About NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania
In July 2016, the National Alliance on Mental Illness selected NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania to become the official state NAMI organization in Pennsylvania. NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania was chosen as the name for the new state organization.
The designation gives Pennsylvania a unified voice in advancing NAMI’s mission of raising awareness about mental health and providing recovery-focused support, education, and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their loved ones.
NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit organization certified by the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO). It is home to several programs in the Southwest region, including the Consumer Action Response Team (CART) of Allegheny County, the Consumer and Family Satisfaction Team of Armstrong and Indiana Counties, and the Adult Advocacy Program in Allegheny County.
Charma D. Dudley, PhD, FPPR, President
Kathy Testoni, Vice President
Mim Schwartz, Secretary
Michelle Hottenstein, CPA, Treasurer
Joretha Bourjolly, MSW, PhD
Cherie Brummans
Jack Cahalane, PhD
Neen Davis
Michelle Gerwick, MBA
Kimberly K. Mathos, DO, MPH
Christine Michaels, Chief Executive Officer
Debbie Ference, Chief Operating Officer
Maria Kakay, Director of Communications and Marketing
Nikki Weigand, Director of Advocacy
Aleta Barnett, Director of Education and Support Services
Sara Levine Steinberg, Event and Technology Coordinator
Joel Richard, Data and Communications Specialist
Michelle Decker, Young Adult Outreach and Education Specialist
Jenny Vaporetti, Adult Advocate
CART (Consumer Action and Response Team of Allegheny County)
- Paul Freund, MEd, Consumer/Family Satisfaction Services Director
- Jeff Fitzwilliam, CHIPP/CSP Project Coordinator
- Marilyn Micknowski, Administrative Assistant
- Lee Moses, CART Interviewer
- Phyllis Nettles, Family Engagement Specialist
- Paula Fortino, Technical Support Specialist
- Brian J. Rayne, CHIPP/CSP Interviewer
- Kathleen Stamm, CART Family Interviewer
- Evan Weiss, CART Interviewer/Information Specialist
- Susan Wright, Recorder/Interviewer
- Jane Portman, CART Family Interviewer
- Steven Hewitt, CART Interviewer
Armstrong/Indiana Counties Consumer/Family Satisfaction Team
- Aggie Hockenberry, Supervisor
- Dawn Lawson, Data Specialist
2021 Minutes
December 8, 2021
October 13, 2021
June 9, 2021
May 12, 2021
February 10, 2021
2020 Minutes
November 11, 2020
September 9, 2020
June 10, 2020 Annual Affiliate Membership Meeting
June 10, 2020
February 12, 2020
2019 Minutes
December 11, 2019
September 19, 2019
June 12, 2019
May 19, 2019: Annual Affiliate Membership Meeting
April 10, 2019
February 13, 2019
2018 Minutes
November 10,2018
September 8, 2018
June 16, 2018
April 14, 2018
2017 Minutes
On June 26, 2020, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors approved a resolution condemning racism and pledging our support for public policy that eliminates the mental health disparities perpetuated by racism and racial discrimination. As a state organization and as a staff, we are committed to raising awareness about the impact racism has on mental health in our communities and we are striving to give help and hope to all who need it. You are not alone!
NAMI Keystone PA’s Resolution Condemning Racism
NAMI’s Resolution Condemning Racism
NAMI’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: Impact of Racism and Trauma on Black Mental Health