Michael Mackniak is an attorney, innovator and strategist. He is the nation's foremost speaker on interrelated human service systems and developing efficient and effective methods for the delivery of needed resources to our most at need populations. Michael has lectured across the United States demonstrating the effectiveness of proactive planning in avoiding costly and ineffective interventions in all service settings. Commissioners, administrators, directors and clinicians utilize his practical approach to challenging systems issues in a world of decreasing resources and increasing expectations. Michael provides a team approach to consultation on the most difficult and challenging cases. He holds a law degree from Quinnipiac University, a master's degree in nonprofit management from Bay Path University, is a National Certified Guardian and a certified brain injury specialist. His programs have received multiple awards and honors including national recognition from Eli Lily's "Welcome Back Award", NAMI's "Hero Award" and the 2015 National College of Probate Judge's "Isabella Award." Soon to be released, "Saving Melissa: The Seven 7C's for Curing the Mental Health System" offers readers insight and strategies into the process on creating an interrelated service system in their community. The book acts as a guide to all human service systems wishing to deliver meaningful programming in the most effective and efficient manner.
Working with Attorney Michael Mackniak for the last 15 years, has been a pleasure. As a hearing officer, Attorney Mackniak has a knack for getting to the heart of every case and shows sound legal judgment combined with compassion for students who are in the most difficult of situations. His unique approach is appreciated by administration and students and their families alike. - Caroly Dugas, Administration Attorney - Berchem, Moses & Devlin This manual is a must have for parents and student attorneys. In addition to providing applicable law and policy information, it provides an invaluable glimpse at the inner workings of the impartial hearing officer at an expulsion hearing. This is a great resource tool. - Marcia Blake, Student's Attorney - The Blake Law Group I have attended numerous hearings at which Attorney Mackniak presided as a Hearing Officer. He is organized and impartial in his approach to hearings, ensuring that all parties have a fair opportunity to be heard. At all times, he values the integrity and security of the educational environment, while balancing the rights and unique circumstances of students and families that appear before him. - Elizabeth Adams, Administration Attorney - Law Offices of Elizabeth Adams
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