About Us
A Message from Stefanie
In 2021, I lost my only son, Tucker, to fentanyl poisoning—an unintentional overdose caused by a counterfeit pill laced with this deadly drug. Before his death, I had never even heard of illicit fentanyl. I didn’t know it was being pressed into fake prescription pills, that just one could be fatal, or that this lethal poison was flooding our communities. The heartbreaking reality is that if
I had known, I could have warned my son—and he would still be alive today.
No parent should have to learn about fentanyl the way I did—after losing a child. That’s why I have dedicated my life to making sure others don’t suffer the same tragedy. I championed the passage of Tucker’s Law, ensuring fentanyl education is taught in schools, and I founded The Tucker Project, a comprehensive curriculum designed to empower students with life-saving knowledge. My mission is clear: to prevent other families from experiencing this unimaginable loss and to equip young people with the awareness they need to stay safe.
Fentanyl education isn’t just important—it’s urgent. Knowledge is the only antidote to deception, and education is the key to prevention. I won’t stop
until every student, every family, and every community has the information
they need to protect themselves. Together, we can turn awareness
into action and save lives.
Our Mission
The Tucker Project stands out as the premier option for
fentanyl awareness and prevention education by uniquely partnering with Angel Families and leveraging founder Stefanie Turner’s advocacy to integrate fentanyl education into state curricula. The 360-degree approach encompasses education, law enforcement, recovery, and harm reduction, collaborating with states, cities, non-profits, and community organizations.
Our Commitment
Addressing the opioid epidemic through prevention, education, and treatment, ensuring prompt and effective support for individuals in need. Our seamless continuum of care maximizes positive outcomes by raising awareness and equipping students with essential knowledge and skills.
Victim Statement Video
Tucker’s Law (HB 3908)
Legislation Work
Tucker’s Law, officially Texas House Bill 3908, is legislation designed to combat the fentanyl crisis by mandating education in public schools. Key aspects include:
- Mandatory Education:
- It requires Texas public schools to provide research-based instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness to students in grades 6 through 12.
- Comprehensive Instruction:
- The curriculum must cover suicide prevention, prevention of fentanyl abuse and addiction, awareness of local resources, and general health education related to substance abuse.
- Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week:
- The law also mandates the governor to designate a “Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week” to further educate students on the dangers of fentanyl.
Essentially, Tucker’s Law aims to equip Texas students with the knowledge and resources necessary to avoid the potentially deadly consequences of fentanyl exposure.
Meet the Team
Stefanie Roe
Founder
Stefanie Roe is the founder of The Tucker Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative dedicated to fentanyl awareness and prevention education. After tragically losing her 19-year-old son, Tucker Roe, to fentanyl poisoning in September 2021, Stefanie turned her grief into action, becoming a leading advocate for fentanyl education and legislative reform.
Under Stefanie’s leadership, The Tucker Project has emerged as a premier resource for fentanyl education, uniquely partnering with Angel Families to share real-life stories of loss and resilience. By integrating fentanyl awareness into state health curricula and collaborating with top educational companies, The Tucker Project provides schools with research-based, interdisciplinary programs designed to protect students and communities.
A tireless advocate, Stefanie successfully spearheaded the passage of Tucker’s Law (HB 3908) in Texas, making fentanyl education mandatory for students in grades 6-12. She continues to work alongside lawmakers, educators, and community leaders to expand fentanyl awareness initiatives nationwide.
Through her authentic voice and unwavering dedication, Stefanie is committed to ensuring that no other family has to endure the devastating loss of a loved one to fentanyl.
Jennifer Stevens
Co-Founder
Jennifer Stevens is a driving force in combating the fentanyl crisis impacting American youth. As co-founder of The Tucker Project, she provides crucial education on the dangers of illicit fentanyl and drug abuse, fueled by firsthand observations of the southern border’s drug trafficking. Her personal connection to addiction, having godchildren who lost their mother to opioids, strengthens her resolve.
Stevens’s work led to Texas’s HB 3908, mandating fentanyl education in public schools. She’s now advocating for state-funded programs nationwide, aiming to save lives lost daily to fentanyl. Her efforts also include pushing for legislation to classify pill presses as drug paraphernalia.
Beyond The Tucker Project, Stevens runs 6SStrategies, a consulting firm focused on education and government affairs, working with initiatives from math education with Danica McKellar to financial literacy programs with NFL players. Her dedication to children’s well-being guides her work, prioritizing impact over profit.
Dr. Leigh Ann Bradshaw
Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Bradshaw brings 32 years of experience in public K-12 education. Her extensive experience includes roles as a teacher, academic coach, assistant principal, principal, area superintendent, and associate superintendent in one of the nation’s largest school districts. With expertise in curriculum and educational leadership, she serves as the liaison between The Tucker Project Implementation team and school district/school leadership teams.
Dr. Bradshaw values being part of a team that provides comprehensive solutions to school districts. The Tucker Project’s PBL interdisciplinary curriculum is customized to align with individual state standards, enabling students to connect with real-world content and engage more fully with the curriculum. The program is the result of collaboration between national educational leaders in professional learning, curriculum design, video production, legislative action and resource curation. Its goal is to educate students about the dangers of illicit fentanyl, opioid abuse, and human trafficking while empowering them to make informed decisions.