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Career Reflections: Michael Kopec, CDM, CFPP

July 1, 2025

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This Career Reflections features Michael Kopec, CDM, CFPP. Michael has been a member of ANFP and a CDM, CFPP since 2001. In this episode, Michael shares his career journey, which includes nursing homes, acute care, and his current role in a mental health facility. Learn about his story and much more!

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