Gregory Tatro’s life changed in 2019 with the death of his sister Jenna from an overdose. For six years, the Tatro family struggled alongside Jenna as she wrestled with an increasing addiction that took over her life. Witnessing firsthand the gaps that existed in substance use treatment within the national model, the family was determined to forge a new path.
First with themselves, and then with a growing group of like-minded professionals, their organization, Jenna’s Promise, emerged as a grassroots movement for change. Their innovative Village Model aims to shift the paradigm of substance use disorder treatment and create better outcomes for individuals in recovery, as well as support the struggling rural Vermont community that houses the campus.
As a co-founder, a board member, and then co-executive director, Gregory has been deeply involved in the creation and development of this model. He is passionate about shaping state policies on substance use disorder and breaking down the stigma associated with addiction through the platform that Jenna’s Promise provides.
Gregory’s dedication to this cause is driven by his personal experience and a commitment to ensuring that others do not have to face the same struggles alone. He is proud to work side by side with an incredible team as Jenna’s Promise continues to inspire and create positive change within the community and beyond.