Scott Dziengelski is an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute where he examines policies and regulations impacting individuals with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders with a focus on quality, access, and outcomes. Scott works as a Consultant in the Life Sciences and Healthcare Industry Group at the law firm King & Spalding. Before joining King & Spalding Scott was the Director of Policy, Quality, and Regulation at the National Association of Behavioral Healthcare (NABH). Scott was also a Legislative Director in the House of Representatives and worked for the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Scott has a bachelor’s degree in public policy from American University and will graduate in the spring of 2025 from Pepperdine University with a master’s degree in psychology. Additionally, Scott has won multiple awards including a “Medal of Merit” from the United States Capitol Police and the “Friend of Children’s Mental Health Award” from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.