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End Overdose's chapter program is vital to our success in equipping young people with lifesaving education and resources. In cities and on college campuses, we trust them to spread the word through a true peer-to-peer model. Our members and volunteers are committing endless hours to End Overdose's cause, so we want to highlight a chapter every week.
Today, we're proud to highlight our University of Utah chapter! We spoke with President Jason Peterson and Vice President Kain McDaniel about their introductions to End Overdose, the highlights of their chapter's work to date, and more.
What sparked your interest in overdose prevention/response and End Overdose in particular?
Jason Peterson: I lost a brother to an opioid overdose when I was younger. When I heard of End Overdose and the values/mission they stand for, I knew I wanted to get involved. I was surprised there wasn't an organization focused on overdose prevention at the University of Utah, so I knew I wanted to get one started.
Kain McDaniel: One of my passions is EDM and attending EDM events, where End Overdose has a big presence. That community, as well as the community around me in Utah mean a lot to me, and I want to make sure everybody has the tools they need to be safe. The chapter program made this goal achievable, and it's cool to be involved in something bigger than yourself.
Can you describe your experiences as the chapter president and vice president of the University of Utah?
Jason: As President of the University of Utah Chapter, I learned that my main job is to identify and remove roadblocks that my team members face on a daily basis. Doing so allows them to do what they do best: passionately educate our community and distribute the resources that will save lives.
Kain: My experience as vice-president of the University of Utah chapter has been very fulfilling. I've had the opportunity to meet a lot of amazing people I otherwise never would've met. It can be very fun when you've got good people on your team, and watching all of our hard work actually turn into something is a great feeling.
What’re the major highlights from your chapter’s work to date?
Jason: This is our first semester operating as an official chapter of End Overdose, and we've managed to train over 500 people in that time, despite having only a few members.
What do you envision for the future of your chapter?
Jason: We are excited to further establish our chapter as the go-to resource for overdose prevention education and naloxone training. We are planning on reaching out to more organizations of diverse backgrounds to establish regular trainings, 1-2 times per year, to keep our community educated. We are working toward a workflow that will allow our team to train 1,000 people per semester.
Kain: I'd love to expand with more members and collaborate with some local promoters around here like Mutiny. We have big aspirations for our chapter, and I want End Overdose to be known by everybody at the University of Utah
University of Utah Leadership
President: Jason Peterson
VP: Kain McDaniel
Admin: Reese Kendrick
Fundraising Lead: Michelle Tung
Media Lead: Emery Cardoza