“Ed brings a strong track record of effective and innovative work in substance use, mental health, primary care, homeless service systems, behavioral health treatment, supportive housing, and food and nutrition,” said Evelyn Diaz, President of Heartland Alliance. “It makes perfect sense that a leader with Ed’s experience, expertise and true dedication to those seeking safety, healing and justice would take on this role.”
Stellon, who has a 24-year tenure with Heartland Alliance, has served in a number of different role, advancing work in supportive and specialty services, with particular successes in systems integration and training and technical assistance programs. Before joining Heartland Alliance, Ed was a counselor at Interventions / Northside Clinic where he initiated the organization’s first HIV prevention activities for its methadone maintenance participants. Ed received his Bachelors of Arts from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Science degree in human services administration from Spertus Institute, and a Master of Arts in counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.
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Heartland Alliance, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. It provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of health, housing, jobs and justice – and leads state and national policy efforts, which target lasting change for individuals and society. For more information, visit www.stage.heartlandalliance.org
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