Elizabeth Black (she/her), LADC, has spent her career working with and on behalf of people with behavioral health disorders. She serves as subject matter expert, trainer, and technical assistance provider for substance use, mental health, and recovery initiatives. Her areas of interest and expertise include harm reduction, medication for opioid use disorder, co-occurring disorders, rural healthcare systems, and health and wellness in recovery. 

Prior to her current role at C4 innovations, Elizabeth worked for the Department of Mental Health for the state of Oklahoma for over a decade. In her work there, she oversaw the implementation of health and wellness interventions into behavioral health services statewide. In that role, her team received a Governor’s commendation for their work which resulted in better health outcomes in Oklahoma’s most vulnerable communities. She holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor.  She currently resides in Quincy, MA.