— Corresponding Secretary of NADDI —

The Corresponding Secretary is responsible for keeping the NADDI membership aware of organizational matters, trending updates, and important messages; that encompasses a lot. Trish also manages our social media platforms, and assists the Execuitve Board with many other training resources for the organization.

Trish is new to the Executive Board as the Corresponding Secretary, joining us in November of 2021. She has been an active member for over 12 years, and was President of the Ohio Chapter. We happy to have her on board and working to keep us strong!

Email: prichardson@naddi.org

Phone: (330) 466-9904

Patricia currently serves as the National Corresponding Secretary on the NADDI Executive Board. Prior to this position she served as the Ohio Chapter President. Patricia has been a member of the NADDI organization for 12 years.

Patricia has been in Law Enforcement for nearly 14 years and has been conducting prescription drug investigations for the past 12 years. Prior to Law Enforcement, Patricia worked in retail pharmacy for an Ohio based drug store chain. Patricia is employed as an Agent with the MEDWAY Drug Enforcement Agency, as a commissioned Law Enforcement Officer through the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Patricia conducts criminal investigations into the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical drugs and/or stolen, forged or improperly prescribed controlled medications. Patricia prepares and presents cases before Wayne County courts and confers with local, state and federal agencies in the cooperation of prosecuting Ohio drug law violations.

Patricia provides instruction and guidance to physicians and pharmacists on ways to detect and prevent the diversion of prescription medication. Patricia works closely with state licensing boards to include the State Of Ohio Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy and Medical Boards. Patricia provides educational programs to social groups, schools, civic and religious groups about drug prevention and awareness. Patricia served 8 years as a Federal Task Force Officer (TFO) to the Cleveland District Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Tactical Diversion Squad.

Patricia is a current member of FBI-LEEDA, Ohio Tactical Officer’s Association, Small & Rural Law Enforcement Association (SRLEEA) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).