Meet our Board of Directors
Meet the amazing people that help our organization thrive!
President & CEO
Jill Cichowicz
Jill founded “2 End The Stigma,” to help individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and to fulfill her desire to erase the stigma and educate others on the disease of addiction. Her commitment to this purpose began as a way to honor her twin brother and create a legacy for his name after he died from an accidental fentanyl poisoning in February 2017. Her participation on the national Purdue Pharma Ad Hoc Victim's Committee is instrumental in helping those affected to move on from the devastation of losing a loved one to a disease that could have been prevented.
Board Member
Omar Abubaker
Dr. A. Omar Abubaker earned his DMD, PhD in Head and Neck Anatomy from the School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. He also completed his residency training and a fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He Joined the Faculty at VCU School of Dentistry and School of Medicine, VCU medical Center 1991 and has been the Chairman since 2002 Dr. Abubaker has become active in education in the area of addiction, the opioid epidemic and pain management since 2017. In 2015, he earned a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies from the International Program in Addiction Studies, which is jointly based in Virginia Commonwealth University, The University of Adelaide, Australia and Kings College London, England.
Board Member
Shrina Desai
Dr. Shrina Desai is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist practicing in the Richmond area. After graduating college, she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a physician and attended medical school. She was instantly drawn to the mental health field and has a passion to help others, especially youth. She completed her psychiatry residency and fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Treatment Center for Children. She then stayed in the Richmond area to work in an outpatient practice where she works closely with young adults, children, and their families.
Board Member
Eric Morris
Eric is a nine-year veteran of the US Army where he served as a Paratrooper. Originally from Harlem, New York, Eric moved to Chesterfield in high school and has remained a resident of Chesterfield since that time. Eric was honorably discharged from the US Army as a Staff Sergeant and has a bachelor’s degree in Project Management. He brings his leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to community service to his work on raising awareness about substance use disorder. Eric currently resides in Midlothian with his wife, April, their three children Lilianna, Eric, and Seraphina, and their two dogs.
Board Member
Edward E. Neiger
Edward E. Neiger is the managing partner of ASK LLP, a national law firm focusing on mass torts and bankruptcy. With an impressive roster of case involvement to his name including Enron, Lehman Brothers, GM, and representing thousands of victims of Boy Scout sexual abuse and over 60,000 victims of Purdue Pharma, Edward has devoted his career to standing up against powerful people and taking an aggressive stance to fight and recover money for victims. He is passionate about helping children and those suffering from addiction. He is a co-founder of Rides To Recovery, and is also committed to giving back to the community: assisting victims of domestic violence, providing pro bono services to low-income tenants in eviction proceedings, and helping Holocaust survivors recover monetary damages from the German government, including his own grandfather. Edward is a Brooklyn native and a first-generation college graduate, earning a JD from Fordham University School of Law and an undergraduate degree in finance from Touro College. He lives in New York with his wife and two daughters.
Board Member
Libbie Robers
Libbie Roberts is in long term recovery from SUD/OUD. She lived her life in active addiction for over twenty years. At age eleven, her family physician prescribed her narcotic pain relievers to deal with repeat sports injuries. Before she was a teenager she was addicted to narcotics. This addiction grew over the course of time and expanded to include crack cocaine, benzodiazepines, alcohol and heroin. She was a victim of physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse throughout the course of her life. On April 14th of 2018 she tried to die by suicide and when that failed, she checked into rehab. Recovery has given her more than she ever imagined possible. She was eventually able to mend relationships with her family and build strong connections with them. Currently Libbie works as a Recovery Specialist with Project Recover and uses her free time to advocate for education and resources for people still suffering with SUD.
Treasurer
Amanda White
Amanda (Mandy) is an analyst at San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) in San Diego, CA where she has held several finance related positions since joining the company in 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, and a Masters of Business Administration from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Board Member
Kaylyn Wood, Secretary
Kaylyn has spent 6 years working in drug prevention organizations, including the Young Marines and the Drug Enforcement Administration. She led a national drug prevention education program with the Young Marines. During the summer of 2018, she also had the honor of interning at the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy where she assisted with organizing strategic priorities as well as advancing drug policy internationally and domestically. Recently, she has worked locally in Richmond with Operation Engage, a local, data-driven approach to drug prevention committed to reducing the impact of drugs as well as violence in a community. After her work in Richmond, she still finds ways to keep people connected and engaged in this area. Kaylyn also serves in the United States Army Reserves as an Engineer Soldier. In her free time, she is an avid runner who has completed multiple marathons in Washington, D.C. She also enjoys spending her time with her husband, daughters, dogs, and Mickey Mouse.
Marketing
Matthew Boone
Matthew Boone is a marketing strategist, event producer, and multimedia designer from Suffolk, Virginia, with over nine years of experience leading campaigns, building brands, and creating unforgettable experiences. A 2019 graduate of Norfolk State University, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Electronic Technology and a Minor in Mass Media Communications. Early in his career, Matthew completed the prestigious Disney College Program, strengthening his foundation in customer experience and brand storytelling. He expanded his expertise through his work at the Hampton Roads Chamber, where he collaborated closely with CEOs, small business owners, and government leaders to support the regional business community. Matthew has led marketing and design initiatives for major events and festivals such as Something in the Water, the Richmond Jazz Festival, and the Big Dipper Innovation Summit. He has also collaborated on national campaigns with brands including Dominion Energy, TRUIST, PepsiCo, and Walmart. Known for blending creative storytelling with data-driven marketing, Matthew’s expertise spans event production, graphic and web design, sponsorship development, media relations, and digital advertising. Using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Studio, HTML, and social media platforms, he consistently crafts campaigns that drive audience growth, brand engagement, and lasting impact. Whether rebuilding a website overnight to boost traffic by 40% or designing event marketing that fuels attendance and visibility, Matthew’s work focuses on creating experiences that leave a lasting emotional connection. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys giving back through community projects, playing video games, and exploring amusement parks.