Edlyn Alcedo

Operations Manager
She/Her/Her

Edlyn Alcedo has been with NAMI Chicago since 2011.  She transitioned into her role of Operations Manager in September 2020. Edlyn oversees NAMI Chicago’s operations, bookkeeping, and administration. In addition, she facilitates NAMI Chicago’s Spanish language support groups for family members and persons living with mental illness, co-teaches de Familia a Familia, coordinates Compartiendo Esperanza presentations, and provides presentations & outreach to Latino communities. Edlyn received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University and completed some post graduate work at the Adler School of Professional Psychology.  Edlyn is passionate about raising awareness about mental health in the Spanish speaking community.