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.
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 …
Sarah Prabhu began volunteering at NAMI Santa Clara County by teaching NAMI Basics classes, facilitating the Transition Age Youth family support group, a faith-based parent support group called Parents of Vision, and volunteering one day a week at Helpline Help Desk. Now, as the Programs Manager…
Stacy Badgis, Administrative Manager, grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from San Diego State University. She has more than 15 years of experience in marketing including, branding, advertising, promotions, media relations, strategic planning, event production, and team leadership…
Kathy Forward, Consultant, is a family member with several family members who have been diagnosed with mental illness. In 1997, she was fortunate to be in the first Family to Family, the Keys to Understanding, class for families in Santa Clara County dealing with mental illness…