Currently a senior advisor at leading professionals services firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, I work on behavioral health initiatives, with a focus on enhancing medical and behavioral health access through better care management.I have experience with the behavioral health needs of people throughout their lifespan. Additionally, I have directed the development of policy and administrative rules and regularly serve as a thought leader for mental health-related issues.During my previous role as Montana’s Mental Health Commissioner, I was responsible for the development and implementation of Medicaid programs as well as other publicly funded mental health and substance use disorder treatment services for the state.