With over 25 years’ experience serving children and families in the nonprofit, academic and Government sectors, Michael Bryant developed and implemented six Community-Based Care lead agencies in diverse settings with diverse populations throughout Florida. At Embrace Families, Inc., he ensured that the organization continued to achieve its mission through the alignment of resources, strategies, and community support.

At OCOK, he is responsible for the overall leadership, performance and development of Community-Based Care contracts held by OCOK.  He also represents and advances OCOK with state leadership, external stakeholders, donors, elected officials and other Single Source Continuum Contactors.

Bryant earned his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Central Florida. He is the current Governing Board Member (Adult Mental Health) for the Belvin Perry Jr. Central Receiving Center and a founding member of both the Orange County Public Schools K-12 Mental Health Commission and the Federation of Families of Central Florida.