Michael Spanier Email & Phone Number

Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Conducting behavioral health gap analysis for San Juan County, NM (2019).• Providing advice, in the capacity of behavioral health advisor (in association with Hyde and Associates), in the implementation (May 2017- Present) of a behavioral health initiative in Bernalillo County (NM).• Drafted Behavioral Health Strategic Plan for Santa Fe County (NM) as recommended by a Gap Analysis and supported by conducting 20 key informant interviews and facilitating four (4) public input sessions/focus groups.• Assessed and analyzed, in conjunction with an independent consultant, multiple behavioral health programs (including mobile crisis response and criminal justice diversion) throughout the state of Oregon. • Synthesized data and made recommendations for system-wide and state-wide improvements to Colorado’s Alternate Care Facility service delivery system.• Recommended enhancements to agreements between the State (NM) Area Agencies on Aging and four (4) Managed Care Organizations to better focus on and serve seniors.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Directed Senior Services Programs that provide services to over 800 Santa Fe County Seniors in seven senior centers – This included transportation services, congregate meals, and home-delivered meals• Served as Community Services Department liaison with County budget, procurement, legal and human resources divisions. • Coordinated submission of the Department’s budget request.• Established and oversaw community services contracts and contract amendments in health, senior services, teen and DWI programs.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Served as Cabinet Secretary of 300-employee and 300-volunteer State Cabinet Department.• Organized successful passage of amendments to the Continuing Care Act that ensures the protection of vulnerable seniors living in Nursing Homes.• Advocated for the resources necessary to better serve New Mexico's growing population of seniors and adults living with disabilities.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Transformed the 50 employee State Agency on Aging to the Cabinet-level Aging and Long-Term Services Department.• Secured $5.13 million in new appropriations to expand Aging Network Services.• Formulated strategy for the successful passage of a strengthened Adult Protective Services Act.• Managed eight (8) Division Directors and Program Managers.

Bacherlor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Administration And Management, General

Master'S Degree, Counseling Psychology