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Jesse Tejeda MA, CADC-GCE has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations. In 1991, Jesse started as a Business Agent at Teamsters Local 703, holding the position until 2004. Following this, Jesse joined Healthcare Alternative Systems in 2005, where they worked as a Substance Use Counselor from 2005 to 2010, Program Manager from 2010 to 2013, Program Administrator from 2013 to 2019, and eventually became the Vice President of Operations in 2019. Additionally, Jesse served as a Board Member at the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health from 2016 onwards.

Jesse Tejeda MA, CADC-GCE has a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor from Northeastern Illinois University. Prior to that, Jesse completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University in 2009. In 2007, Jesse earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from the College of DuPage.

In terms of certifications, Jesse has obtained several. In 2007, Jesse received the CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) certification from the Illinois Certification Board, Inc. The same year, Jesse also completed the DUI Evaluator/Risk Education certification from the University of Illinois Springfield. In 2008, Jesse obtained the Divorce Mediation certification, but the institution and month of obtaining it are not specified. Additionally, Jesse achieved the GCE (Gambling Counselor Endorsement) certification from the Illinois Certification Board, Inc. The exact year and details of obtaining this certification are not provided.