-alliance.net

Steering Committee - Consists of three Town-Board-Appointed Voting Members from each municipality.

*Interim Executive Committee - Consists of Steering Committee Member-elected Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary (Open Position), and Treasurer

Bedford Town Board Appointed Members

*Sally Corbett-Turco - Interim Chair
Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Sharon Kennedy-Nolle
Term Expires: December 31, 2026

Lewisboro Town Board Appointed Members

*Tammi Jacobs Schulman - Interim Treasurer

Pound Ridge Town Board Appointed Members

Roberta Markowitz

*Donna Volpitta - Interim Co-Chair

Diane Briggs - Town Board Liaison

Members

Andres Castillo, Town of Bedford, Town Board

Mary Shah, Town of Lewisboro, Town Board

Namasha Schelling, Town of Pound Ridge, Town Board

Samantha Wagner, MHC-L, Student Assistance Counselor at Katonah Lewisboro Schools

Angela Alvarado, LCSW, Student Assistance Counselor at FLHS

Ann Maire Feddeck, LMSW, Student Assistance Counselor at FLMS