After working with teens in Washington, D.C., on dating violence prevention, Adriana Webb pursued a career in social work to better support people in crisis.

Originally training as a nurse, Teeanna Harvey turned to psychology when she realized she wanted to help people navigate their mental health in a more direct way.

During the COVID pandemic, Jenn Lachini and her team worked with their union to advocate and secure resources for workers and patients.

Chaplain Lari Keeler felt called to their spiritual work after volunteering with Americorps at Providence Hospice of Seattle.

Margarita Herrera, a therapist at Lyon-Martin Community Health Center in San Francisco, is passionate about accompanying others through their healing process.

Kristal Morris is a psychiatric nurse whose lifelong passion for mental health care was inspired by her parents’ work in institutional settings, now guiding her toward forensic nursing to serve ...

Assemblymember Dr. Jim Wood has led efforts to expand access and continuity in mental health care, with a focus on underserved communities and school-based services.

Senator Caroline Menjivar leverages her frontline experience to lead mental health reform, championing patient safety in hospitals and support services in schools.

Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains brings a physician’s perspective to the Capitol, advancing mental health and addiction care access for underserved communities.

Assemblymember Gail Pellerin brings personal passion and public service to mental health reform, championing suicide prevention, parity enforcement, and community care.

State Senator Scott Wiener champions mental health reform, leading efforts to expand access, ensure timely care, and push for parity in treatment and compensation.

Psychologist Corrine Sako participates in NUHW through legislative advocacy and solidarity actions.