Josh Higgins

Josh Higgins serves as a Community Provider Engagement Specialist at Coordinated Care Services, Inc., where responsibilities include designing and leading statewide initiatives to promote trauma-informed care across New York. As a founding member and lead vocalist of Gunpoets since 2008, Josh creates impactful music that addresses social issues and fosters community empowerment. Previous roles include Program Manager for Youth and Family Services at Compeer Rochester, where management of mental health services reached over 250 families, and Program Supervisor/Employment Specialist at Empowering People's Independence, focusing on transition programs for developmentally disabled adults. Early career experience includes Program Manager for Rural Youth Service at Lansing Middle School, emphasizing enrichment activities for at-risk youth. Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the State University of New York Cortland and an Associate of Science in Music Recording Technology from Finger Lakes Community College.