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Michael Botticelli
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| Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy | |
| In office March 7, 2014 – January 20, 2017 Acting: March 7, 2014 – February 11, 2015 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Gil Kerlikowske |
| Succeeded by | James W. Carroll |
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| Born | January 2, 1958 Troy, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | David Wells |
| Education | Siena College (BS) St. Lawrence University (MEd) |
Michael P. Botticelli (born January 2, 1958) is an American public health official who served as the director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) from March 2014 until the end of President Obama's term. He was named acting director after the resignation of Gil Kerlikowske, and received confirmation from the United States Senate in February 2015. Prior to joining ONDCP, he worked in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Following completion of his service as ONDCP Director, he became the executive director of the Grayken Center at the Boston Medical Center.
Early life and education
Botticelli was born in Troy, New York and raised in Waterford, New York. He attended Catholic Central High School. He later received a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Siena College and a Masters in Education from St. Lawrence University.
Personal life
Botticelli and his husband, David Wells, were married in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Michael P. Botticelli para niños
