Michael Dennis

Michael Dennis is the Chief Research Officer and Senior Research Psychologist at Chestnut Health Systems since August 1995, where Michael leads key research projects such as the Early Re-Intervention experiment and contributes as a Co-Investigator on additional studies focused on recovery management. Additionally, Michael serves as the Director of the Lighthouse Institute, which specializes in research, program evaluation, and training related to evidence-based practices aimed at enhancing prevention, treatment, and recovery. Previously, Michael held the position of Coordinating Center Multi-PI at JJ-TRIALS and directed the GAIN Coordinating Center at the Lighthouse Institute. Michael's research has significantly advanced the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs instruments and is informed by a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, where training as both a student and graduate assistant occurred.