Michael D. Young, Ph.D., received his Bachelor’s degree in History from Beloit College in Wisconsin; his Master’s degree in History from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; and his Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of Iowa. Recognized as a distinguished alumnus by Beloit College, he received an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater in 2012. Now retired, Michael served as vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of California, Santa Barbara for twenty-five years. In this role, he oversaw twenty-five departments in the Division of Student Affairs including those that provide services and programs to promote students’ physical and emotional well-being, and he became a national leader in providing student mental health services on campuses. Michael recently took a break from retirement and served as the interim vice president for student affairs at Sonoma State University for eighteen months. Michael has been active in the Santa Barbara community for many years and has held community service roles including board member for the United Way of Santa Barbara County for fifteen years, a board member for the Santa Barbara Sansum Clinic, and a member of Santa Barbara’s Fighting Back Steering Committee for fourteen years. He is excited to use his rich experience and unique skillset garner from decades of nonprofit experience to help the Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara grow and transform lives.