Our Leadership Team

Alexa James, MS, LCSW

Chief Executive Officer

Jen McGowan-Tomke, MPH

Chief Operating Officer

Jasmine Watkins, LCPC

Chief Program Officer

Lacetti Fields, SPHR

Director of People Experience

Kathy Ziecik, LCPC

Director of Care Coordination

Jim Poole, LSW

Senior Director of Policy

Teri McKean, LCSW

Director of Crisis and Support Operations

Ben Frank, MSW

Senior Director of Wellness

London Woolman

Director of Finance

Elena Ivanova

Director of Communications and Marketing

Karen Aguirre, MS, MPH

Director of Training and Engagement

Matt Boston

Director of Development

Kathy Pilcher

Associate Director of Operations

NAMI Chicago Board of Directors

Tere Garate - Board Chair

Eddy Eisenberg - Vice Chair

Chris Lozier - Treasurer

Laura Hearn- Secretary

Alexa James- NAMI Chicago CEO

Aurelia Daniels

David Freed

Joshua Harris

John Kennedy

Michael Lufrano

Nikki Lynette

Clare McWilliams

Jess Rappé

Renée Reid

Catherine Starks

Dean Stork

Dr. Shastri Swaminathan