Leadership
Lisa Dailey leads an energetic team dedicated to improving the lives of families affected by severe mental illness with a focus on only this population through the lenses of advocacy, research, public education, and movement-building. Dailey brings many years of nonprofit policy and advocacy experience as well as a diverse background as an attorney that includes trial work, representation of asylum-seekers, and legal scholarship in the area of human rights and civil liberties. Dailey read for a master’s degree in international human rights from the University of Oxford after earning a juris doctor from Hamline Mitchell School of Law and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and English from Macalester College.
Sharron Day spearheads operational and administrative functions of the organization, including office management, finance, human resources, technology, and performance management. Day has over 27 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. Before joining TAC, she served as a station advocate for PBS KIDS, aiding public television stations in the development and implementation of plans to use services while meeting the goals set forth by the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to that, Day worked as a program associate and meeting management specialist for Early Head Start National Resource Center at Zero To Three. Day earned her bachelor’s degree in organizational administration from George Mason University and a master’s degree in business administration from Argosy University.
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Dr. Xavier Amador is an internationally renowned clinical psychologist and leading expert on SMI and anosognosia. As TAC’s Scientific Officer, Amador brings decades of clinical research, worldwide speaking tours, and extensive work in schizophrenia, bipolar, and other disorders to audiences through written blog posts, podcasts, and social media. Amador is the founder of the LEAP Institute, author of many popular books on topics related to SMI, has previously served as faculty at Columbia University and other institutions. He has a doctorate and master’s degree in clinical psychology from NYU, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Dr. Amador is passionate about making information about SMI easier to understand and widely available.
Leslie Carpenter tracks legislation across the country and assists in educating and mobilizing advocates in their respective states to help support the passage of legislation in their own states. Carpenter has been active at the state level in Iowa, as a volunteer lobbyist, NAMI Iowa Board Member, and public speaker. Previously, she successfully led the effort to start Iowa’s first AOT Program in the 6th Judicial District. She and her husband have 2 adult children, one of whom lives with a severe Schizoaffective Disorder. Carpenter has a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and retired from her 34 year career as a PT in order to work on reducing barriers to treatment for people with SMI.
Jerri Clark supports help seekers through the TAC Helpline, develops content for the Joan C. Scott Community Resource Center, and supports TAC grassroots advocacy networks. Clark dedicates her work to the memory of her son, Calvin, who died from suicide at 23 after a four-year struggle with a severe mental illness that was poorly cared for within a system full of barriers. Previously, Clark worked for a nonprofit organization in Washington State to support families seeking services for their children with disabilities. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas.
Leslie Craig contributes writing, editing, formatting, strategy and project management in her role as Communications Manager for TAC. Leslie has experience at the nexus of communications, administration, and operations for dynamic nonprofits operating in the social and environmental justice spheres. Leslie has a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Wilmington College and a master’s degree in Strategic Communications from Purdue University.
Nate Evans creates videos and designs for TAC’s website and social media pages. Nate graduated with a master’s in public health administration and policy and a bachelor’s in neuroscience from the University of Minnesota. He worked with Minnesota Recovery Corps and Catholic Charities Twin Cities as a substance use project coordinator and COVID contact tracer across Twin Cities homeless shelters.
Jazmin Farrell oversees all aspects of TAC’s human resources department, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and strategically aligning the workforce with the organization’s goals and culture. With over 20 years of military service, she proudly retired from the New York Army National Guard, where she played a pivotal role in enhancing the organization’s human resource administration and personnel readiness capabilities, supporting thousands of service members both domestically and globally. Before joining TAC, Jazmin transitioned to the nonprofit sector, managing human resource operations at CSforALL, an organization committed to providing essential resources for computer science education. Jazmin holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from Empire State College and a Master of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Baruch College.
Brooke Gentry coordinates educational offerings and events on assisted outpatient treatment and manages assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) resources. Brooke also supports the implementation team as they consult and provide technical assistance to entities implementing AOT across the country. Previously, Brooke worked at Expect Miracles Foundation providing financial assistance to young adult cancer survivors. While there, she utilized Salesforce to award and administer grants, as well as aid applicants. Brooke has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies with a minor in Mandarin from Colby College.
Katie Helbing supports caregivers, family members and individuals requesting help and resources through the TAC Helpline. Helbing began her career in the agriculture industry after completing her college education. Upon becoming a parent of children with congenital birth defects, she began advocating for those with disabilities. Katie earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University.
Jennifer Hoerl oversees TAC’s finances, to include financial statement preparation, budgeting and regulatory compliance. She has served as a Finance Director for the ONE Campaign and Turnaround for Children, and she has over 30 years of finance experience in many industries, such as credit union examination, government auditing, and university financial analysis. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College. Jennifer’s greatest personal achievement is walking the Camino de Santiago, a 500 mile pilgrimage across northern Spain, learning the lesson of “one step at a time and trust.”
Sarah Hyatt serves on the assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) implementation team advising on AOT legal issues and providing training and technical assistance to support new and expanding AOT programs. Previously, Sarah was responsible for the oversight of an AOT program in Hamilton County, Ohio for many years where she acquired vast knowledge on the day-to-day operation of a successful program. Sarah has used her experience as a registered nurse and attorney in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings in the areas of risk management and quality assurance. Her broad-based background also includes several years’ experience practicing law in the private sector, after serving as legal clerk at the Arkansas Supreme Court. Sarah earned a juris doctor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Shadoe Jones advises on key policy considerations, collaborates with legislative partners, and provides legal counsel to advocate for the improvement of state and federal laws and systems of care to benefit individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). Previously, Jones served as a criminal defense attorney for those with SMI in Arizona. She advocated for resolutions that acknowledged the role of SMI, included treatment, and mitigated the impact of criminal charges on the individual’s future and access to benefits. Jones has been active in grassroots efforts to reduce barriers to treatment and the criminalization of SMI within Arizona. Jones received her juris doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law and her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology from the University of Delaware.
Richelle McLean supports the Executive Director and serves as the board liaison to the Board of Directors. Bringing over 15 years of experience, she has worked in healthcare and juvenile justice nonprofit organizations, as well as higher education. At New York University, she held positions in global programs, playing a key role in facilitating students’ study abroad experiences during their freshman year. Additionally, she served as an executive officer at the University of Melbourne. Richelle holds a B.S. in International Trade and Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology and has a background in sustainable garment development in New York City.
Lindsay Moran oversees internal and external communications for TAC. Lindsay has years of experience across a broad professional spectrum including intelligence, communications, and advocacy. Prior to joining TAC, Lindsay spearheaded and led communications strategy for two other impactful nonprofits. She is a graduate of Harvard College with a bachelor’s degree in English and American language and literature. Lindsay also received her master’s degree in writing from Columbia University.
Sabah Muhammad provides legal counsel and robust advocacy for the improvement of state and federal laws and the reform of our systems of care to positively affect those with severe mental illness (SMI). Previously, Muhammad served as a public defender in Henry County, Georgia, promoting college and career readiness with The Scholarship Academy and advancing community servant leadership through AmeriCorps Atlanta. Prior to receiving her juris doctor from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a historically Black public university in Tallahassee, Muhammad received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Georgia State University.
Ashlee Reyes is an integral part of the overall operations within the advocacy team, providing administrative support for events, resources and education, and grassroots advocacy. Previous to her advocacy work at TAC, she has extensive nonprofit experience at the Arizona Foothills Foodbank, where she was the leader of the volunteer program assisting with scheduling, education, and community engagement.
Nina Richtman leads TAC’s nationwide policy and advocacy initiatives which include legal consultation, resource and information sharing, educational programming and support through the TAC Helpline. Richtman began her career as a technical scientist in agriculture but made the leap to the nonprofit world in 2019. Richtman’s background in science and customer service has made her a strong believer in the power of customer voice, innovative design processes, and data-driven decision making to identify problems and deliver solutions. Prior to coming to TAC, Richtman worked at the CSG-Justice Center and NAMI and led initiatives related to crisis response and justice diversion. Nina earned a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Science degree from Iowa State University.
Shanti Silver support TAC’s advocacy and education efforts (both public and professional) across the country. Prior to joining the Advocacy team, Shanti worked in TAC’s Office of Research and Public Affairs and AOT Implementation team, where she contributed to original research through managing projects, writing research summaries, and responding to internal and external data requests. Shanti has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in statistics from Kenyon College.
Jared Wyma-Bradley provides training and technical assistance to support new or improving assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) programs and creates content for the AOT Learning Network and AOT Resource Library. Prior to joining the AOT implementation team, Jared worked at one of Virginia’s state psychiatric hospitals, where he provided individual counsel and hosted therapeutic groups on spirituality and mental health. Jared also designed and led training for new employees at the hospital and was an ambassador of the diversity, equity, and inclusion committee. Jared has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies and master’s degree in divinity with an emphasis on spiritual care in healthcare.