2025 Change Agent Appreciation Awards
Celebration for Individuals/and other Entities Making an Extraordinary Difference in Improving Mental Health Outcomes
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Meeting Information
This meeting was held on May 15th at 7 PM, over Zoom.
Agenda
The General Meeting begins at 7 PM, with announcements kicking off the meeting. The presentation begins at 7:15 PM.
Meeting Description
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI CC will hold a virtual General Meeting on the evening of May 15, 2025. It will be another special event as many NAMI CC community members, family and friends gather for recognition of their outstanding contribution in improving mental health outcomes for our residents of Contra Costa. Winners will have an opportunity to be acknowledged twice, because we will also recognize them on May 17, 2025 at our annual NAMI CC in Motion at Todos Santos Plaza from 9:30 am to Noon. Thank you for all you do in the mental health community and for all who will join us in celebrating this memorable event!
Announcing the 2025 CHANGE AGENT AWARDEES:
- Volunteer Change Agent: Elena Sotelo-McCrary
We appreciate you for being a committed NAMI CC volunteer supporting us in our outreach program to address the needs of the unsheltered and showing up whenever needed for our annual events.
- Faith-Based Organization Change Agent : Delta Bay Community Church, Antioch
For your efforts in supporting NAMI CC as an Ally and champion for improving outcomes by All those impacted by mental health challenges who desire to utilize faith and spirituality as a wellness tool.
- School Change Agent: De La Salle High School
For your commitment to addressing suicide prevention through your annual “Laps for Life” demonstrating that openness, love, and community support can save young lives.
- Social Justice Change Agents: Yvette Williams and Neill Brengettsey
We appreciate all you do to bring light to the injustices that exist for BIPOC individuals that live with mental health challenges and are criminal justice involved.
- Business Change Agent: John Muir Health
For the financial support you have provided, which allows us to carry on our mission with intention and focus on improving outcomes for those most harmed.
- Family Member Volunteer Change Agent: Gwendolyn Sampson Brown
For your commitment to leading our Family to Family courses and by doing so coaching others to gather the necessary tools to supporting their loved ones.
- Peer Volunteer Change Agent: Jenny Schuelke
By showing up in the biggest way to fill gaps and creatively supporting our work to demonstrate the value of lived experience.
- Elected Official Change Agent: Patanisha Davis Pierson
For your efforts as a strong Ally and champion for improving outcomes for those who live with mental illness and using your platform to demonstrate your commitment to the critical needs of those impacted by mental illness.
9.Reducing Disparities Change Agents: Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice – Peter Kim and Dr. Kendra Carr, Ed.D
For both your efforts to create equity and inclusion for ALL. You have been both been strong Allies and have openly demonstrated your dedication and commitment to these efforts.
Questions, Comments, and Closed Captioning
If you have Questions or Comments for our speaker during the presentation, you may contact Gigi at gro.atsocartnociman@igig.
Closed Caption Translation is available in various languages for any of NAMI CC’s General Meetings on ZOOM. Attendees can select the language of their choosing. RSVP to gro.atsocartnociman@igig by May 15, 2025 if you require audio language translation.
