Dr. Brandee Izquierdo

Biography

Brandee Izquierdo, DPA, MPA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University, where she focuses on behavioral health and community recovery. As a fellow of the Yale Program Recovery Community Health, her work centers around promoting long-term recovery from substance use disorders and improving behavioral health systems. She has held significant leadership positions, including Director of Behavioral Health Programs at the Pew Charitable Trusts, where she collaborates with researchers and advocates at both state and federal levels to enhance access to evidence-based treatments and suicide prevention initiatives. Brandee has also served as Executive Director for the Stop Addiction Fatality Epidemic Project and has played key roles in various behavioral health initiatives such as the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration. With a strong commitment to public policy, outreach, and workforce development, she uses her expertise as a woman in recovery to create equitable and culturally inclusive systems. Brandee holds a bachelor's degree in Government and Public Policy, a master's degree in Public Administration, and a Doctorate in Public Administration, focusing on organizational change management within behavioral health and criminal justice systems.

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