Board of Directors

Darnell Hinton

Founder/President

Addiction is purposeful and deep-rooted, and it has been by far the toughest thing I’ve ever had to endure. Addiction is the reason I was placed on this earth. When I was 20 years old I opened doors for myself that I was unable to close for the next eight years of my life. In those eight years, not only did I slowly begin to ruin my life, I had to watch my little brother slowly begin to ruin his as well. For that reason, I believe with every fiber in my body that I was called on this mission. To be a voice for all, to humanize and advocate for everyone suffering from this fatal disease and beyond.

Lamarra Hinton

Treasurer

My relationship with the opioid epidemic started when family members of mine fell victim to the awful disease. My prayer is to eradicate the disease and start a revolution focusing solely on the quality of life and the consistent elevation of those living it. God willing, Amen.

Allie Moffit

Secretary

When I became an educator in the public school system, I saw firsthand the impact of addiction on those as young as five years old. Addiction affects more than the individual, but those around them as well. I support Teach One Feed One because I want to be an advocate for those fighting this battle, and be a resource for the individual and their families. I believe in this mission and I am devoted to eliminating the stigma and giving these individual’s the second chance they deserve.

Adam Pfender

At-Large Board Member

Addiction has meant best friends losing their brothers and sisters and seeing babies grow up without their parents. Addiction has brought pain and suffering to more people close to me than I’d like to think and makes me wonder when it will truly hit my home and affect my life directly. Aside from being great friends with founder, Darnell Hinton being involved with Teach One Feed One means being part of family and mission that works endlessly to end these tragic stories. It means working towards a solution so no one has to suffer and people get the help they deserve

Trusted Staff

Mary Canning

Donation Coordinator

Getting involved in Teach One Feed One is an important opportunity to help people suffering from addiction in any way I can. Teach One Feed One helps support and guide people suffering from addiction, and I’ve been so inspired by them. I love how Teach One Feed One focuses on all aspects of the disease and its effects, even supporting the children affected and offering scholarships.

Alicia Popwicz

Event Coordinator

I believe everything happens for a reason, even if the reason isn’t always clear. Addiction has been no stranger to people closest to me in life–at 30 years old, my cousin and oldest friend lost her fight to addiction. I couldn’t understand why the universe chose to take her from me until I met Darnell. Being a part of Teach One Feed One puts that reason into perspective and allows me to be a part of something bigger. I choose to stand with Darnell and Teach One Feed One to use my voice and compassion to show the world that addiction is nothing to be ashamed of, and that together we can make a difference one day at a time.

Michael Wilson

Scholarship Coordinator

I’ve been in recovery since January 26, 2019. I became an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous because my life became so unmanageable and extremely scary. Eventually I got to the point where I couldn’t stand the life I was living. I have two beautiful children who I wasn’t present for, and a great family that I wasn’t an active member of. I was self destructing in every way possible. Today I am sober. I have my kids back in my life, a wonderful family, and a wonderful life that has blessed me with many great opportunities. I’m doing something I’m passionate about–carrying a message to the still sick and suffering out there to show them a new way of life. Today, life is amazing. There is hope for us alcoholics and addicts out there. It’s possible to change and start a way of life. Sobriety means the world to me. I am here to help as many people as possible so that when I’m gone, my carbon footprint can be left in life, and people can remember me for the ones that I’ve helped through their struggles with addiction.