Webinar Series
NCPG webinars explore crucial topics in problem gambling education, prevention, treatment and research.
NCPG Member Town Hall: Financial Trader Health & Safety Initiative
Monday, June 1, 2026
1:00 pm ET
This town hall will provide NCPG members with an overview of the organization’s new Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative and the strategic thinking behind this expansion. Attendees will hear how the initiative aligns with NCPG’s mission to reduce gambling-related harm through a public health lens, while addressing emerging risks across rapidly evolving financial and trading environments. The session will also create space for questions, discussion, and shared understanding around messaging, neutrality, and NCPG’s leadership role in advancing education, awareness, and consumer protections.
- Price: Free for members
- CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar
Presenters
Derek Longmeier, MBA, OCPC, ICPS
Derek Longmeier is the Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio. In this role, he co-chairs the Infrastructure Committee of Ohio for Responsible Gambling’s Problem Gambling Service Advisory Board. Derek has attained certification from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant. He holds an MBA from Ohio Dominican University, a BA in Psychology from The Ohio State University, and a Certificate in Social Enterprise from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.
Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE
Heather Maurer is the Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), where she leads the organization’s mission to lead awareness and advocacy efforts to reduce gambling-related harm. With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and public health–oriented initiatives, Heather brings a collaborative, strategic approach to advancing NCPG’s national impact and strengthening partnerships across sectors.
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.
Agility Grants Fall 2026 Info Session
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
1:00 pm ET
This 60-minute webinar provides an overview of the National Council on Problem Gambling Agility Grants program and application process for the upcoming funding cycle. Open to all applicants, the session will highlight key updates and requirements to be aware of before applying.
Topics include:
– Program goals, priorities, and eligibility
– Examples of funded prevention projects
– Application process, timeline, and review criteria
– Key application updates, including required components
– Guidance on the required logic model and evaluation alignment
– Tips, resources, and Q&A
- 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
Jo Sanchez
Jo Sanchez began working with NCPG in July 2023 as a part-time contractor and joined the team full-time in March 2025 as the Grants and Development Manager. In this role, she oversees the Agility Grants and conference scholarship programs and supports volunteerism and development.
Jo has over 10 years of experience in grants management and philanthropy and has worked with several non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. and in Guatemala. She has a B.S. in Mass Media Communications with a concentration in print journalism from Oral Roberts University and a professional certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She resides in San Antonio, Texas and enjoys traveling to a beach as often as she can with her family.
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