Public Health Business Development

Matthew T. Clune

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Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtclune/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished leader in public health administration, well regarded, nationally, for innovation and strategic foresight. With experience in guiding federal and state initiatives, I have consistently demonstrated expertise in change management, operations management, and policy and program development through data driven outcomes. Throughout my career, I have provided invaluable strategic guidance to diverse stakeholders, including local, state, federal agencies, and international delegations, while fostering collaborations that drive impactful change. Leveraging a diversity of subject matter expertise, I have provided guidance to projects which address substance use, carceral issues, co-occurring disorders, recovery support services, and prevention strategies, collectively meeting evidence-based practice. My experience extends across various roles, from government advisor/administrator to Division/Regional Director to national consultant, where I have successfully navigated complex challenges to achieve transformative systems changes.

EXPERIENCE

Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), Sudbury, MA

Director, Federal Business Development Health and Human Services, 10/2023-3/2024

Position eliminated after company-wide RIF.

Principal strategist responsible for cultivating and expanding partnerships with federal agencies aligned with AHP's core competencies. Led a team in developing capture management plans, resulting in a robust pipeline of federal business opportunities.

SAMHSA, Rockville, MD

Branch Chief, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), 9/2021-10/2023

As Branch Chief of the Division of Targeted Prevention West, I oversaw the overall management of approximately $75M/year in grants across SAMHSA Regions 6-10, comprising approximately 160 grants/annum. Led a team of nine Government Project Officers (GPOs) in providing oversight and support to grantees, ensuring programmatic excellence and compliance federal regulations.

Key Achievements:

•Provided expertise regarding our multiple grant programs to my team of project officers, SAMHSA leadership, and external stakeholders, contributing to enhanced program effectiveness, accountability, and program modification.

•Cultivated a highly skilled workforce through recruitment efforts, staff learning activities, and mentorship programs, resulting in improved team performance and productivity.

•Developed and facilitated bi-weekly Learning Communities (LC) for Division staff that provided a forum for training and feedback before operationalizing new SOPs and used the LC forum to discuss other key procedural or health policy topics germane to the Center and Prevention Field, writ large.

•Played a pivotal role as liaison with the Office of Prevention Innovation (OPI) to provide programmatic feedback and guidance on evaluative and T/TA contracts awarded by the Center.

SAFE Project/SAFE Workplaces, Arlington, VA

Senior Director (GS14 Equivalent), 9/2020-8/2021

Senior Director charged with the development of a Recovery Ready Workplace Program for both Government entities and the Business Community

Key Achievements:

•Developed a Recovery Ready Workplace manual, and suite of products and resources, including HR/EAP reviews, supervisory training programs, and corporate wellness plans, to support organizations in creating and managing recovery-friendly workplaces.

•Established partnerships with Recovery Friendly Workplace States and organizations like the Leidos Corporation and George Washington University, promoting workforce development initiatives and sharing best practices.

•Advocated for fair wages, worker rights, and peer-based recovery supports in various settings, contributing to the advancement of recovery ready workplaces.

SAMHSA/CSAT, Rockville, MD

Public Health Advisor (GS 13), 6/2016-8/2020

Oversaw a large SAMHSA/CSAT discretionary grant portfolio, from 40-70 grants at any one time, managing grants across multiple programs including recovery support services, adolescent treatment, and family treatment drug courts. Provided training and technical assistance (T/TA) to grantees, states, tribes, territories, and national stakeholder institutions, contributing to improved program outcomes and consumer experiences. Played a key role in shaping national and international public health policy and programming related to recovery support services.

Key Achievements:

•Represented CSAT before the GAO on key interviews covering a range of topics. Also, selected to represent CSAT before the National Science Foundation charged by Congress to evaluate programs funded under the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). Chosen to represent the Center before the Assistant Secretary, once yearly, to highlight both achievements, areas requiring greater attention, while addressing questions and offering recommendations for future program modification.

•Collaborated with ONDCP, sister federal agencies, international delegations, and stakeholder groups to promote the integration of recovery support services into mainstream behavioral healthcare services.

•Led the development of certification programs for forensic peers and developed and facilitated external facing technical expert panels on workforce development, patient brokering, recovery research, and employment and recovery in the behavioral healthcare field.

•Served as the anchor of SAMHSA's Road to Recovery TV/Radio show and contributed to the development of national recovery research and evaluation initiatives, enhancing knowledge and awareness of recovery-oriented approaches.

Center for Social Innovation, Needham, MA

Senior Associate/Faculty, 3/2015-6/2016

As a Senior Associate, provided comprehensive training and technical assistance (T/TA) on various approaches to leverage strategic planning and organizational development strategies to ensure the effective implementation of recovery support services in the mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) fields. Collaborated with state and county recovery efforts, Peer Run and Recovery Community Organizations, and national stakeholder associations to enhance service delivery.

Key Achievements:

•Led training and technical assistance initiatives for state agencies, territories, and tribes, spanning a diverse range of geographical areas including WA, IL, AL, CT, OH, KS, UT, OK, ME, CA, MA, SC, NY, ID, PR, DC, PA, WV, DE, and MD.

•Developed and facilitated online seminar series for SAMHSA, including, pioneering a10-part series on Supported Employment Programs and Youth and Young Adults in Recovery.

JBS International, Inc., N. Bethesda, MD

Senior TA Manager, Clinical TA Project, 6/2013-2/2015

Served as a Senior TA Manager, overseeing the clinical technical assistance (TA) project for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for

Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Provided consulting services and delivered TA to CSAT grantees, focusing on CSATs Adolescent Treatment Portfolio (SAT-ED, SYT).

Key Achievements:

•Developed consulting contracts and personally delivered training and technical assistance to SAMHSA grantees, including site visits, teleconferences, webinars, and symposia.

•Created a metrics-based management tool for Government Project Officers (GPOs) to streamline processes and improve efficiencies in grant management.

•Authored a white paper advocating for the standardization of evidence-based practices (EBP) across federal public health agencies, driving efforts to enhance program effectiveness and accountability.

•Chaired the grantee Evaluator’s Learning Community, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders to improve program evaluation and performance outcomes.

Maryland Department of Health, Catonsville, MD

Recovery Support Services Manager, 9/2011-6/2013

Led comprehensive efforts to oversee the procurement, fiscal oversight, and evaluation of $10M in grants to support Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) and Recovery Support Services (RSS) initiatives across Maryland's 24 counties. Directed the development of budgets, procurement strategies, and oversight mechanisms, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, and best practices.

Key Achievements:

•Designed and implemented systems, strategies, and practices to strengthen the continuum of behavioral healthcare treatment and supports, including initiatives for recovery/supportive housing, peer certification, and workforce development using financial controls and performance measurement.

•Architect of new statewide peer credential, instrumental in helping establish recovery community centers in all twenty-three counties, adolescent clubhouses in nine MD jurisdictions, and a new State governed recovery housing arm to ensure quality standards.

•Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline and ensure systemic coordination of substance use and recovery support services statewide, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

Gaudenzia Inc., Baltimore, MD

Division Director (Chief Behavioral Health and Crisis Services)

May 2010 - September 2011 (Correctional Services Division)

October 2001 - January 2003 (Community Services Division)

Correctional Services Division

Key Achievements:

Led the Corrections Division with a focus on developing and implementing behavioral health programs tailored to the needs of incarcerated individuals, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.

Provided clinical and operational oversight to four OJP RSAT-funded prison and jail-based treatment programs and aftercare services, ensuring efficient delivery of behavioral health services within correctional facilities.

Conducted a research study as principal investigator, demonstrating a 50 percent reduction in recidivism among program completers, highlighting a commitment to evidence-based practices and program efficacy.

Chesapeake Region Community Services Division

Key Achievements:

Led the development of MD's largest treatment center overseeing a full continuum of care for over 1,000 patients annually in a 135-bed facility.

Implemented six new state-licensed clinical programs within one year, enhancing access to comprehensive behavioral health services for diverse populations.

Authored and secured funding for four successful federal, state, and city grant proposals totaling approximately $5M, including a SAMHSA HIV/AIDS grant award, driving innovation and expansion of behavioral health services.

Managed a team of 60+ staff, including nine direct reports, with a $7.5M budget, demonstrating effective leadership and fiscal management skills.

Obtained State and City licensing, as well as JCAHO Accreditation within the first year of operation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards of care.

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania, Doctoral Fellow, Public Health Policy, Philadelphia, PA

Northeastern University, MS, Criminology, Boston, MA

SUNY at Albany, B.A., cum laude, Political Science, Albany, NY

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