Building Sustainable Coalition Systems: The Coalition Operating System

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Angie Asa-Lovstad

Angie Asa-Lovstad helps groups turn meaningful ideas into action. As a facilitator, trainer, and leadership coach, she has spent more than 25 years supporting community initiatives and nonprofit leaders in working better together. Known for her engaging and grounded style, Angie creates spaces where people can think clearly together, have honest conversations, and move from discussion to practical momentum. She believes leadership begins by connecting people to what matters, sparking new understanding, and igniting action. She's also an avid reader and a proud caretaker of a houseplant collection that may be slightly outgrowing her windows-daily reminders that growth takes patience, attention, and the right conditions.

Dave Closson

Dave Closson, the owner of DJC Solutions, LLC, a consulting company dedicated to serving substance misuse prevention professionals, law enforcement officers, and military veterans across the United States. With a focus on sustainable habits, aligned experiences, and next-level excellence, Dave helps others achieve their full potential. As the author of "Motivational Interviewing for Campus Police" and one of the few Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) #StillServing Heroes nationwide, Dave is a nationally recognized expert in his field. He was the very first Director of the Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center, where he served as a prevention catalyst, empowering individuals and fostering partnerships to promote safe, healthy, and drug-free communities.

Dave's unique experience in substance misuse prevention comes from serving as a university police officer at Eastern Illinois University and being deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his year in Iraq with his infantry battalion and recon team, Dave earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge and was awarded two Army Commendation Medals (one for valor and one for meritorious service). With a Master's in Technology, Training and Development, and a Bachelor's in Environmental Biology, Dave is a lifelong learner who is committed to pushing his own limits and helping others do the same. Through training, coaching, and consulting, Dave is making a difference in the lives of those he serves and helping them achieve lasting transformation.