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DocuSign Envelope ID:CAABEAFA-9919-4207-B5CD-58E618EA747E <br /> Mihran Kazandjian, M.A. NASMHPD Research Institute, Inc.,Research Associate <br /> Experience Summary <br /> Mr.Kazandjian is a researcher with several years of experience in research, data collection, grant <br /> reporting and program planning. His professional research has focused on populations with mental illness <br /> and/or substance use disorders as well as the criminal justice population.More recently he has developed <br /> a research focus on state initiatives toward treating first episode psychosis, especially in relation to the <br /> MHBG 10% set-aside. He has helped implement data collection systems in substance use treatment and <br /> correctional facilities in support of program evaluation activities. Mr.Kazandjian currently helps <br /> implement data collection and analysis of the activities and client characteristics of state mental health <br /> agencies (SMHAs), including through the SAMHSA URS and MH-CLD initiatives. He also writes <br /> customized reports for SMHAs seeking to understand their agency's strengths and weaknesses. He is <br /> proficient using SPSS,performing data queries using SQL and performing spatial analysis and map <br /> making using ESRI ArcGIS and open source GIS software. <br /> Recent Experience <br /> Contributed to data analysis of 2014 and 2015 URS and MH-CLD that profile the characteristics of <br /> state mental health agency clients. <br /> Primary author of case study of funding strategies for FEP treatment synthesized from 14 interviews <br /> with SMHAs and FEP treatment providers. <br /> Contributed to snapshot of state activities to meet Mental Health Block Grant set aside funds for first <br /> episode psychosis. <br /> Participated in design of questions for 2015 State Mental Health Agency Profiles(SPS) information <br /> update from all state mental health agencies. <br /> Employment History <br /> NASMHPD Research Institute,Inc.,Research Associate, (2015 -present) <br /> Oriana House, Inc.,Lead Research Specialist, (2013-2014) <br /> Oriana House, Inc., GIS and Research Intern, (2012-2013) <br /> Kent State University, Geography Department, Teaching Assistant, (2011 —2012) <br /> Education <br /> M.A., Geography,Kent State University, 2014 <br /> B.A.,History; Chinese minor,The College of Wooster,2010 <br /> Publications (selected list) <br /> Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (In Press).Funding and Characteristics of <br /> Single State Agencies for Substance Abuse Services and State Mental Health Agencies, 2015. HHS <br /> Pub.No. (SMA)xx-xxxx.Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services <br /> Administration. <br /> Kazandjian,M.;Lutterman, T. (In Press). The Un/Coordinated Costs of Behavioral and Primary Health <br /> Care:An Analysis of State Studies. Alexandria,VA: National Association of State Mental Health <br /> Program Directors. <br /> Neylon,K.,Kazandjian,M.,Lutterman,T. (In Press). Snapshot of SMHA Plans for Using the Five <br /> Percent Set-Aside for Early Intervention Programs, Fiscal Years 2014&2015. HHS Pub.No. (SMA) <br /> xx-xxxx. Rockville,MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. <br /> Page 31 <br /> NRI • 3141 Fairview Park Drive • Suite 650 • Falls Church, VA • 22042 • 703-738-8160 • www.nri-inc.org <br />