Harold brings over two decades of experience working with at-risk youth within the behavioral health and diversion space.

Prior to joining DCYF, Harold served as the Deputy Director of the Office of Health Professions at the Department of Health.

Before joining state government, Harold worked at Pioneer Human Services where he worked closely on juvenile reentry programming. During this time, he worked with young people with high needs, helping them successfully transition out of juvenile rehabilitation and foster care.

Harold holds a master’s in Educational Leadership from Pacific Lutheran University and a bachelor’s degree in Social Science from Eastern Washington University.