Harold Owens, CDAC

Senior Director

For the past 32 years, Mr. Owens has specialized in the field of addiction treatment for the  entertainment, legal and medical communities. 

In 1999, Harold was hired by the MusiCares Foundation, the charity arm of the National  Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences also known as the (GRAMMY Organization) as the Senior Director of the MusiCares/MAP Fund, where he was responsible for the implementation of all aspects of its  addiction recovery program, including treatment services, outreach, case management and  provider contracts.

He is also a frequent moderator and panelist at a number of music and  entertainment industry conferences that address the problems of addiction. 

In 2001 and again in 2006, Harold received Official Certificates of Commendation  from Mayors’ James Hahn and Antonio Villaraigosa for Outstanding Service to the City of Los Angeles in the field of  Addiction Recovery.