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  • Training

    Cutting edge training for health and human services providers in the New York Metropolitan area, nationally, and internationally.

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  • Consulting Services

    Over 20 years of training experience, offering expertise in the behavioral health field.

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  • Research & Evaluation

    Evaluating training program design using quantitative and qualitative methodologies and data analysis.

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What We Do




Training


NDRI-USA’s Training Institute provides cutting edge training for health and human services providers in the New York Metropolitan region, nationally, and internationally. Training interventions are provided via various mediums including in-person workshops, training-of-trainers (ToT), seminars, conferences, webinars...

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Consulting Services


Senior staff trainers bring more than 20 years of training experience, and collectively offering expertise in just about every topic area relevant to the behavioral health field. Consulting services include consultation and needs assessment, curriculum development and revision, online and e- learning courses, speaking engagements...

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Research & Evaluation


A systematic understanding of the processes and/or outcomes of a program can further its development and help to ensure that clients receive the highest quality of care. Our staff has expertise with evaluation design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and data analysis. Trainings are then designed to promote...

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Who We Are



NDRI-USA, Inc. has been in existence as an affiliate of National Development Research Institutes, Inc. (a not-for-profit social and behavioral science research and training organization with an over 40 year history of public health service) since 1991.

Re-instated as a separate 501(c)(3) in January of 2013, NDRI - USA, Inc. continues the long tradition of work begun by its founding organization as a leader on public health issues such as Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and other STIs, Mental Health, Health Care Reform, Cultural Competence, and Criminal Justice problem solving courts. NDRI-USA’s cadre of senior staff trainers has for more than 20 years worked with health and human services providers who service traditionally hard-to-reach and vulnerable populations in the New York Metropolitan region, nationally and internationally, earning a reputation for providing innovative and cutting edge training...

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Meet the Team

Michael Chaple

Executive Director

Michael Chaple

Executive Director

In his 15 years at NDRI, Michael has accumulated considerable expertise in applied research consisting of efficacy and effectiveness trials, including implementation science, as well as...


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Paul Warren

Deputy Director

Paul Warren

Deputy Director

During his 25-year career in public health education, Paul has provided training and technical assistance as well as developed and facilitated curricula on a wide range of topics nationally...


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Mary McCarty-Arias

Program Manager/Sr. Staff Trainer

Mary McCarty-Arias

Program Manager/Sr. Staff Trainer

Mary McCarty-Arias, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), brings 25 years of experience in direct services and as an expert trainer, serving providers nationwide. Her areas of expertise include HIV, HCV....


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Diana Padilla

Program Manager

Diana Padilla

Program Manager

Diana Padilla brings 18 years of public health experience to her position as a Program Manager for NDRI-USA’s Training Institute. Diana manages the...


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Clyde Frederick

Program & Technology Administrator

Clyde Frederick

Program & Technology Administrator

With his strong skills in computer technology and a keen insight into the administrative fabric of a non-profit organization, Clyde ensures that all aspects...


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