Stephan Arndt

Stephan Arndt, Ph.D. is currently Director of the Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation. Additionally, he is Professor of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, and Professor of Biostatistics, College of Public Health at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Arndt completed a PhD in psychology at the Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, California before going on to do a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles, California specializing in biostatistics. His key research interests include biobehavioral statistics and epidemiological statistical applications for policy makers and clinical practice. He has published over 250 scientific papers.

In 1993, Dr. Arndt was awarded The Nelson Urban Research in Mental Health Award, by the Iowa Mental Health Association.

Janet Zwick

Janet Zwick, L.B.S.W. was the Deputy Director, Iowa Department of Public Health, Division Director, Division of Behavioral Health and Professional until she retired in 2007. She has more than 35 years experience in leadership roles with a specific focus on substance abuse treatment and prevention within public health settings.

Since retirement in 2007 she has continued to provide consultation to states, associations and programs in the area of process improvement, strategic planning, policy and provider development as well as working with programs in making a system change to a Recovery Oriented System of Care.

In addition to being published in various publications, she is also a current member of numerous committees and boards including: the Midwest Counter Drug Training Center, Substance Abuse Research Consortium and Iowa Public Health Association as well as Prairielands Addiction Technology Transfer Center.

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the prevention and treatment field, Janet Zwick has received numerous awards from national and state associations.