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Board Member
Steve Jesi is a nationally recognized advocate and speaker on the opioid epidemic plaguing the nation today. He has attended meetings at the White House, met with upper-level Washington politicians to help fight for rights of SUD’s and a fundraiser for P.A.A.R.I. After the overdose death of his daughter Stephenie, Steve has taken his daughter’s tragic loss and channeled that energy into a positive beam of light for the opioid crisis. Steve is recently retired as the Senior Area Vice President for ABM Industries a Fortune 500 company. He now serves as a member on the Board of Directors for P.A.A.R.I., he is also a recovery coach working with individuals and families facing substance use disorders (SUD). He holds a business degree from Northeastern University and graduate degree in Management from Cambridge College and resided in Middleton, MA with his wife and two sons. Steve enjoys boating, fishing, and outdoor activities.

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The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative can be reached by mail, email, or telephone.

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Addicted?

Suffering from addiction? Know, care for, or live with someone who is? P.A.A.R.I. is building a network of treatment options. We can be a resource to you, no matter where you live.

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Who We Are

P.A.A.R.I. is made up of private citizens, philanthropists, business owners, law enforcement leaders, and prominent members of the academic community who all share our mission.

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We depend on volunteers, corporate partners, and treatment centers across the nation. We also work directly with police departments to help them help drug addicts beat their disease.

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Members of the media may contact John Guilfoil with inquiries:

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Phone 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Our Latest Press Releases

Watertown Police Department to Become First in the Nation to Have 100% of Sworn Officers Certified in PAARI Deflection Essentials

September 28, 2026 By paaried

PAARI Announces Nation’s First Essential Deflection and Diversion Certification Program

June 8, 2026 By paaried

PAARI Announces Transformative Collaboration with International Co-Responder Alliance for 2026 National Co-Responder Conference

August 13, 2025 By paaried

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