In terms of my service of NAADAC I have served and currently serve on the membership and awards committee on the national level. I have been on these committees for 2 years now and enjoy the contribution and engagement with the members.  It is my pleasure to serve on the TAAP Board as I currently serve on other boards that include Diverseworks and BACODA so I have experience in this area and look forward to contributing to the growth and development of the Houston Chapter of TAAP.

Dr. Abimbola Farinde is a clinical pharmacist specialist in psychiatry and geriatrics who graduated from Texas Southern University. She has gained a wealth of knowledge and training with the completion of residency training programs and being in practice for more than five years. She is interested in sharing her knowledge with other professionals engaged in clinical practice in a variety of settings. She has experience working in a methadone clinic, veterans administration, juvenile detention center, and jail setting to name a few. She looks forward to contributing to the healthcare field in any capacity when given the opportunity.

My philosophy about the role and future of Houston TAAP

My philosophy about the role of Houston Chapter TAAP is that is serves to bring great awareness to the community about substance use/abuse and interventions that can be applied to aid in the management of these issues among Houstonians. In the future the Houston Chapter TAAP will continue to serve as a pillar of support to the community when it comes to tackling the important issue of substance use and how to improve people’s quality of life.