About Us
Compassionate Connection in Crisis
Naxos Neighbors, LLC formed in 2021 to bring to market Naxos OD and make compassionate connections in this opioid crisis.
Our team operates out of South Bend, Indiana, US.
2022
Launch Year
100+
Naxos OD Volunteer Responders
150+
Events/Trainings
2.5K+
People Reached
3K+
Narcan Distributed
Our Team
Leadership
Joanne Kelley Cogdell
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Joanne has worked in community education for over 20 years and harm reduction for ten years. She was an HIV Risk Reduction Specialist funded through the Minority Aids Coalition in Philadelphia for seven years. Joanne is a certified Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainer for the New York State Department of Health and is currently partnering with the University of Notre Dame, Department of Analytical Chemistry to develop local drug checking.
Elizabeth Scholz
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
Elizabeth has worked as a Software Architect and full stack developer for mobile, web, and cloud applications for over 20 years. Elizabeth developed the Naxos OD app with a team of Ivy Tech students and continues to develop and support new features.
Partner Testimonial
Iris Hammel, Co-founder & Executive Director, RISE
"Naxos Neighbors began their journey in our programs at RISE, and I've been continually impressed by their dedication and commitment. Their doggedness to always do what is right for the community they serve is truly inspiring. They are passionate about making a positive impact, and their work reflects that every step of the way."
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Shared moments with our team
