Ryan Estes, MBA, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Ryan is the Chief Operating Officer of Coastal Horizons, leads the organization's efforts in mental health, substance use treatment, justice services, child welfare, and integrated health programming. With a background in Psychology from Wake Forest University, an MSW from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an MBA from UNC-Wilmington, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. He holds licenses in North Carolina as a clinical social worker and clinical addiction specialist. He serves as Treasurer on the National Association of Social Work Board and the NC Child Board of Directors. Ryan also shares his expertise as a part-time instructor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington's College of Health and Human Services. He is a current Annie E. Casey Foundation Child and Family Fellow.