Ep 044: NAMI Supporting individuals and Families affected by Mental illness

The Truman Charities Podcast: A Philanthropists Guide To Charitable Organizations

Stephanie Rosen– The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 044 Stephanie RosenStephanie Rosen has been the Executive Director for the Montgomery County, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) located in Rockville, MD for over six years. Under her tenure as Executive Director: NAMI MC program participation has increased from 6,000 individuals a year to over 18,000, programs reaching youth and young adults (Ending the Silence and Sources of Strength) have been added, revenue from the Heroes annual fundraiser has increased by over 400%, and NAMI MC was awarded the largest grant in NAMI MC history. Prior to her role as Executive Director at NAMI MC, she was the Family and Youth Program Coordinator. Stephanie has over 10 years of clinical and pre-clinical neuroscience research experience at institutions including Georgetown University, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and the National Rehabilitation Hospital.Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Stephanie Rosen Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why helping build better lives for individuals in the community affected by mentalillness is important to Stephanie and her personal story.Some of the stigma’s Stephanie sees when it comes to talking about mental healthThe NAMI walks, what they are, and why people should get involved. Where Stephanie sees NAMI in 5 years.Connect with Stephanie: Guest Links:Website- https://namimc.org/about/staff/2017-stephanie-rosen-smallerLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanierosenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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