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Bernie Boswell Biographical Sketch “Bringing vision and hope to families throughout the world” Bernie Boswell, semi-retired, has had a distinguished career in humanitarian services. He is the Founder of The Cottage Program International (CPI) and creator of Families in Focus (Seven Secrets to a Successful Family). As a community education effort, his programs include meeting with families and neighborhood groups in their homes. His mission and commitment to promote social and personal values consistent with the behavioral health and emotional well-being of individuals and their environment met with overwhelming success. Because of the universal appeal as a family and community approach to prevention his programs have been replicated in many communities throughout the United States and abroad, bringing new hope to thousands of families and helping communities to focus their resources in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse. Appointed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Mr. Boswell served as a member of National Advisory Council for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and as liaison to the core group of the Scientific Advisory Board as well as ad hoc to the Alcohol Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration. And consultant to the U.S. Department of Education As a “Select Member” of the National Academy of Science, Washington, DC, he participated in developing Alternative Policies Affecting the Prevention of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism for our Federal Government. His contribution to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention Panel supports the Public Health Model as a standard for community-based prevention services. He is the author of a series of timely articles on family wellness and is co-author of prevention research instruments. Governor Michael O. Leavitt honored Bernie with the Governor’s Award “In recognition of his outstanding commitment and service to families throughout the world and the vision and hope given to all families through the Families in Focus program” He has testified before the United States Congress on several occasions. He is a strong advocate for community education and family prevention programs. Bernie’s personal and professional life was spotlighted in a special broadcast of NBC’s PM Magazine. He appeared frequently on national and local television always emphasizing the critical role of family in creating an emotionally healthy society. His biographical sketch appears in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. Under the auspices of CPI in collaboration with the United Nations he was instrumental in bringing the first “International Year of the Family” (IYF) World Conference to Salt Lake City. Over 600 delegates from 56 countries were represented. Bernie’s Families in Focus Program was endorsed by IYF as a premier program in setting standards for strengthening families. Mr. Boswell was chosen as a Torch Bearer for the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Mobile 435-632-9065 [email protected] Fax 435-628-8452