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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.
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.
Career
After achieving sobriety, Botticelli joined the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in 1994. He worked as contract manager for HIV-related policies and services from 1995 through 1996, as an assistant director for policy and planning from 1996 through 2000, and as the chief of staff to the public health commissioner from 2000 through 2003.
Gil Kerlikowske, serving as the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) under President Barack Obama, met Botticelli on a visit to Massachusetts and asked him to serve as deputy director. In March 2014, following Kerlikowske's confirmation as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Botticelli became acting director. The United States Senate confirmed Botticelli in February 2015 by a vote of 92-0.
Honors and awards
*ASAM Public Policy Award (2015)
Personal life
Botticelli and his husband, David Wells, were married in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Michael P. Botticelli para niños
