Employees
Grace Adler
Grace began her journey with End Overdose by founding a chapter at Occidental College in the fall of 2022. Since then, she has served as the chapter president at Occidental, worked as the Events Coordinator, and now holds the role of Social Media Coordinator. Grace’s passion for this work stems from a personal loss—losing her father to a drug overdose at a young age—which inspired her to make a positive impact by providing education to her school and local communities. In addition to her work with End Overdose, Grace is deeply committed to addressing food insecurity in the United States and has collaborated with nonprofits dedicated to this cause for many years. When she’s not working or volunteering, Grace enjoys spending time with her two cats and expressing her creativity through crocheting!
Anthony Banuelos
A.J. Banuelos is End Overdose's Director of Community Engagement & Training. After years of addiction, he is a living testament to change! Rather than being a part of the problem at hand, he is taking action to be a part of the solution. He is a survivor of opioid overdose himself and knows the dangers of abuse, has lost people close to him, both family and friends. His passion is to help others in their struggles, he is currently enrolled in CCAPP to become a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, to be an agent of change, to help guide people and discover their full potential.
Destiny Martinez
Destiny Martinez is a dedicated mother, the eldest of seven siblings, and a steadfast supporter of people and movements, no matter how big or small it may be. As the Fulfillment Leader and an advocate for End Overdose, Destiny draws inspiration from her personal journey, marked by the impact of addiction on her loved ones. This experience inspired her passion to stand tall, extend her compassion, and work toward meaningful change. Her role at End Overdose aligns with her mission to help others. Destiny was inspired by her brother in law Anthony Banuelos, Director of Community Engagement and Training. With unwavering pride and determination, Destiny contributes to advancing the organization’s efforts to save lives.
Gianna Uy
Gianna is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health with a certificate in Social Determinants in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University in New York City. She graduated cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a B.S. in Psychobiology and a minor in Public Affairs. During her time at UCLA, she co-founded End Overdose's first university chapter and helped integrate End Overdose's training and resources into UCLA's greek life community. In her current position, Gianna focuses on End Overdose's program development at universities and high schools across the United States. Through collaborations with local community and governmental organizations, she hopes to increase access to life-saving resources for everyone who needs them.
Maddie Ward
Maddie graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science specializing in computing. Maddie has a strong foundation in both technology and science. Her extensive background in service and community work reflects her deep commitment to uplifting her community through innovative solutions. As an undergraduate, Maddie co-founded and led the UCLA chapter of End Overdose for 2.5 years and previously served as End Overdose's Programs Coordinator, driving numerous initiatives on her campus and in the greater Los Angeles community. Maddie was honored with the UCLA Chancellor’s Service Award, was a two-time finalist for the Charles E. Young Humanitarian Award, and was recognized as a BruinLife Senior of the Year for her campus service record. In her role as the Director of Operations, Maddie works to increase the number of individuals and communities End Overdose reaches through developing and maintaining sustainable, nationwide initiatives.
Theo Krzywicki
As the CEO of End Overdose Theo brings firsthand experience and deep personal commitment to the fight against the opioid crisis. Recognizing the power of education and accessibility, he has been the driving force behind End Overdose's mission to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or profession, has the skills and resources to respond effectively to an overdose.