Treasurer

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…

Vice President-Legislation

Frank holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Belmont Abbey College In North Carolina.
He began his career as an on-air television and radio broadcaster, then as an executive in commercial broadcasting.

Vice President - Communications & Media

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.

Events Coordinator

Kristina Alaniz, Events Coordinator, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to mental wellness and community building as she joins NAMI Santa Clara County as our newest special events coordinator. With over 25 years of nonprofit experience, Kristina’s journey in the field has been marked by her dedication to making a positive impact…

Spanish Program Coordinator for NAMI en Español

Erika Álvarez Hernández, Coordinator for NAMI en Español, is living in recovery from a mental health condition that affected her life for 17years.

FaithNet Lead Coordinator

Lillian Liu, our FaithNet Coordinator, came to the United States at the age of thirteen. She went to school and began working at a young age. Then, Lillian returned to Beijing, China, to study Chinese language and literature with a Minor in Psychology at Beijing Normal University. She graduated in three years. Studying at Beijing…

Provider Course Coordinator

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…

Peer-to-Peer Class Coordinator

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…

Education Manager

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.

Media Coordinator

John has created visual designs for consumer, training, education and sales & marketing projects with Apple, United Airlines, SGI and NASA. He has experience with innovative interactive prototypes for web & mobile devices. John’s specialties are user interface and interaction design, 3D and 2D graphics and animation, branding and identity, technical and editorial art, illustration,…