Hillary Dubois, MS
Chief of Communications & Prevention Services 

Hillary is the Director of Prevention Services for High Point Treatment Center as well as the Director of the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative. Hillary, received her Bachelor’s degree from Stonehill College and her Graduate degree from Northeastern University. She began her Prevention work in the City of Brockton in 2010 with a single grant secured to reduce opioid overdoses. Since February 2010, Hillary has been responsible for the expansion of the BAPC, which now consists of 6 staff members that coordinate 5 substance use prevention grants across 9 communities. This position has Ms. Dubois working with various key stakeholders to educate the community including active opioid consumers, individuals in recovery, their loved ones, service providers and the community at large on the risks factors of an overdose as well the signs and symptoms, and ultimately how to save lives.

Hillary is most proud of the work that she has done with law enforcement in the local area. She was integral in training all of the police in nasal Naloxone after years of being told that it would never happen. Being involved with the evolution of law enforcement and their approach to substance use disorders has been one of the most meaningful aspects of her career.

Amanda Sandoval, MSW, CPS
Director of Communications & Prevention Services

Amanda Sandoval, Assistant Director of Prevention Services for High Point, began her professional journey at Bridgewater State University (BSU) in 2012. During her final semester working towards her Bachelors of Science in Psychology, minor in Sociology, Sandoval was hired as an intern at BAMSI’s Cope Center in Brockton, MA. The Cope Center, which serves as a Naloxone pilot site, inspired Sandoval’s passion of working with individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

After graduating from BSU, Sandoval began her career by working as a part time Administrative Assistant for the Brockton Mayor’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Coalition with a single grant. Over the past four years, her natural ability to develop authentic relationships with community members and her hardworking nature allowed her to quickly move to her current role as the Assistant Director of the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative (BAPC) and Prevention Services for High Point. In her current role, Sandoval oversees five substance use prevention grants addressing nine communities in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Sandoval has combined her skills and experience with her self-motivated and dedicated personality to develop and strengthen prevention related initiatives across southeastern Massachusetts.

Anna Dowd, MA
Coordinator

Anna is currently employed through the Prevention Services Department of High Point, working as a part time coordinator for the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bridgewater State University (BSU) in 2014 and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from BSU in 2016, has been with the Collaborative since January of 2014 when she first interned for the program.

While completing her undergraduate degree, Anna completed a job shadow program for New Hope Domestic Violence program in Attleboro. In addition, Anna was a co-author at Bridgewater State University on a research study that tested the manipulation of partner-objectification. After completing her Bachelor Degree, Anna immediately began to pursue her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. In May of 2015, Anna accepted a Master’s level clinical internship at the Men’s Addiction Treatment Center and was hired as a per diem clinician in January of 2016. Upon completing her Master’s in May of 2016, Anna became an Inpatient Psychiatric Clinician at High Point Hospital in Middleboro, MA. Since February of 2017, Anna has worked as a Primary Care Clinician at Bridgewater State Hospital, combining her passion for working with those affected by substance use disorder with her clinical training in psychology and mental health counseling.

Holly Savignano, BS
Prevention Advocate

Holly Savignano is the Prevention Advocate for High Point’s Prevention Services and the Collaborative. Although this may be her title, Holly is so much more than that for the team. Her attention to detail allows her to keep all of Prevention Services organized and moving forward. Not only is her ability to multi-task and coordinate our daily activities impeccable, but she is the glue that keeps it all together. Holly graduated from UMass Dartmouth with a degree in Business Administration in Spring 2018.

On her off time, Holly enjoys a wide variety of entertainment and various hobbies, including party planning, crafting and cooking. Prior to joining the team, Holly traveled and lived in the U.S. Virgin Islands for a few years. She loves to travel, go to the beach and spend time with her family and friends.

Gabrielle Peruccio, BS
Prevention Grants Manager

Gabrielle Peruccio, 2014 graduate of Stonehill College, joined the Prevention Services team at High Point Treatment Center in August of 2016 as a Coordinator for the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative. Gabby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Elementary Education from Stonehill College. As an undergrad, she focused on expanding her skills in non-profit leadership through Stonehill’s unique program, Developing Fundraising Leaders Institute. Peruccio worked for a local non-profit, School on Wheels of MA, throughout her senior year and continued on as a volunteer thereon after.

Mackenzie Latham, BA
Coordinator