James Baker
James Baker is the founder of IPS and Chairperson of the Board of Directors. James was the program developer and led the implementation of the San Diego-Tijuana Border Youth Drinking Reduction Program, a SAMHSA Model Program.
Marilyn Wexler
Marilyn Wexler is Vice President for the Institute for Public Strategies Board of Directors and has held that position since 2010.
Kathleen Smith-Wenning
Kathleen Smith-Wenning is a registered respiratory therapist who holds a master’s degree in medical anthropology.
Sam Becknel, Jr., MPA
Sam Becknel is a dynamic, hands-on organizational strategist and consultant with a wealth of knowledge and experience in strategic planning, program development / evaluation and the leadership of complex projects.
Vicki Luquette
Vicki has served on the IPS Board of Directors for four years and previously served in various leadership roles within IPS for 11 years.
Silddy Atilano, MD, FACOG
Silddy Atilano is an Obstetrics and Gynecology/Women’s health specialist in Montana. Her interests include caring for immigrant women and their families in the southwest Montana area focusing on access to obstetrical and gynecological care.
Sara Cooley Broschart
Sara Cooley Broschart has over ten years of experience as a substance abuse prevention leader at local, regional and state levels.
Kevin Groark
Dr. Kevin Groark is a medical and psychological anthropologist working at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.
Richard Yoast
Dr. Richard Yoast, now retired, directed the American Medical Association (AMA) Office of Prevention and Healthy Lifestyles (1996-2010).
Dana Sherrod, MPH
Dana Sherrod is a visionary public health leader whose work centers on health equity, gender, and racial justice.
