President
Multicultural Development Institute, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
Pierluigi Mancini, PhD is a national and international consultant and speaker specializing in mental health, addiction, cultural and linguistic responsiveness, immigrant behavioral health, and health equity. His new book, “…And Healthcare for All”, is a timely guide for healthcare leaders and is available in on Amazon.
He has provided expert guidance at local, state, and federal levels and has worked internationally in Mexico, Italy, Cuba, Kosovo, Kuwait, Egypt, Colombia, and Argentina. He has mentored psychology students in Mexico and consulted on underage drinking prevention programs in Italy.
His public service announcements and documentaries on Latino underage drinking, suicide, and prescription drug misuse have won six (6) EMMY® Awards. He has been recognized with the 2023 Advocate of the Year Award, the Star Vega Distinguished Service Award from the National Latinx Psychological Association, and the Heroes in the Fight Award from Mental Health America. He was also named one of Georgia’s 50 Most Influential Latinos.
Dr. Mancini is the Chair of the National Board of Directors for Mental Health America, serves on the Board of Directors for Recovery Innovations International, and is part of the Ruderman Family Foundation Mental Health Task Force.
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El Dr. Pierluigi Mancini es un consultor y conferencista internacional especializado en salud mental, adicciones, salud conductual de inmigrantes, equidad en salud y sensibilidad cultural y lingüística. Su nuevo libro, “…And Healthcare for All”, es una guía clave para líderes en salud y está disponible en Amazon.
Ha brindado asesoría experta a nivel local, estatal y federal, y ha trabajado en México, Italia, Cuba, Kosovo, Kuwait, Egipto, Colombia y Argentina. Además, ha mentorado a estudiantes de psicología en México y colaborado en programas de prevención del consumo de alcohol en menores en Italia.
Sus anuncios y documentales sobre el consumo de alcohol en menores, el suicidio y el uso indebido de medicamentos en la comunidad latina han ganado seis (6) premios EMMY®. Ha recibido el Advocate of the Year Award 2023, el Star Vega Distinguished Service Award de la Asociación Nacional de Psicología Latinx, y el Heroes in the Fight Award de Mental Health America. También fue nombrado uno de los 50 Latinos más influyentes de Georgia.
Actualmente, el Dr. Mancini es Presidente de la Junta Directiva Nacional de Mental Health America, forma parte de la Junta Directiva de Recovery Innovations International, y del Grupo de Trabajo en Salud Mental de la Fundación Ruderman Family.
Monday, May 5, 2025
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM ET