Fowler is tireless champion for substance abuse prevention, the FORCE behind MatForce

MatForce Executive Director Merilee Fowler stands in the Prescott Valley conference room of Yavapai County’s substance abuse prevention coalition decorated with student art selected as part of the agency’s poster art contests. The posters reflect student messages: “Don’t Horse Around With Drugs,” “Now Playing – Crack is Whack: Say Nope to Dope.” (Nanci Hutson/Courier)