Michael Pesant oversees initiatives in the Behavioral Health Division at the CSG Justice Center, managing projects at the intersection of justice, health, and housing. He guides the strategic direction of initiatives, offering training and technical assistance to state and local leaders while creating profession-specific training and policy resources for practitioners and policymakers. Before joining the CSG Justice Center, Michael spent 20 years in behavioral health and substance use treatment, working in community, hospital, justice, and philanthropic settings. He has led regional cohorts of recovery-oriented justice initiatives, workforce development, and support services. He earned a BA in psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill, an MSW from the University of South Carolina, and an MBA from East Carolina University.
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