Mr. Matthew Pate is a licensed social worker and CCHP-MH. He currently serves as the Deputy Director for Pima County Detainee & Crisis Systems. His work has focused on the intersection of health, housing and the criminal justice system. In 2017 Matt received the 40 Under 40 award presented by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and his accomplishments in the field of social work have been recognized through the receipt of the Gabe Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship, FBI Community Service Award, and League of United Latin American Citizens Silver Award. He was selected as the 2023 Professional Achievement Award winner by Arizona State University’s School of Social Work and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in social work with an emphasis in policy, administration and community development from Arizona State University.