FOUNDERS

Founded by three passionate University of South Florida undergraduates Prevent Overdose embodies the vision of empowering students to enact meaningful change within their communities. With a shared commitment to addressing the critical issue of overdose prevention through education, advocacy, and community engagement, our founders lead a diverse team of individuals to be active in the welfare of their communities.

My experience of losing both friends and family members due to drug use fueled my desire for change and inspired me to found this organization.

COLE OLSON

Co-Executive Director

Seeing people fight addiction while volunteering at my local harm reduction clinic inspired me to do everything I can to make the fight easier.

Samay Shah

Co-Executive Director

After losing a close friend to an opioid overdose I was motivated to work to address the problem of overdoses within our community and provide support to those struggling with addiction.

SAIFULLAH KHAN

Chief Financial Officer