NAMI Northern Virginia Staff, Volunteers, and Board of Directors
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NAMI NORTHERN VIRGINIA STAFF
Interim President & CEO: Kristine Konen, MBA, CPRS
Ms. Kristine Konen has over 15 years of business experience working with training, leadership and organizational development and is passionate about advocating for mental health. She completed her undergrad in Organizational Adminstration (Business, Communications, Sociology) and holds her MBA from Marquette University. She recently completed the 500 hours and exam required for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Certification. Special Projects Coordinator (Past President & CEO): Jeanne Comeau
Ms. Jeanne Comeau is passionate about improving the lives of individuals living with a mental health condition, educating and supporting family members and friends, and raising awareness in our community. She has combined her passion for helping to empower others with her technical background and business experience to help NAMI Northern Virginia fulfill its mission and vision since joining the the organization in 2009. Program Director: Kristen Marks, MSW
Ms. Kristen Marks, MSW, joined NAMI Northern Virginia in 2010 and is responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of all NAMI Northern Virginia education and support programs. In 2013, she received the NAMI Peer-to-Peer Leadership Award for her outstanding program leadership. Kristen received her Masters in Social Work at the University of Michigan. Program Coordinator--Classes & Groups: Esther Lee
Ms. Esther Lee served NAMI Northern Virginia as an intern and volunteer before joining our staff in 2014. Esther received her Bachelors in Public Health from James Madison University. Esther coordinates NAMI Northern Virginia's education classes and support groups. Program Coordinator: Megan Souza
Ms. Megan Souza earned her M.A. from Tufts University in Child Study and Human Development. She coordinates the NAMI Ending the Silence presentation program to help bring mental health education, awareness and hope to students, parents and school staff throughout Northern Virginia. Family Support Partner Supervisor: Kishawna (Shawn) Scarborough
Ms. Kishawna Scarborough receives all incoming requests and referrals for peer support and connects families with a NAMI Northern Virginia Family Support Partner. Before joining NAMI Northern Virginia, Shawn served as a Childcare Center Director. Family Support Partner Team:
Tanya Byington
Ty Castleman Akua Owusa Janice Saylor Alisa Thornton Family Support Partners are trained parents and caregivers who use their personal experience to provide peer support to youth and families as they navigate mental health services and supports.
Communications and Development Coordinator:
Sally Mallison Ms. Sally Mallison has more than 20 years’ experience in fundraising and communications for healthcare, environmental, and membership organizations. She received her B.A. in English from Duke University. Bookkeeper: Veronica Sholin
Ms. Veronica Sholin is an experienced bookkeeper, providing bookkeeping and finance support to NAMI Northern Virginia. In addition to her background in bookkeeping, Veronica holds a PhD in Physics. Financial Administrative Assistant: Novita Sulistio-Perrier
Ms. Novita Sulistio-Perrier is an experienced analyst with expertise in accounting and grant management. |
NAMI NORTHEN VIRGINIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Carole Thomas, Chair
Management Consultant, Pragmatic Solutions Group Bryce Benson, Vice Chair
U.S. Navy Veteran Victoria Chialy Smith, PhD, Secretary
Licensed Clinical Psychologist Jason Benedict, Treasurer
Consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP Directors
James Abrenio
Attorney, Ben Glass Law Jeanne Browne
Associate Attorney, Farrell & Croft, P.C. Joshua Cagney
COO, New Paradigm Recovery, LLC Christi Clark
Executive Director, Insight Memory Care Center Ellen Galant
Director Membership Services, American Public Health Association Brian Kirk
CFO, retired Stacy LaMontagne, CPA
Treasurer Assurance Partner, Cherry Bekaert, LLP Stephanie Lesko
Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. AbilityOne Commission Jasmine Petrasic
Program Director Melinda VanLowe
Owner/Trial Attorney, The Law Office of Melinda L. VanLowe, PC OFFICE VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS
Administrative Assistant: Julie Lee
Advocacy Assistant: Megan Parker
Advocacy Assistant: Victoria Yang
PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS
CLASSES:
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Facilitators NAMI Family-to-Family Facilitators NAMI Basics Facilitators SUPPORT GROUPS: NAMI Connection Support Group Facilitators NAMI Family Support Group Facilitators PRESENTATION PROGRAMS: NAMI In Our Own Voice Presenters NAMI Ending the Silence Presenters CIT Presenters COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: Help Line Volunteers Community Outreach Team Monthly Meeting Volunteers Annual Walk Volunteers YOUTH PROGRAMS: Youth Leadership Council YouthFest Volunteers |