Richard Landis, MSW, DSW (ABD) brings 17 years experience in both direct clinical practice and extensive human services research. Mr. Landis is a specialist in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, and HIV/AIDS treatment. He was recently the project Director of a U.S. State Department initiative that conducted local and cross-site evaluations of promising drug treatment and prevention practices throughout the world. He has led several knowledge dissemination, application, and adoption projects. His experience spans all aspects of corporate and project management including operations, business development, human resources and marketing which contributed to the growth of his last company Danya International, Inc. from a small business concern in 1997 to a multi-million dollar mid size company in 2002.