Melodie J. Pazolt is the Managing Director of the Office of Apple Health and Homes/Permanent Supportive Housing unit under the Department of Commerce’s Housing Division. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with behavioral health conditions, homelessness, and justice involvement, having implemented more than 20 different grant-funded projects. She has worked in local and state government within Washington State for the last 16 years developing policy, implementing projects and programs, and expanding services and resources. She has facilitated multiple stakeholder groups leading to the development of strategic initiatives to address employment, housing, and recovery support services. She has actively participated in the evaluation of multiple grant projects as well as internal and external quality reviews of Medicaid benefits. Ms. Pazolt brings not only an understanding of the issues that face individuals with behavioral health challenges, but also an overall understanding of the various systems that may be involved in that person’s life.