Our staff has a strong commitment to serving the many constituents of our organization. But first and foremost, they focus their energies on those who take advantage of our programs and services.
Click on a Staff member to learn more about them.
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Sean Kinsella, Executive Director
What do you bring to NAMI?
I have a strong sense of mission and service to people and community.What do you love about working here?
I am extremely impressed with every person I have meet. Everyone is so dedicated.What's something interesting about you?
I am named after a John Wayne character, my dad, and a mountain in Ireland (really it is more of a hill than a mountain). -
Anita Otterness, Community & Family Program Manager
What do you bring to NAMI?
Enthusiasm, passion, experience.What do you love about working here?
My top three: opportunity to serve, people and mission.What's something interesting about you?
I have six brothers and my husband has six brothers! -
Diana Evans, Community Talent Coordinator
What do you bring to NAMI?
I bring a calm and compassionate spirit along with a strong desire to help others.What do you love about working here?
The people – so many people willing to share their experiences to help others. Their stories are heartfelt and motivation to keep advocating.What's something interesting about you?
I am an introvert who loves people. -
Jennifer Becker, Program Assistant
What do you bring to NAMI?
After experiencing depression throughout my life and then losing my 21yr old son, Sam to suicide in February 2016 I feel that I bring a unique perspective of empathy and compassion.
What do you love about working here?
I love that by working at NAMI I get to come to work every day to honor Sam and to be his champion. I have always advocated for mental health however now it has become a mission for me.
What's something interesting about you?
In February 2017 I walked border-to-border across northern Spain completing the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in 31 days.
