The DISTA program recognizes the foundational contributions and ongoing support of the individuals and organizations that have made this work possible.

We extend our deep appreciation to Dr. Marissa Levine, co-creator and former Co-Principal Investigator of the DISTA project, for her vision and leadership in shaping the program.

We gratefully acknowledge the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) for providing the initial funding to launch the program. Special thanks to Dr. Emma Spencer, Craig Wilson, Abraham Bonamy, Cecilia Freer, Dan George, and Trinity Slater from FDOH for their continued partnership and support in advancing DISTA’s mission.

We also recognize Patty Dwiggins, lead Subject Matter Expert and former Passport to Partner Services trainer, whose expertise has been instrumental in the development and delivery of DISTA’s in-person training and curriculum.

Lastly, we thank the team of FDOH Subject Matter Experts for their critical feedback, curriculum reviews, and ongoing collaboration to ensure the relevance and rigor of the DISTA training program.