Alyssa Kitlas

Alyssa Kitlas is the Opioid Settlement Program Manager for Wake County Government where she oversees the approximately $67 million coming to Wake County over 18 years through the Opioid Settlement Fund. This role involves co-leading a county-wide coalition, engaging the community in a collaborative strategic planning process, managing the program budget and contracts, reporting to leadership, and evaluating funded interventions. These funds are being used to expand evidence-based strategies such as early intervention, medication assisted treatment, recovery support, naloxone distribution, and recovery housing. Alyssa is passionate about harm reduction and working to end stigma towards people who use drugs.

Wake County Government provides services including tax collection, library services, local parks administration, planning and permitting, health and human services, behavioral health, law enforcement and more. Wake County provides excellent public service through collaborative, inclusive and sustainable solutions that prioritize the well-being of our community.