Mrs. Brenda Watson has primary responsibility for; and the lead role in; the development, design, implementation and management of programmes offered by the organisation. This includes prevention strategies to reduce and prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug related harms at a national level. This requires liaising with a wide range of government and non-government agencies and work with stakeholders to develop and implement drug prevention initiatives, She coordinates (and delivers) education and training events/programmes and performs various technical tasks related to programmes such as formulating presentations based on statistical survey findings and providing/coordinating server-training programmes (e.g. TIPS). Having over ten years’ experience in teaching and curriculum development, she researches contemporary practices and techniques in the field of alcohol tobacco and drugs related issues for the development, review and maintenance of curriculum, training manuals or literature produced or offered by the organisation. Mrs Watson writes press releases and provides public education through various media formats as well as participates in public relations campaigns and media presentations as well as provides oversight/supervision to NDC employees and acts in the absence of the Director.