Andrew is a coalition builder and organizational transformation specialist with 35 years of experience driving systemic change across diverse religious, healthcare, and public sectors.

As former Peace & Justice Officer for the Episcopal Church USA, Andrew pioneered pluralism infrastructure serving 2.5 million members across 110 dioceses with vastly different theological and political orientations. He helped manage the Church's $500 million socially responsible investment portfolio through the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, authoring shareholder resolutions that compelled Fortune 500 companies including Cracker Barrel and Texaco to adopt social justice policies—early ESG investing work that helped establish the foundation for today's impact investing movement.

Currently serving as Board Member of the Inland Empire Opioid Crisis Coalition, Andrew coordinates 40+ member organizations and 150+ stakeholders to reduce opioid-related deaths and build healthier communities. In his role managing a $1.5 million federal grant, he recently negotiated an FQHC Opioid Treatment Program with C-suite executives and government officials, expanding treatment access for residents across Southern California's Coachella Valley.

As Harm Reduction Team Member with Desert AIDS Project, Andrew conducts homeless outreach in desert washes, building trust and providing direct services to unsheltered populations excluded from traditional care. This ground-level work informs his understanding of how systems can both harm and heal.

With 25 years of music ministry across Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Christian Science, and Jewish traditions, Andrew brings deep religious literacy and lived experience navigating diverse theological frameworks. His congregational experience spans from St. Daniel's RC Church (2,000+ weekly attendees) to St. Malachy's/The Actors' Chapel in Times Square serving the Broadway community, giving him unique insight into how communities create belonging across difference.

Andrew's experience as Director of Community Relations at Pride Institute, a premier LGBTQ+ addiction treatment facility, provided firsthand understanding of creating affirming recovery environments. His bilingual spiritual life coaching practice (English/Spanish), serving clients from Santa Barbara to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, demonstrates his capacity to guide individuals through questions of identity, belonging, and purpose.

Andrew's consulting draws on lived experience at the intersections of identity and belonging. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, he and his ex-husband became the first same-sex couple to jointly adopt children in Santa Barbara County (2000), navigating contested legal and religious opposition—lived experience of bridge-building across deep divides that informs all his organizational work.

Episcopal Church USA | Peace & Justice Officer (1992-1994)

• Built pluralism infrastructure across 110 dioceses

• Managed Episcopal Public Policy Network mobilizing grassroots advocacy

• Coordinated international faith partnerships addressing global justice issues

• Pioneered socially responsible investment strategy ($500M portfolio)

Acadia Healthcare | Senior Community Liaison & Federal Grant Manager (2024-Present)

• Manage $1.5M federal grant for opioid treatment expansion

• Negotiated FQHC partnership expanding access for 5,000+ residents

• Created multi-county Opioid Steering Committee

• Lead Desert Solutions Homeless Workgroup coordinating 15+ organizations

Pride Institute | Director of Community Relations (2018-2019)

• Rebuilt organizational reputation within LGBTQ+ and recovery communities

• Delivered keynotes at national conferences on LGBTQ+ health equity

• Forged alliances with national advocacy organizations

Inland Empire Opioid Crisis Coalition | Board Member (Current)

• Provide strategic governance for 40+ member organizations

• Coordinate 150+ stakeholders across two counties

• Guide coalition's work reducing opioid deaths and building healthier communities

ANDREW J. KNOX

Palm Springs, CA 92264 | andrewjknox@me.com | 760-567-8606

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Coalition and Community builder with 35 years driving systemic change across diverse healthcare, religious and public sectors. Former Peace & Justice Officer for the Episcopal Church USA with 25 years of music ministry across Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Christian Science, and Jewish traditions. Proven architect of cross-sector partnerships—from facilitating cooperation across 110 Episcopal dioceses to current board leadership of Inland Empire Opioid Crisis Coalition (IEOCC), coordinating 40+ member organizations and 150+ stakeholders to reduce opioid deaths and build healthier communities.

Core Competencies:  Coalition Building | Cross-Sector Partnership Development | Network Building & Institutional Culture Change | Executive Consulting | Training & Facilitation | Grant Management | DEI Leadership | Team Supervision | Pluralism & Bridge-Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACADIA HEALTHCARE | Palm Springs, CA

Senior Community Liaison & Federal Grant Manager | January 2024 – Present

Drive regional healthcare partnerships and oversee $1.5M federal grant program serving under-resourced populations across Southern California's Coachella Valley.

• Expanded Access to Care: Negotiated establishment of FQHC Opioid Treatment Program with C-suite executives and government officials, increasing treatment access for 5,000+ residents

• Coalition Building: Created and convene multi-county Opioid Steering Committee and Desert Solutions Homeless Workgroup, aligning 15+ organizations (law enforcement, municipal governments, public health agencies, nonprofits) to reduce fatal overdoses and streamline coordinated care

• Grant Management: Administer $1.5M federal grant ensuring fiscal compliance, complex funder reporting, and maximized patient care outcomes

• Team Leadership: Supervise cross-functional team members and mentor coalition partners

• Harm Reduction Team Member with DAP (Desert AIDS Project) conducting homeless outreach in desert washes building trust and providing direct services to unsheltered populations excluded from traditional care

PRIVATE PRACTICE | Palm Springs, CA & San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Certified Spiritual Life Coach | January 2021 – January 2024

Built international coaching practice by honoring each person's unique path to meaning and transformation. Guide clients to find answers to life's deepest questions by turning within and connecting to their inner truths.

• Global Practice Development: Established bilingual practice serving expatriate community in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, developed culturally and spiritually responsive methodologies

THE FOREIGN SERVICE GARAGE | Minneapolis, MN

Director of Business Development | December 2019 – January 2021

Modernized boutique automotive service operations through technology integration and customer relationship strategy.

• Systems Transformation: Led Salesforce CRM implementation, streamlining customer communications and service tracking, resulting in 3% revenue growth and improved customer retention

• Operational Efficiency: Restructured customer service workflows, reducing response times and increased customer satisfaction scores

PRIDE INSTITUTE | Minneapolis, MN

Director of Community Relations | November 2018 – December 2019

Led national community engagement strategy for premier LGBTQ+ addiction treatment facility, establishing organizational credibility within recovery and advocacy communities.

• National Brand Positioning: Rebuilt organizational reputation within LGBTQ+ and addiction recovery communities through authentic engagement, strategic communications, and community accountability practices

• Conference Speaking & Thought Leadership: Delivered keynote presentations and facilitated workshops at national conferences addressing LGBTQ+ health equity and addiction treatment innovation

• Strategic Partnership Development: Forged alliances with national LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations and recovery networks, expanding referral pathways

AUDI MINNEAPOLIS | Minneapolis, MN

Audi Brand Specialist | September 2016 – October 2018

• Expanded market share through proactive CRM engagement strategies and consultative sales approach

• Recognized with trip to Audi Ice Driving School in Seefeld, Austria for exceptional customer service

DRIFTLESS LLC | Decorah, IA

Director of Business Development | 2014 – 2016

• General contractor and operator for historic 8,000 sq ft. mixed-use property; coffeehouse and luxury loft

• Increased revenue 7% through strategic liquor licensing, expanded menus and growing community use venues for coffeehouse, maintained 90% occupancy rate and 5-star host rating in loft

WEST COAST VASCULAR | Santa Barbara, CA

Director of Business Development | 2012 – 2014

• Restructured operations driving 2% annual revenue increase through staffing optimization and marketing

• Identified new surgery center, negotiated lease, and served as general contractor for 6,000 sq. ft. renovation

ZOOM MOTORS | Santa Barbara, CA

Director of Sales & Business Development | 2006 – 2011

• Conceived and secured funding for boutique automotive dealership; achieved #1 Santa Barbara dealership ranking for 3 consecutive years

• Designed business model allowing parenting flexibility while maintaining operational excellence; transformed 1950s gas station into iconic showroom

FULL-TIME PARENT & LGBTQ+ FAMILY RIGHTS ADVOCATE | Santa Barbara, CA

Primary Caregiver | 2001 – 2006

• Set Legal Precedent: With ex-husband, became first same-sex couple to jointly adopt children in Santa Barbara County (2000), navigating contested legal and religious opposition—lived experience of bridge-building across deep divides

• Chose to prioritize family after 9/11, maintaining consulting practice while serving as primary caregiver

INTRINSIC CONSULTING INC. | Santa Barbara, CA

Founder & Principal Consultant | 1999 – 2006

• Medical marketing and management consulting for ophthalmologic LASIK industry

• Managed national and international accounts including month-long residency in Sydney, Australia

• Consistently exceeded sales targets with 3.5% annual growth rate

STUART WINTHROP, MD | Santa Barbara, CA

Director of Business Development | 1997 – 1999

• Transformed traditional ophthalmology practice into successful LASIK surgery center

• Created comprehensive marketing strategies and implemented CRM systems

SCREEN ACTORS GUILD | Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Director of Membership Department (promoted from Assistant to Communications Director) | 1995 – 1997

• Supervised staff of 6, managed member induction processes, and stakeholder relations with high-profile entertainment industry leaders

INTERFAITH & FOUNDATIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY (EPISCOPAL CHURCH USA) | New York, NY

Peace and Justice Officer | 1992 – 1994

Pioneered pluralism infrastructure and socially responsible investment strategies for national denominational body serving 2.5+ million members across 110 dioceses.

• Built Pluralism Infrastructure & Grassroots Organizing: Facilitated cooperation across 110 dioceses with vastly different theological and political orientations; managed Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN), crafting action alerts mobilizing grassroots Episcopalians nationwide to contact federal legislators and religious leaders on critical social justice issues—building advocacy capacity while maintaining relationships across theological divides

• International Interfaith Partnerships: Coordinated international faith partnerships, managing convenings for global religious leaders addressing public health and social justice issues

• Pioneered Socially Responsible Investment: Managed $500M portfolio through Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR); authored shareholder resolutions compelling Fortune 500 companies (Cracker Barrel, Texaco) to adopt social justice policies—early ESG investing work that helped establish foundation for today's impact investing movement

MUSIC MINISTRY ACROSS RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS | Various Locations

Music Director & Worship Leader | 1990 – 2014

Served as music director, organist and worship leader across Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Mormon (LDS), Christian Science, and Jewish congregations—developing deep religious literacy through lived practice spanning 25 years and multiple faith traditions.

• Navigated Diverse Theological Frameworks: Facilitated worship across traditions with vastly different approaches—Trinitarian (Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian) vs. non-Trinitarian (Christian Science) vs. non-Christian monotheism (Judaism)

• Representative Congregations: St. Daniel's RC Church (Syracuse, NY - 2,000+ weekly attendees), St. Malachy's/The Actors' Chapel (Times Square serving Broadway community), St. Bartholomew's Episcopal (Manhattan), Riverside Presbyterian Church (Riverdale, NY), plus Christian Science, and Jewish congregations

THE THORNFIELD CONFERENCE ON HUMAN SEXUALITY | Cazenovia, NY

Assistant to Director, Allison Deming | 1990 – 1992

• Supported Sexual Attitude Reassessment Programs (precursor to contemporary sexual health education and LGBTQ+ inclusion work)

• Coordinated international dignitaries including First Lady of Trinidad, Radhica Saith

• Facilitated transformative dialogues on human sexuality where diverse participants engaged with mutual respect

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Arts: Communication & Music Performance | DePauw University, Greencastle, IN | 1990

Certified Spiritual Life Coach | Life Purpose Institute, San Diego, CA | 2021

LANGUAGES & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: English (native), Spanish (professional working proficiency)

Technical: Salesforce CRM, Grant Management Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Database Analytics, macOS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Inland Empire Opioid Crisis Coalition (IEOCC) | Board Member | Current

• Board member of regional coalition coordinating 40+ member organizations and 150+ leaders/stakeholders across San Bernardino and Riverside counties to reduce opioid use and opioid-related deaths

• Provide strategic governance supporting coalition's work tackling epidemic, reducing stigma, and building healthier, safer communities

Yokoji Zen Mountain Center | Current

• Volunteer liaison developing 2026 dharma recovery community participation at Yokoji Work Weekends

Sunny Dunes Foundation - Fun and Fellowship Steering Committee | Current

• Create and facilitate substance-free venues for the recovery community to socialize