Mr. Ryan Springer is the Director of Training for The Danya Institute/Central East ATTC. In consultation with Central East ATTC’s five regional Single State Agencies, he develops, coordinates and schedules addiction treatment related training. He selects speakers, establishes an annual training schedule for the CEATTC, and coordinates CEATTC activities with local universities. Previously, he served as a Capital City Fellow with the District of Columbia's Addiction Prevention & Recovery Administration (APRA)- Center for Performance Improvement and Standards. He coordinated and managed several of APRA's training initiatives. He coordinated the Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) training program, several Provider Forums, and a Provider Training Institute. Mr. Springer also rotated as the team leader on the APRA Performance Oversight team. This team conducted site visits to review program records and operations, and provided technical assistance where necessary. Mr. Springer holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and a Master of Public Health from Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD.