Webinar Series
NCPG webinars explore crucial topics in problem gambling education, prevention, treatment and research.
Ask Me Anything: A Parent’s Perspective on Navigating a Child’s Gambling Addiction
Friday, May 1, 2026
1:00 pm ET
Join Kim Freudenberg, the mother of a young person impacted by gambling addiction, for an open conversation about what it means to support a child through gambling-related harm. Drawing from her lived experience, Kim will share insights into the emotional, financial, and relational impacts gambling addiction can have on parents and caregivers. This interactive Ask Me Anything session will explore the realities of recognizing harm, navigating treatment and recovery systems, advocating for appropriate care, and seeking support as a loved one, with attendees encouraged to bring questions and engage in a candid dialogue centered on the parent experience.
- Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required
- CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar
Presenter
Kim Freudenberg
Kim is President of Parents Standing Together and a high school science educator. After discovering that her son experienced gambling-related harm beginning at age 11, she committed to learning about gambling disorder and how it impacts families. In 2025, Kim organized a small support group for parents that grew into Parents Standing Together, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about youth gambling and supporting affected families. She has completed coursework toward the International Gambling Recovery Specialist certification and is currently accruing hours toward full certification. She is committed to education, connection, and prevention to protect young people.
Town Hall with NCPG Board Candidates
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
1:00 pm ET
Agility Grants: A Model for Community Prevention
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1:00 pm ET
NCPG’s Agility Grants initiative, generously funded by the NFL via the NFL Foundation, provides structured funding to communities to empower and implement problem gambling prevention programs. This session will explore the program’s origins, design principles, and evaluation approach, identifying strategies for scaling, measuring, and sustaining prevention initiatives across diverse populations. Attendees will gain practical strategies for building, growing, and evaluating prevention programs that align with evidence-based practices and advance public health goals.
- Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required
- CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar
Presenters
Jo Sanchez
Jo Sanchez joined the National Council on Problem Gambling in July 2023 and serves as Grants and Development Manager. In this role, she oversees the Agility Grants Program and manages NCPG’s conference scholarships, volunteer initiatives, and development efforts. Jo brings more than a decade of experience in corporate philanthropy, along with a background in nonprofit grant-writing and fundraising. Having worked on both sides of the funding process—as a grant seeker and a grant maker—she brings a practical, real-world perspective to the grant application process. She especially enjoys supporting organizations as they design, apply for, and implement community-level prevention programs.
Mackenzie Slade, MPH
Mackenzie Slade is the Chief Executive Officer of Gaming Public Policy Consulting (GPPC). A public health expert and trained implementation scientist, Ms. Slade specializes in markets with addictive risk potential, including gaming, cannabis, and psychedelic markets. Her work focuses on translating original research into practice; identifying opportunities for program improvement, designing and testing policy and program interventions, and evaluating outcomes through applied methodologies.
Practical Steps for Effective Program Evaluation
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1:00 pm ET
Program evaluation is a critical process for assessing if a program is being implemented as intended and achieving its desired results. This webinar frames evaluation as an iterative, adaptive practice rather than a rigid sequence, emphasizing flexibility through the principle of “start anywhere, follow it everywhere.”
This session will examine key steps, including defining the scope of evaluation, forming teams, selecting appropriate designs, and aligning measurement strategies with program objectives. The discussion will compare formative, outcome, and developmental evaluation approaches, highlighting practical implications and resource considerations.
- Price: Free for members, $59 for non-members
- CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar
Presenter
Matthew W. Courser, PhD
Dr. Matthew Courser has worked in the field of evaluation research since 2003 and specializes in designing and implementing high quality evaluations. He also works to support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities with a focus on substance use and gambling prevention.
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