FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORANGE COUNTY, California, Feb. 18, 2025 – United Against Fentanyl, a national organization dedicated to “innovative, bold, and effective initiatives,” today announced the appointment of Debbie Weir as an Advisory Board Member. Ms. Weir, formerly of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Moms Demand Action, brings decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, advocacy, and community mobilization. She will provide strategic guidance to the organization to help scale its initiatives including Walk for Lives, to be held in hundreds of U.S. cities later this year.
“I’m humbled with the exemplary thought leaders on our growing team—Debbie is a proven executive who combines strategic vision with deep grassroots engagement,” said Paul Martin, CEO and Founder of United Against Fentanyl. “Her expertise in organizing, advocacy, and coalition-building will be instrumental in furthering our mission to combat the fentanyl epidemic.”
Ms. Weir has spent her career leading high-impact national initiatives, strengthening advocacy efforts, and mobilizing communities to drive policy change. As CEO at MADD, she played a crucial role in reducing impaired driving deaths. She later served as Chief Mission Officer at Everytown for Gun Safety, where she helped shape gun violence prevention strategies and supported the rapid expansion of Moms Demand Action, one of the largest grassroots advocacy movements in the country.
“I am eager to support United Against Fentanyl in its critical mission. The fentanyl crisis is one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time, and I am committed to helping expand awareness, strengthen advocacy efforts, and drive action to save lives,” said Ms. Weir. “I look forward to working alongside this incredible team to create lasting change.”
Before joining UAF, Ms. Weir spent over 20 years working with nonprofit organizations, focusing on public safety, victim advocacy, and policy reform. She has a proven track record of expanding programs, increasing public engagement, and securing critical legislative victories. For many years, she has worked to support families grieving loss due to drunk driving, gun violence, and cancer.
About United Against Fentanyl
United Against Fentanyl is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, advocating for stronger foreign and domestic policies, and supporting affected families. Through education, community engagement, and policy initiatives, UAF strives to prevent fentanyl-related deaths and drive meaningful change.
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