Jilllian Yang holds a MS in Electrical Engineering and Physics from University of IOWA, has participated in the high tech industry designing Ethernet, networking chips inside data centers and campuses at several Silicon Valley companies. She joined NAMI-Santa Clara County through Family-to-Family support group in 2023, and benefited from both NAMI’s Family-to-Family and Provider classes.…
Peter Newman, PhD, is an engineer in the high-tech industry designing the data plumbing devices that live inside data centers. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 17. He joined NAMI-Santa Clara County in 2003 because of his own experience of the importance of education in overcoming mental illness and because of the limited availability of education in the healthcare system. Peter serves as Secretary on the Board.
Scott Whelton, CPA, joined Nami-Santa Clara County’s Board in March 2025 as Treasurer. The strategy, finance and accounting skills he provides to the organization come from his 30 year career at Ernst & Young where he currently is an Assurance Partner. Scott has served Santa Clara County for many years including having served on the…
Moryt Milo is a veteran journalist and editor, whose opinion pieces appeared in newspapers nationwide. She was a reporter and editor for the Silicon Valley Community Newspaper, and the Editor of the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
Erika Álvarez Hernández, Coordinator for NAMI en Español, is living in recovery from a mental health condition that affected her life for 17years.
Greg Osborn grew up in Santa Clara County. He worked at several high tech companies including IBM and Intel Corporation in technical customer marketing. At the age of 35, he had his first psychotic break and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder I. Greg has been the Provider Course Coordinator (and part of the teaching team) for the past seven years…
Barbara and her team are responsible for organizing and mentoring the Peer-to-Peer Recovery Education classes. She also participates in the In Our Own Voice Program, Consumer Advisory Council, and is a NAMIWalks Team Captain. Barbara strives to provide people with mental health challenges access to services and empowers them to manage their illnesses…
Adela Arce grew up in Santa Clara County. Born to parents who emigrated from Mexico, Adela was raised in a wonderful Mexican community. Adela has been fortunate to give back to her community in varied ways, volunteering at family shelters, food pantries, church events, and as an ESL instructor. Adela also has over 25 years of broad experience in Administration and Management Support.
Sasmita Mishra, the Webmaster, brings over 20 years of experience in the high-tech industry in San Jose Bay Area. Originally from India, she earned her postgraduate degree in Statistics before relocating to Silicon Valley. There, she developed a passion for computer science and earned a Master’s degree at San Jose State University. Sasmita has since…
Jeanette Langdell joined NAMI as a volunteer on the Helpline following a career as a program manager with NOVA and the City of Sunnyvale. She now oversees NAMI’s team of Helpline volunteers and staff who provide caring, compassionate support and referrals to resources for individuals …