Duane France.
Co-Director, SMVF Technical Assistance Center, SAMHSA / Policy Research Associates
Duane K. L. France, MA, MBA, LPC, is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and Licensed Professional Counselor. He serves as Co-Director of SAMHSA's Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) Technical Assistance Center at Policy Research Associates (PRA). In this role, he oversees nationwide technical assistance efforts, including webinars, learning communities, site visits, Policy Academies, and conferences, and works with federal partners, national experts, and state and local teams to strengthen behavioral health systems serving service members, veterans, and their families.
Mr. France served 22 years in the military, including assignments in Germany, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Following his military career, he worked as a clinical counselor and nonprofit executive supporting veterans and military families. He is a graduate of the George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, has held leadership roles with the American Counseling Association, and holds master's degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Business Administration and a bachelor's degree in Psychology.