Dr. Laurie Krom, EdD, serves as the inaugural Director of the Center for Systems Change within the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR). In this role, she leads international initiatives to enhance substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services through the integration of systems thinking and sustainable practices. Dr. Krom oversees the Global Office for the International Technology Transfer Center (ITTC) Network, where she fosters global collaboration across 12 country-specific centers, driving evidence-based, culturally relevant approaches to drug demand reduction. With over 20 years of experience in grant development and health services leadership, Dr. Krom previously co-founded the Collaborative Center to Advance Health Services at UMKC, where she guided innovative federal projects to strengthen public health outcomes across the United States. An expert in grant writing and network-building, Dr. Krom has been recognized for securing significant federal awards and advancing interorganizational networks in substance use and health care services. Dr. Krom holds degrees from Vassar College, Kansas State University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Missouri.