Gary Weiskopf

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Principal, Weiskopf Consulting Services                                                                       7/05-Present

                                                                                                                                     7/97- 12/00

Develop, conduct, and manage organizational and public policy studies for government and not-for-profit decision-makers. Areas of specialization include program evaluation, public management, environmental policy, corrections, job training, literacy programs, and mental health.

 Adjunct Professor, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs     9/98- Present

Teach graduate workshop in applied public management for the Master of Public Administration Program in Environmental Science and Policy.

Executive Director, NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors, Albany, New York 11/00 - 6/05

The Conference is a statewide membership organization comprised of county mental hygiene directors and commissioners in all of the 57 counties and the City of New York. It has statutory responsibility to comment on proposed rules, regulations, and policies impacting local mental hygiene services. As Executive Director, I managed and oversaw all aspects of Conference operations. This included working with counties, state and federal agencies, the legislature, professional groups, and advocacy organizations to achieve policies, practices, laws, regulation and funding necessary to ensure comprehensive, integrated and cost effective systems of care for mental health, alcohol and substance abuse, mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

Consultant, ICF Consulting, Fairfax, VA     9/97-2/00

Represented clients in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in general program implementation support and policy analysis.

Rockefeller Institute of Government, Center for New York State and Local Government

Acting Director       6/96-7/97

Assistant Director   4/92-6/96

Developed, oversaw, and managed projects relating to the study of New York State and local government. Major activities included policy research, data analysis, report writing, and the development of training, public workshops, and seminars on critical public policy choices facing New York State and local government. The position required significant interaction with government officials, non-profit organizations, private sector leaders, and the press. Duties included managing staff, contracts, and project budgets.

Major projects included a 1½ year study of the mission, organization, and management of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; a 1½ year study on the management, financing, environmental conditions, and future needs of the New York State park and historic site system; a study of the operation and performance of New York State supported schools for blind and deaf children; and a study of the delivery and cost efficiency of public defender services in Orange County, New York. Other activities consisted of operating the New York State Public Management Internship training program.

Environmental Economist, N.Y.C. Department of Environmental Protection     10/90- 4/92

Provided the Commissioner with economic and policy analysis on a wide variety of environmental policy issues including the affects of conservation on water and sewer rates and the effectiveness of traffic control measures on reducing auto related air pollution. Developed a strategic planning process to manage the department's $1 billion annual capital budget. Represented the Commissioner in meetings with Federal and State officials and other New York City agencies. Managed 2-5 staff depending on the project.

Senior Budget Analyst, N.Y.C. Office of Management and Budget     8/89-10/90

Developed the budget for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Approved agency funding requests. Member of New York City's Environmental Protection Task Force established to set citywide environmental policies and foster interagency coordination. Developed OMB positions on proposed Federal, State, and local legislation. Negotiated with New York City Council staff on the scope, content, and cost of proposed legislation, and worked with City agencies to develop and implement new environmental programs. Member of the Technical Oversight Committee that directed New York City's efforts to meet Clean Air Act requirements.

Senior Associate, ICF Incorporated, Washington, D.C.     7/87-8/89

Represented clients in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Underground Storage Tanks in general program implementation support and policy analysis. Extensively analyzed EPA's $90 million Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund including: allocation of funds; grant management issues; policy and guidance for State and local programs; and program evaluation techniques. Represented the EPA Hazardous Waste Ground Water Task Force in an evaluation of EPA's ground water programs. Developed projects, managed budgets, and supervised staff as required.

Budget Analyst, NYS Division of the Budget, Albany, New York     5/86-11/86

Assisted in the development of the budget for the Division of Military and Naval Affairs and the New York State Police. Recommended actions on agency funding requests. Revised the State's capital construction plan for the above agencies and evaluated the federal reimbursement process.

New York University, Summer Institute in Environmental Law May 1997

Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs M.P.A. 1987

U.S. Department of Education Public Service Fellowship

Rockefeller College, State University of New York at Albany B.A. 1985

Public Affairs, Magna Cum Laude

Skilled in many P.C. programs including: Access; Excel; Frontpage; Freelance; MapInfo; Microsoft Project; Outlook; Quickbooks; Word; WordPerfect

The Role of General Hospitals in NY’s Behavioral Health System.  Presented to the Center for Policy and Advocacy of the Mental Health Associations of Westchester and New York City, 2006.

New York State’s Community Mental Health System: a Policy Brief.  Presented to the Center for Policy and Advocacy of the Mental Health Associations of Westchester and New York City.  Weiskopf Consulting Services, 2006.

Draft White Paper on Employment Programs for People with Disabilities – Presented to the New York Rehabilitation and Training Institute. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 2006.

Policy Paper on Reimbursement Rate Options.  Presented to the Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies, Weiskopf Consulting Services, 2006.

Analysis of the Jurisdictional and Economic Impacts of Granting the Oneida Indian Nations Application to take Lands into Trust in Oneida and Madison Counties.  Presented to the Center for Governmental Research.  Weiskopf Consulting Services, 2005.

Family Based Treatment Analysis. Presented to the New York State Children’s Mental Health Coalition. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 2005.

Forensic Mental Health Standards and Guidelines.  Presented to The New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 2000

Forensic Mental Health Risk Assessment Primer. Presented to The New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 2000

Albany Even Start Program Status Evaluation. Presented to the Albany School District Adult Learning Center and the Albany Housing Authority. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999 and 2000.

Hudson Even Start Program Evaluation. Presented to the Hudson City School District and Columbia Opportunities. Weiskopf Consulting Services 2000.

W.A.G.E. Center Job Training Evaluation. Presented to The Albany Housing Authority. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999 and 2000.

Forensic Mental Health in New York State: Final Report. Presented to The New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999.

Kids Oneida Evaluation Methodology. Presented to The New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999. (With Dan Bernstein)

Multiple Systems Performance Project: Final Report: Presented to The New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999.

Mental Health Funding. An Analysis Presented to The New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999.

Monroe County Parks Department: A Management Review. Presented to the Monroe County Office of Management and Budget. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999.

Monroe County Office of Management and Budget: Strategic Management Review. Presented to the Monroe County Office of Management and Budget. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999.

The New York State Department of Correctional Services. An Evaluation Presented to the New York State Citizens Budget Commission. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999. 

W.A.G.E. Center Process Evaluation. Presented to The Albany Housing Authority. Weiskopf Consulting Services, 1999.

"Environmental Policy in New York", in Governing New York State, 4^th Edition. Edited by Jeffrey Stonecash. SUNY Press, Albany New York (With David Markell).

The Role of State Government in Environmental Policy Making and Implementation: Working Paper. The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany New York. March 1997

Public Defense in Orange County New York. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany New York. 1997. (With Elizabeth Walsh and Irene Pavone.)

Facing the Challenges Ahead: An Analysis of New York State Supported Schools for the Blind, Deaf, and Orthopedically Disabled - The 4201 Schools. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany New York. 1996. (With Lyndee Kemmet and Jennifer Davis.)

"The Department of Environmental Conservation: 125 Years in the Making", in Environmental Law in New York. August 1996. Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. Albany New York.

The Department of Environmental Conservation: A 25th Anniversary Review. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany, New York, February 1996.

Regional Reform in the Capital District. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany, New York, August 1995. (With Melissa Cusa)

Employment and Payrolls in the Adirondack Park. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government and the New York State Department of Labor, Albany, New York, December 1994. (Editor)

New York State Property Taxation: A Discussion Report. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany, New York, September 1994. (With Gerald Benjamin and Melissa Cusa.)

Round Table on the Future of Biosolids: Summary Report. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany, New York, February 1994.

The Economic Future of the Adirondack Region: Conference Summary. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany, New York, December 1993.

Preserve and Protect: Challenges Facing New York's State Park System. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany, New York, 1993.

The Economic Future of the Adirondack Region: Silver Bay Conference Summary. Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Albany, New York, November 1992.

"Beyond Incrementalism: Cross Media Environmental Management in the Environmental Protection Agency," in Regulatory Federalism, Natural Resources, and Environmental Management, edited by Michael S. Hamilton. ASPA: Washington, D.C., 1990. (With Steven Cohen.)