Marvin A. Steinberg, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling. He served the NCPG as Vice President and Secretary, 1996 – 2001. Over the last 30 years, Dr. Steinberg has had experience treating problem gamblers and supervising and training professionals in this area. He has consulted to government and the gambling industry on responsible gambling programs. Dr. Steinberg has co-authored the American Gaming Association's Responsible Gaming Resource Guide, co-created educational/training videos on problem gambling as well as co-authored research studies. He has received state, regional and national awards in the gambling field.
Mary Drexler is the Assistant Director of the CT Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG). She is responsible for the day to day operations of the Council. Her duties include oversight of prevention programs and CCPG’s Problem Gambling Helpline, networking with community/state organizations, advocacy for gamblers and their families, and training. She is a member of the CT Women’s Network, a group focusing on women and problem gambling and the CT Partnership for Responsible Gambling, a collaborative effort including the CT Council, the CT Lottery Corporation, and CT Problem Gambling Services. She has been in social services since 1979. She is a member of NCPG’s Nominating and Helpline Committees. Mary holds a Masters of Social Work from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work.