Michael Montanez

Michael Montanez, MA, CPS, is a dedicated professional currently serving as a Veteran Peer Specialist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since July 2022, focusing on veteran homeless housing navigation and outreach. Michael has accumulated extensive experience in various roles, including Medical Records Clerk with Young Marines and Unit Executive Officer with the County of San Bernardino, where responsibilities included probation and veteran services. Michael served in the US Army as an Infantry Officer and in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Squad Leader. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Management from the University of Redlands, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology/Military Studies from The University of New Mexico, an Associate of Arts in Administration of Justice from Crafton Hills College, an Associates in Applied Sciences in Substance Use Disorder from InterCoast Colleges-West Covina, and ongoing pursuit of a Master of Social Work from Grand Canyon University.