Vice President, CTTAC
Advocates for Human Potential
Dr Miriam E Delphin-Rittmon was formerly the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use in the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). As the Assistant Secretary, Dr Delphin-Rittmon was charged with addressing the behavioral health of the nation and improving lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders and their families.
Dr Delphin-Rittmon led SAMHSA in standing up the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which offers free, confidential, 24/7 crisis care, and in addressing overdose SAMHSA increased nationwide naloxone distribution by 33% and contributed to a 15% reduction in overdose deaths – the first decrease in over five years. Under Dr Delphin-Rittmon’s leadership SAMHSA funded more prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction services and supports in the country’s history and established collaborative initiatives to promote equity, integrate behavioral and physical health care, and strengthen and grow the behavioral health workforce.
Dr Delphin-Rittmon previously served as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) from 2015 to 2021. Prior to this, she served as Deputy Commissioner, Senior Policy Advisor, and Director of the Office of Multicultural Healthcare Equity within DMHAS.
E13 - When The Math Doesn’t Work: Leadership Strategies for Times of Change
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MDT