Frederica Roberson

Frederica Roberson is the Founder and President of The Marquavies Bernard Broughton Foundation, Inc., a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to overdose prevention, substance use education, youth empowerment, and supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction.

Her advocacy was born from unimaginable tragedy. On April 1, 2025, Frederica lost her youngest son, Marquavies "Qua" Broughton, to nitazene poisoning. Instead of allowing grief to define her, she transformed her pain into purpose, creating a movement focused on saving lives through education, awareness, prevention, and community partnerships.

Today, Frederica is recognized as a passionate advocate and public speaker, collaborating with law enforcement agencies, healthcare organizations, schools, colleges, universities, recovery programs, public health leaders, and community organizations throughout Georgia. Through her foundation, she has helped distribute hundreds of naloxone kits, provides overdose prevention education, and works to increase awareness of the growing threat posed by fentanyl, nitazenes, and other synthetic drugs.

Professionally, Frederica has more than 26 years of experience in healthcare and currently serves as a Practice Manager. She is also completing her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, further strengthening her ability to serve individuals and communities affected by substance use and mental health challenges.

Her presentations combine personal testimony, factual education, and a message of hope that inspires audiences to take action. Frederica believes that every conversation, every act of education, and every life saved honors her son's legacy.

Her foundation's mission is simple yet powerful:

“Turning Pain Into Purpose—Saving One Life at a Time.”

Today, Frederica will share her family's story, discuss the realities of today's overdose crisis, and challenge each of us to become part of the solution by choosing awareness, compassion, and action.