Steve Hornberger, brings more than 25 years of senior-level experience in human services, community building, program development and management, training and technical assistance to the OPEN MINDS team. Throughout his career, he has provided consultation and technical assistance to government and private agencies on cross system collaboration, organizational change, family driven services, community-based services, and financing strategies.

Mr. Hornberger currently serves as the Director, Social Policy Institute at San Diego State University School of Social Work. In this role, he engages and sustains the collaboration between the university and among federal, state and local stakeholders. He also serves as an advocate for family, peer to peer and community involvement to achieve the Triple Aim of “better care, better health and lower cost.”

His work at the University has also expanded to include serving as the Co-Director, SDSU Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity. He is involved in collaborations around aging in place, including policies and practices to improve the quality of life in senior populations. Mr. Hornberger also served as the Director, Behavioral Health, Child Welfare League of America and the Program Director, National Association for Children of Addiction. In both roles, he developed deep expertise in serving children- and the behavioral, medical, and social support services needed.

Mr. Hornberger is the author and co-editor of several publications on youth and their families, community building, and spirituality. He is also active with local and national social work and prevention organizations. In recognition of his leadership, innovation, and success during his career, Mr. Hornberger was elected into the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Pioneers in 2008.

Mr. Hornberger received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Baruch College and his Masters in Social Work from Yeshiva University.