Michael Hawkins

Michael Hawkins is an experienced professional in the field of mental health and substance use programming, currently serving as the Director of Events Programming at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing since July 2017, where responsibilities include overseeing the development and execution of significant events. Prior roles include Manager of Conferences and Project Manager for government-funded projects, focusing on technical assistance and project management. Earlier experience at the Maryland Department of Health involved a role as Special Assistant in the Behavioral Health Administration, while previous positions included Policy Analyst and Special Assistant at the Governor's Office for Children, as well as Committee Clerk for the Appropriations Committee at the Maryland General Assembly. Michael Hawkins holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Salisbury University, completed in 2008.