Partnership to End Addiction and our Board of Directors mourn the loss of Dr. Herbert Pardes, a trailblazer in mental health care and a longtime esteemed board member in supporting and advancing our mission to end the addiction crisis. His leadership at top institutions left an incredible legacy. Dr. Pardes was a tireless champion for destigmatizing addiction, and his impact will endure.
“Dr. Herb Pardes was a truly remarkable human being – a visionary leader in public health whose impact spanned decades of service at the highest levels of government and academia. He was also a great friend to me and all of us at Partnership to End Addiction. His sizable contributions, including at the Partnership, have left a permanent mark. Dr. Pardes will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.” -Jamie Niven, Chair, Board of Directors at Partnership to End Addiction
“Dr. Herb Pardes was a true giant in the field of mental health and addiction. His distinguished career left an incredible legacy of improving lives and advancing public health. Herb’s wisdom, dedication and compassion were an inspiration to all of us and, personally, a wonderful gift in my life. He will be deeply missed, and his impact will continue to be felt for a long time to come.” -Creighton Drury, CEO and President, Partnership to End Addiction
“Herb Pardes was one of the great public health experts of his time. He served in top positions at the U.S. Department of Health Education and Welfare and New York-Presbyterian. He will be sorely missed.” -Joseph A. Califano Jr., former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare and the Founder and Chair Emeritus who brought Herb Pardes to Washington and NewYork-Presbyterian