Dr. Chinazo Cunningham is Commissioner of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, where she oversees one of the nation’s largest system of substance use and addiction services. She is a physician, trained in internal medicine and addiction medicine, and has spent over 25 years providing care, developing programs, and conducting research with people who use drugs. For decades, she has collaborated with community-based harm reduction organizations and led one of the first programs in the US to integrate addiction treatment into primary care. Her work has focused on improving access to care, utilization of health care services, and health outcomes. Dr. Cunningham has authored over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts and has been the principal investigator on numerous federally-funded grants. In addition to serving on and chairing several national advisory committees and guideline committees, she has trained hundreds of physicians and has been recognized by local and national awards.