“I attribute so much of who am to the people who surround me, which is why I feel so fortunate to be working with everyone in the NAMI community. My job gives me the opportunity to support so many talented and passionate people who are truly dedicated to making a difference. Being able to work with such a remarkable group of leaders continues to inspire me each and every day.”

““Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work, it means to be in the midst of those things, and still be calm in your heart (~unknown).” This is a quote I live by, and is a kind of peace I believe to be possible for those affected by mental illness. I am beyond honored to be part of NAMI’s team of passionate, caring individuals to be here to support you, to help transform your negatives, and restore your hope! We are all in this together, and can get through anything with our powers combined!”

“I believe that talking openly about mental illness is the key to ending the stigma. I’m ecstatic to be a part of team that does so much good for surrounding communities. By creating hope and promoting recovery, I truly believe we can make a difference in the lives of many”

“When you are in the moment of dealing with a difficult situation, it can be hard to see the bigger picture around you. Advocacy is a way of helping not one, but hundreds or even thousands of consumers and families at once. I find being a part of state and local change a highly rewarding job. By teaching advocacy skills to others, I am able to empower them with the best tools possible to go out and create their own change in their communities.”

“I am passionate about helping people and making a difference in my community however I can which is through my work and volunteering. I have seen how mental illness impacts individuals and families. I am thrilled to be part of the amazing team at NAMI Wisconsin and I am looking forward to the challenges of helping people through education, advocacy and support. I believe that assisting with a greater understanding of mental illness is a key factor to providing these services.”

“I have spent countless hours volunteering for things I feel passionate about. I understand and appreciate those who dedicate their time to the cause of NAMI. I am so fortunate to be a part of a program that focuses on education, support and outreach for mental illness thru so many dedicated volunteers. I look forward to supporting and helping all affiliates increase mental health awareness and support within their own community.”

““Living with mental illness myself, I believe that talking about mental health is one of the best ways to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and to help share your story. The support and advocacy provided by NAMI Wisconsin, and NAMI as a whole, for the community of people living with mental health conditions and their loved ones is incredible. These people need to know that they are not alone in managing and recovering from mental illness, and NAMI makes that known to them; NAMI is there for them every step of the way.””