Philip Diaz M.S.W.
Executive Director Harrigan Foundation
Mr. Diaz is the former Assistant Deputy Director for Prevention in the White House Drug Czar’s office. In this capacity he was the lead federal official in charge of the development of drug prevention policy and was responsible for oversight for 17 federal agencies and a 1.5 billion dollar budget. He was the CEO of a 300 bed drug treatment agency and is the co-author of four books on addiction and the family. Mr. Diaz is a founding member of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics and the National Associative for Native American Children of Alcoholics. He has a master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University and an Honorary Doctorate in Law from Mercy College. He is the recipient of numerous awards and has been faculty at numerous Universities.

He has served as the Director for Program Development for Nova Southeastern University's Masters in Life Span Care and Administration and was a faculty member of the Masters Program in Applied Addiction Studies, the Florida School of Addiction Studies, the Arkansas School, New England School, Rutgers, Alaska School and others. He also served as the Chief Consultant on Substance Abuse Issues for the Child Welfare League of America.

He is the co-author of four books:

• 12 Steps to Self-Parenting
• 12 Steps to Self-Parenting Workbook: Windows to Your Inner Child
• Breaking the Cycle of Addiction: A Parents Guide to Raising Healthy Kids
• The Lowdown on Families Who Get High

Mr. Diaz is an internationally known lecturer. His work has appeared in Women's Day Magazine, USA Today, and Focus on the Family. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including the TV special "The National Parent Quiz," and is the recipient of numerous awards for his work.

Mr. Diaz received his M.S.W. from Fordham University, and his B.A. from City College of New York. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law from Mercy College.