Patrick Willard has been appointed as the new head of Policy and Advocacy for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
In this position, Willard will collaborate with legislators to develop laws that address problematic and responsible gambling practices. He will also work alongside NCPG members to secure more resources for treating gambling addiction across the United States.
Willard previously held the role of Senior Director of National and State Strategic Partnerships at “America’s Families.” He also contributed to AARP in Tennessee and Washington, D.C., where he assisted state offices with Medicaid expansion and programs designed to support family caregivers.