Webinar Series

Cindy Clouner has served as the Managing Director of the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery since 2017. She joined HECAOD in 2015 as a prevention specialist, providing support for Generation Rx and serving as the Program Manager for the Ohio College Initiative. Before transitioning to HECAOD, Cindy spent eight years coordinating school and community-based prevention in Ohio. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Public Health from The Ohio State University. Cindy is a licensed social worker and an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist.

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.

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.

Amanda Quintana is the Player Health Manager at the Colorado Lottery, where she serves as the subject matter expert on Responsible Gambling (RG) and leads efforts to integrate player health strategies into operations. She advises on RG policies, builds strategic partnerships, and supports state and national efforts to promote sustainable, health-centered approaches to gambling activity. Her work has helped inspire other gambling operators, vendors, and stakeholders to strengthen their own RG initiatives. Previously, Amanda was the Program Manager at the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), where she sustained and strengthened national programs, contributed to the Internet Responsible Gambling Standards, and provided leadership in responsible and problem gambling services. She also served as staff liaison to the DEI and Prevention Committees. Before joining NCPG, Amanda co-managed a regional resource center at the New York Council on Problem Gambling, establishing a network of licensed mental health professionals and ensuring individuals and families affected by problem gambling had access to treatment and recovery support. Her background in community-based addiction services continues to shape her systems-level approach to care, equity, and advocacy. Amanda has been a speaker at NCPG conferences and other national forums, sharing insights on responsible gambling, public health strategy, and cross-sector collaboration. She holds a Master’s in Population Health Management from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. A plant lover and dog mom, Amanda is passionate about advancing equity, promoting wellness, and creating population-level change that reflects the voices and needs of the communities she serves.

Jay is the founder of JR Consulting and a trusted advisor in gambling reform, helping organizations build safer gambling ecosystems through evidence-informed strategy, practical solutions, and meaningful collaboration. With more than 20 years of experience spanning public health, regulation, prevention, and frontline support, Jay partners with governments, regulators, and gambling operators to strengthen governance, reduce gambling-related harm, and create sustainable, people-centered systems. Known for strategic insight and a collaborative approach, Jay helps organizations move beyond compliance to embed safer gambling into culture, operations, and long-term decision-making.

Mr. Hartwell is in long-term recovery from a gambling disorder. For 32 years he served on the research faculty of the Desert Research Institute. In 2023, he became the Executive Director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, and then its Director of Storytelling from 2025-2026. He served on the Nevada Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling from 2012-2026, and in 2014 received the Shannon L. Bybee Award for his continuing work on advocacy, outreach, and research on the issue of problem gambling. He is a past member of the Board of Directors for the National Council on Problem Gambling.

Cam is a Senior Manager in FanDuel’s Responsible Gaming organization, where he leads external responsible gaming initiatives, strategic partnerships, and regulatory efforts. Cam’s work focuses on integrating responsible gaming across FanDuel’s partnerships and driving awareness of tools and resources, with the aim of normalizing RG beliefs and behaviors. He also works with FanDuel’s RG Ambassadors, individuals who share their lived experience, or use their platform to raise awareness of Responsible Gaming tools and resources. Cam has been in the gaming industry for three years, previously working in FanDuel’s Compliance organization. Prior to that, he worked in financial services risk management.

Julia Brunson joined the National Council on Problem Gambling in May 2022. In her role as Communications Manager, she assists in the development of multi-channel content, manages social media accounts, and helps execute communications strategy across all NCPG digital channels. Julia is an experienced communicator with several years of marketing and development experience in a non-profit setting. She has a BA in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has a passion for all things digital and Gen Z. In her spare time, Julia enjoys writing, hiking, and browsing TikTok.