Prof. Michael Moates, EdD
Professional Summary
Michael Moates serves as Executive Director of both the XMethod Organization and Crosspoint Health, where he provides strategic leadership and operational oversight. His focus is on driving organizational growth, optimizing service delivery, and fostering community partnerships to advance impactful missions. With a career dedicated to nonprofit management, he combines analytical rigor with a deep commitment to improving community well-being.
Expertise
- Extensive leadership experience in non-profit management and organizational development.
- Specializes in strategic planning, program implementation, and community health initiatives.
- Proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, partnership cultivation, and coalition building.
- Skilled in financial oversight, grant management, and sustainable resource development.
- Deep knowledge of behavioral health systems, integrated care models, and social service delivery.
- Adept at operational efficiency, team leadership, and driving mission-focused outcomes.
Experience
Michael Moates brings over ten years of leadership in nonprofit management and community health initiatives to his dual roles. As Executive Director of the XMethod Organization, he oversees strategic direction and program development focused on youth empowerment and educational access. Concurrently, at Crosspoint Health, he leads operations driving initiatives to expand affordable healthcare services. His career is distinguished by a consistent record of organizational growth, successful fund development, and building collaborative partnerships to address critical social determinants of health.
Education
| Degree | Institution | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate in Science in Biology | Odessa College | 2021 | |
| Associate of Arts | Lone Star College | 2018 | |
| Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies | Liberty University | 2021 | |
| Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Studies | Liberty University | 2025 | |
| Master of Education | Fielding Graduate University | 2022 | |
| Doctor of Education with an emphasis in Leadership for Change | Fielding Graduate University | 2023 | |
| Concentration in Leadership of Higher Education Systems | Fielding Graduate University | 2023 | |
| Bachelor of Science in General Studies | Tarleton State University | 2017 |
Academic Background
Dr. Michael Moates is a scholar-practitioner whose work critically examines the dynamics of leadership and organizational change within complex systems. His research agenda, developed through doctoral studies emphasizing Leadership for Change, focuses on applying interdisciplinary frameworks to foster adaptive capacity and ethical decision-making. He holds a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education from Fielding Graduate University, a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University, and a Bachelor of Science from Tarleton State University.
Certifications & Licenses
- Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA®) — Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (2021)
- Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®) — Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) (2024)
- Licensed Behavior Analyst ‑ TX — VA, NC, and FL.