By 2018, Ohio had one of the worst opioid trafficking problems and some of the highest overdose rates in the nation. In response, central Ohio leaders including the Nationwide Foundation formed the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance to educate Ohioans about the misuse and abuse of prescription opioids. And they turned to Werth to manage that work through common strategies and strong communication direction. While Werth’s original charge was to amplify the “Denial, OH” multimedia campaign, the Alliance under Werth’s guidance has since extended its influence through expanded messaging and new campaigns, such as Beat the Stigma, which educates Ohioans about the myths surrounding addiction.