Capstone Spotlight: Maneesh Nadipelli and the DC Overdose Response Allocation

The DORA dashboard allows DC advocates to turn overdose data into targeted action.

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I created DORA to show how overdose data can move beyond reporting and help support faster, more targeted public health action at the community level.
Maneesh Nadipelli, MS ADPP 2026

The Addiction Policy & Practice program is thrilled to spotlight the DC Overdose Response Allocation (DORA) project, a capstone project by Maneesh Nadipelli! DORA is a website-based MVP designed to show how ward-level overdose data in Washington, DC could be organized to support more targeted public health responses, including outreach, naloxone distribution, harm reduction services, and treatment referrals.

Access the project: https://staging.di8qipw2ccs1s.amplifyapp.com/