Max Geide is the California Alliance communications and events manager, responsible for member and external communications for the California Alliance and the Catalyst Center, database maintenance and organizational duties related to member services. In addition, he performs, coordinates and oversees full execution of all events for the Alliance and Catalyst Center.

Prior to joining California Alliance, Max was responsible for assisting, developing and executing internal and external communications strategies to advance the policy and advocacy efforts of the County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California (CBHDA). 

Additionally, Max co-founded, and continues to work as the artistic director of The Actors’ Playpen, a non-profit theatre company in the greater Sacramento area. Max is a current student at Sacramento City College working towards his degree in communication studies.