Michael Festa, American County official. Certified alcohol and drug counselor.
Education
Bachelor in Psychology, Fairleigh-Dickinson U., 1959;
Master of Arts in Health Education, Montclair State University, 1969;
Master of Arts in Human Dynamics, Montclair State University, 1975;
Doctor of Philosophy, National Christian U., 1974;
D Ministry, National Christian U., 1990.
Career
Health officer, Verona (New Jersey) Township, Verona, New Jersey, 1960-1987;
health officer, Fairfield (New Jersey) Township, Fairfield, 1987-1991;
health officer, Essex County, Cedar Grove, since 1991. Health consultant, since 1970. Board directors National Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependency, Montclair, since 1970.
Board directors Human Immunodeficiency Virus Consortium, Newark, 1992-1997. Board directors Turning Point, Inc., Verona, since 1975. Adjunct Professor/instructor-trainer Kean College, Union, New Jersey.
President American Interfaith U.
Achievements
Michael Festa has been listed as a noteworthy County official by Marquis Who's Who.
Membership
Volunteer American Red Cross East Orange (New Jersey) chapter, Salvation Army. Member APHA, National Association Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Royal Institute Public Health, London, Alcohol Concerns, London, New York Academy Sciences, Professional Health Officers Association, Fraternal Order Police, Unico International, Society forPub. Health Educators, Association Interfaith Ministers, Rotary.
Connections
M. Gloria Helen Rigatti. Children: John, Ann, Michael.