Mike O’Connor has been employed at New Hope since 2010, and has led the National Referral System since 2012. Mike received his Bachelors of Psychology from Westfield State College in Massachusetts.
Prior to joining the New Hope team, Mike enjoyed a 14-year career in the non-profit sector, working for Eckerd Youth Alternatives in their Wilderness Educational Program. Here, he served in roles of direct care and ultimately as the director of a 200-acre facility in Vance County, NC. Mike has served on numerous professional boards, community provider groups, Managed Care Collaboratives, and advocacy groups. Currently, he is a member of the North Carolina TIDE Committee (Training, Instruction, Development and Education), and serves on the Board of North Carolina Community Alternatives for Youth. Outside of work, Mike delights in his role as a husband and father, as well as the occasional round of golf.