Michealine Flower is a distinguished leader with over 25 years of experience in the field of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling and DUI treatment programs. She currently serves as the DUI MAT Project Liaison for the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs and AG Management Consulting Services Inc., where she has successfully led the California DUI MAT Integration/Outreach Pilot Project. This project, a key part of the California Opioid Response, has been instrumental in recruiting 141 DUI programs and has had significant impacts, including over 150,000 SUD assessments and substantial educational outreach.

Michealine’s expertise encompasses extensive knowledge of DUI treatment laws, regulations, and program requirements, ensuring compliance and high standards across multiple platforms. She has developed and implemented numerous training and certification programs, enhancing professional growth for AOD/SUD counselors. Notably, she has facilitated CEU trainings and developed specialized workshops focusing on stress management and work-life balance for SUD counselors.

Her background is robust, with prior roles at Occupational Health Services in San Marcos, CA, where she supervised case management and ensured adherence to all relevant policies and procedures. Michealine’s earlier career included positions as an Emergency Medical Technician and healthcare management roles, which provided a strong foundation in medical and client care.

Michealine holds certifications in various areas including Motivational Interviewing, Gambling Addiction, and Anger Management. She completed her education in social work and counselor education at prestigious institutions such as San Diego State University and the University of Michigan.

Renowned for her proactive leadership style, Michealine is adept at motivating staff and collaborating with external partners to remove roadblocks and implement creative solutions. Her dedication to her field is evident in her ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness of DUI treatment programs and her commitment to the professional development of her peers.