Mike Brand, MSW, is a Policy Analyst for the Center for Community Engagement in Health Innovation at Community Catalyst. In this role, Mike works to advance equitable and community-centered policies across issue areas including dual eligibility, caregiving, home and community-based services, community benefit and economic stability.
Mike worked for over a decade supporting people, families, and communities from a variety of populations to get their behavioral health needs met. Mike also assisted medical students in developing person-centered care practices as a teaching associate for the Department of Medical Sciences at Brown University. Prior to his current role, Mike served as an MSW intern and a program associate at Community Catalyst.
Mike received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master in Social Work (MSW) from Rhode Island College. He also earned a certificate of graduate studies in non-profit leadership and development from Rhode Island College. Mike lives in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with his partner and his dog, Shepley.