Over 20 years of progressively responsible experience in the management of public child welfare services, including over 15 years of administration and management of county, state, and national programs. Currently, serving as an Assistant Professor of Social Work at California Baptist University and consulting with states and counties to achieve organizational changes and practice improvements in public service. Dr. Breitenbucher also serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on behalf of the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) to Opioid Affected Youth Initiative awardees. Formerly served as a Director for the Center for Children and Family Futures, provided oversight, management, and consulting to agencies across the country through the support of the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Primary areas of responsibility include the overall management and administration of the National Family Treatment Court Training and Technical Assistance (T.A.) program and co-director for the National Center for Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW). Provided continuing education and technical assistance to health, social service, mental health, law enforcement, and legal professionals with the support of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Recognized master trainer in all areas related to child welfare and substance abuse, mental health, and trauma.