Board of Directors

Darnell Hinton

Founder/Executive Director

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.

Abby Fisher

Secretary

I wanted to join the Board of Directors for Teach One Feed One because the mission is deeply personal to me. I lost my aunt to addiction early in my life, and that experience stayed with me as I grew older and began to understand just how devastating substance use disorder can be—not only for the individual, but for entire families. That loss shaped my passion for advocating for compassion, education, and real solutions instead of shame and stigma.

In my early career, I worked as a Field Paramedic – specializing in community paramedicine, where I saw firsthand the impact of the opioid epidemic and the barriers people face when trying to get help. I also had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to speak with members of Congress about the urgent need for naloxone to be widely available in local communities. Those experiences strengthened my commitment to supporting prevention, harm reduction, and recovery efforts.

Serving on the board feels like a meaningful way to continue that work—helping break the stigma surrounding addiction and supporting a nonprofit that is actively creating change through education, outreach, and hope.

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

Scott Dysart

At-Large Board Member

Today, Scott is proud to dedicate himself full-time to supporting the mission of Teach One Feed One and serving as a leader within the recovery community. He is passionate about helping men navigate the challenges of early recovery, build meaningful connections, take responsibility for their lives, and discover that a life beyond addiction is not only possible, but worth living.

Scott believes that recovery is about more than simply putting down drugs and alcohol. It is about learning a new way to live, growing alongside others, and becoming the person you were always capable of being. His own experience continues to fuel his commitment to giving back and helping others find hope, purpose, and lasting sobriety.

Scott credits the Unity Program and the recovery community with helping him become the man he is today. He is honored to represent Teach One Feed One and contribute to an organization dedicated to providing people in recovery with the tools, support, and opportunity to build a better future.

Trusted Staff

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.