Michael A. Buzzelli serves as the Director of Problem Gambling Services for the Ohio Casino Control Commission. In this role Buzzelli oversees the progress, impact and sustainability of several initiatives, programs, and services. Since 2013, Buzzelli has worked in various prevention and workforce development roles including Gambling Services Coordinator at Recovery Resources and Associate Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio. Buzzelli serves on numerous state and national boards including the Ohio Problem Gambling Advisory Board. His other professional interests include workforce development for professionals and organizations, working with university students and campus leadership to create and implement sustainable programing, building interdisciplinary partnerships and promoting collaboration across the field. Buzzelli received a degree in Public Health from Slippery Rock University and earned his Master of Public Health from Kent State University. He continued his education at Case Western Reserve University where he received a Master’s in Bioethics. He has presented at ten National Conferences on Problem Gambling and recently received the 2024 Service Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling for exemplary volunteer service.