CDFY Leadership
Meet our founder
Judy Brooks
CDFY Founder
Judy was one of the parents who started the Council for Drug Free Youth. She wanted to help keep the community safe for her two sons. She has served as an accountant and bookkeeper for CDFY for 30 years. She continues to work for CDFY because she is committed to helping youth in Mid-Missouri – including her grandchildren – excel and stay drug free.
Meet our Staff
tanya lankford
CDFY Cope, Team, and Baseline Director, School Program Coordinator
Tanya was born and raised in New York, and has resided in Jefferson City for the past nine years. She comes with a background of working within the nonprofit sector. Tanya has worked with youth in a residential setting for the YWCA, has worked with the community and volunteers through her role as a Program and Branch manager for the American Red Cross, has facilitated Foster Care services for three counties in Florida, and has been a Small Business owner. She’d a dedicated mother of three children, and passionate about her role with CDFY, committed to helping educate and improve the lives of our youth and community.
Jessica Cayou
Peer-to-peer Co-Director
Jessica Cayou has worked for the last 5 years at Itsy Bitsy Broadway, a children’s learning theatre. She enjoys working with kids and watching them have fun and grow in confidence through theatre. As an assistant director for Safety Kids, Show Me Players, and Uplift she looks forward to combining her love of theatre with the opportunity to help children and young adults learn about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and the benefits in living a drug free life.
Pearlie Bell
Peer-to-peer Co-Director
Coming soon.
Meet our Executive Board
Ron Fitzwater
President | Resource Committee
Ron has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Missouri Pharmacy Association since June 4, 2002. His educational background is a BBA in Accounting from Kent State University and an MBA in Accounting from Cleveland State University. In addition to his work at the MPA, Ron also serves as Chairman of two national pharmacy organizations, the President of the Downtown Jefferson City Rotary Club, and served on the City of Jefferson City Council representing Ward 4. Ron is married to Karen Fitzwater, and they have three children and ten grandchildren.
Luke Roling
Vice President | Strategic Planning Committee
Luke Roling is a Jefferson City native where he attended Jefferson City Public Schools and graduated from Lincoln University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Luke is an AVP at MIB Banc Services LLC and has been in the banking industry since 2013. He has a daughter and is committed to keeping her and all other youth in the area happy, healthy, & drug free. In his free time, Luke enjoys spending time with family & friends, golfing, watching football, hunting, & fishing.
Isaac Roling
Treasurer | Resource Committee
Isaac Roling is a Jefferson City native, where he attended Jefferson City Public Schools. He graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and received his MBA from Columbia College. Isaac is an employee of the Central Bank, and spends most of his free time with his family or playing tennis..
Tori baker
Member-at-Large
Tori currently serves as the Director for the SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation. She received her Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia and began her career as a broadcast meteorologist for KOMU 8 TV. She then transitioned to a career in fundraising, development, and work with non-profits
Originally from the St. Louis area, she now lives in Jefferson City with her husband, David, and 4 stepchildren. She is passionate about serving her community. She is a member of Zonta Club, Rotary Club, and now serves on the Council for Drug Free Youth board.
LeighAnna Bennett
Member-at-Large | Community Outreach Committee
Born and raised in Jefferson City, LeighAnna is a proud alumna of Helias Catholic High School. Her educational journey led her to Truman State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science. Continuing her pursuit of knowledge, she went on to achieve a Master’s in Public Health with a Certificate in Epidemiology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Currently serving as Senior Research Analyst at the Missouri Department of Heath and Senior Services, LeighAnna brings a wealth of expertise to our team. Her dedication to public health and passion for making a positive impact align seamlessly with our mission.
Outside the boardroom, LeighAnna enjoys the serenity of yoga, embarks on exciting adventures with her two dogs, and explores the world alongside her supportive husband.
Open Seats
Member-at-Large
Do you have a passion for youth? Join us in motivating, educating, and collaborating among youth to live a drug-free lifestyle.
Contact Andrea at 573-636-2411 or tanya@jccdfy.org for more information!