Michael Escalante

Michael is passionate about mental health and wellness and is driven by a desire to improve accessibility to evidence-based and human-centered care. Michael has been mission-driven throughout his career with a range of leadership roles in healthcare and international non-profit work. Michael has served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Aspiró Group, a behavioral healthcare organization with multiple sub-brands. Recognized as a leader in the industry, Michael has spoken at national conferences, client seminars, and on talk radio. After receiving an MBA from Yale, Michael worked as a consultant with The Chartis Group – Industry leader in healthcare management consulting. Prior to co-founding Riverside Impact Capital, Michael was serving as a strategic advisor to a global non-profit during which time he lead projects in over 30 countries with a 2 yr. leadership role stationed in Eastern Africa. Outside of work Michael enjoys yoga and meditation, spending time in the mountains, or reading a book.