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The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission

An independent, collaborative group of Delaware leaders, policymakers, and public advocates working to direct opioid settlement funds toward evidence-based treatment, prevention, and recovery methods.

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About the Commission

The DOSC was established to ensure that settlement funds are used responsibly, transparently, and effectively to address the opioid crisis in Delaware. Guided by 16 DE Code § 5196B (2025), the Commission can distribute funds through the following channels:

Grant awards

The Commission may award grants to organizations for allowable services that treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder. This process ensures that funds support evidence-based efforts across all Delaware communities.

Direct Service Contracts

The Commission may direct the Department of Health and Social Services to enter into formal contracts. This allows for the targeted procurement of high-priority services that align with the State’s abatement strategy.

State and Local Government Allocations

The Commission may distribute funds directly to State agencies and local governments. These resources are administered under the Commission’s explicit direction to ensure all local remediation efforts meet settlement requirements.

Our Guiding Principles

  • We are transparent.

    We show our work and make decisions in public.

  • We are community-guided.

    Voices of those affected shape our path.

  • We are responsible stewards.

    Funds are used thoughtfully and equitably.

  • We invest in meaningful change.

    We leverage settlement funds to drive meaningful, measurable results.

Joanna Champney

My whole career has revolved around making sure that people who have behavioral health needs and justice involvement get connected to the services they need and deserve. Serving as Co-Chair of the Commission aligns with this passion, and I am honored by Governor Meyer’s appointment to this role. These settlement funds represent an incredible opportunity to resource services and initiatives that will save lives.

Joanna ChampneyCommission Chair

Appointed Commission Members

14 members appointed by the Governor, Attorney General, Legislature, and county leadership. Click + to read personal statements.

Joanna Champney

Joanna Champney

Chair

Director, DSAMH

Dave Humes

Dave Humes

Vice Chair

Private Citizen

Julia Lawes

Julia Lawes

Member

Department of Justice

Alexa Scoglietti

Alexa Scoglietti

Member

Dept. of Health and Human Services

State Sen. Stephanie Hansen, Esq.

State Sen. Stephanie Hansen, Esq.

Member

Delaware General Assembly

State Sen. Bryant Richardson

State Sen. Bryant Richardson

Member

Delaware General Assembly

State Rep. Kendra Johnson

State Rep. Kendra Johnson

Member

Delaware General Assembly

State Rep. Michael F. Smith

State Rep. Michael F. Smith

Member

Delaware General Assembly

Tammy Anderson, PhD

Tammy Anderson, PhD

Member

University of Delaware

Kenneth Dunn

Kenneth Dunn

Member

New Castle County

Kevin R. Sipple

Kevin R. Sipple

Member

Kent County

Todd F. Lawson

Todd F. Lawson

Member

Sussex County

Rita Landgraf

Rita Landgraf

Member

Owner, Landgraf Consulting

Lynn Fahey Morrison, PhD

Lynn Fahey Morrison, PhD

Member

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services

Commission Staff

The staff supports the Commission’s operations and public mission.

Bradley Owens

Bradley Owens

Executive Director

Daniel Arndt

Contract & Fiscal Coordinator

Bradford Milton

Bradford Milton

Program Integrity Specialist - Community Grant Program

Damaris Kelly

Damaris Kelly

Program Integrity Specialist - Community Grant Program

Jessica Brown

Grant Program Manager - Local Government Grant Program

Greg Hughes

Greg Hughes

Project Manager

Victoria Sines

Project Consultant

Our Committees

The Commission’s work is supported by six standing committees, each focused on a critical area of the settlement fund mission.

Resources and Reports

Access Commission documents, reports, policies, and external resources related to Delaware’s opioid crisis response.