Executive Director, Wendy Brennan, MS; Works with the staff and the NAMI-NYC Metro board to manage the organization.
Associate Director, Sarah Sheahan; Responsible for overseeing all aspects of major fundraising events, including the annual gala, annual NAMIWalksNYC, and oversees the 40/40 Club, young professionals committee. Additionally, oversees office and facilities management.
Program Director, Mary Lee Gupta, LMSW; Oversees all support services, including telephone Helpline, Family to Family and Peer to Peer psychoeducation courses, and programs for parents and caregivers of children 18 years of age and transition-aged youth 18-24.
Associate Program Director, Noelina Arciniegas, LMSW, MPH; Oversees outreach efforts in the community, coordinates programs and workshops, and overses multicultural initiatives. Supervises social work interns.
Communications Director, Justin Burke, Oversees the organization's communications and public relations.
Director of Research and Advocacy, Vera Oziransky, MPH; Oversees advocacy efforts such as the Workplace Mental Health Project and serves as the principal investigator of our evaluation of Timothy's Law, New York State’s mental health parity law.
Youth and Programs Coordinator, Katie Linn; Oversees wellness initiative and transition-age youth project; organizes Lobby Day. Coordinates In Our Own Voice and Helpline updates.
Administrative and Program Assistant, Shaneiqua Boyd; Manages the office, supervises office volunteers, and administers monthly mailings, membership and donations.
Family-to-Family Coordinator, Pamela Solomon; Organizes the twelve-week Family-to-Family psychoeducation course.
Family Coordinator, Deniece David; Supports Family-to-Family, Parent Matching Program and support groups for families.
Walk Assistant, Ariel Hurwitz; Provides support for all NAMIWalksNYC related activities and provides support for the 40/40 Club, the young professionals committee.