Michael MackniakMichael Mackniak is an attorney, innovator and strategist. He is the nation's foremost speaker on interrelated human service systems and developing efficient and effective methods for the delivery of needed resources to our most at need populations. ichael has lectured across the United States demonstrating the effectiveness of proactive planning in avoiding costly and ineffective interventions in all service settings. Commissioners, administrators, directors and clinicians utilize his practical approach to challenging systems issues in a world of decreasing resources and increasing expectations. Michael provides a team approach to consultation on the most difficult and challenging cases. He holds a law degree from Quinnipiac University, a master's degree in nonprofit management from Bay Path University, is a National Certified Guardian and a certified brain injury specialist. His programs have received multiple awards and honors including national recognition from Eli Lily's Welcome Back Award, NAMI's Hero Award and the 2015 National College of Probate Judge's Isabella Award. Soon to be released, Saving Melissa: The Seven 7C's for Curing the Mental Health System offers readers insight and strategies into the process on creating an interrelated service system in their community. The book acts as a guide to all human service systems wishing to deliver meaningful programming in the most effective and efficient manner. Read More Read Less