Michael Lichtenstein is the President of Lichtenstein Associates, Inc., a Rhode Island-based specialized healthcare consultancy with national reach. His firm provides technical assistance to community health center leadership, management staff, and boards of directors in the areas of governance, fiscal, and clinical operations. Michael began his career in the nonprofit sector in 1974. Michael has a BA degree in Sociology from the University of RI and an MS degree in Applied Management from Lesley University. He is certified as a Coach through Coach Training Alliance in Denver, CO. He is also certified as a Coach through Coach Training Alliance in Denver, CO. Michael and his wife Deb live in Jamestown where they raised their two daughters. They enjoy spending time with family and especially playing with their five grandchildren. Michael received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and a master’s degree in Applied Management from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.