Michael Lamont

Michael Lamont is an experienced professional in the field of behavioral health and affordable housing management. Currently serving as the Affordable Housing Manager at the Chicano Federation of San Diego County since July 2022, Michael oversees an affordable housing complex primarily for refugees. Prior roles include Independent Consultant at MAL, where responsibilities included integrating behavioral health with primary care and developing various health programs. Michael also served as Program Director at San Diego Family Care, managing medical services and leading public outreach campaigns. Notably, as Director of Behavioral Health at Operation Samahan Inc., Michael developed the Behavioral Health Department and integrated it with primary care services. Michael's career began in education as a social science teacher for the Clark County School District. Academically, Michael holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University, a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor’s Degree in History/Education from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.