Marcie Lynn is a Bay Area native. She was born into a Pilipino family as the eldest of three to an earnest Navy Sailor and dedicated Homemaker. Her mental wellness journey began when she no longer found joy in things that she delighted in, such as singing, and consistently felt like she was in a…
Rachel has been living in recovery from depression and anxiety for the last 15 years. She developed a passion for mental health awareness and a passion for letting others know they’re not alone in their struggles, by being open and vulnerable on social media.
Dr. Chris Miller, FaithNet Coordinator, has extensive experience teaching at Catholic secondary schools, as well coordinating parish ministries for youth and young adults. Through this work, Chris has become a tireless advocate for the mental health needs of young people and a champion of the role faith communities can play in recovery and wellness.
Barbara joined as the Outreach Programs Coordinator with a focus on expanding NAMI programs within Santa Clara County.
For over a decade, Barb has worn many hats at NAMI. She has facilitated education classes, coordinated multiple programs, and worked on the NAMI helpline. Retired in 2022 after 45 years in technical sales, she is excited to be working in a client facing role again.
Tiffany Austin was first introduced to NAMI through her local mental health care provider. In 2022, she completed the Peer-to-Peer and Provider courses with NAMI Santa Clara County. She became a volunteer and helped attain several sponsors for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2022. In the Spring of 2023, she completed her training to become an Ending…
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…
Erika Álvarez Hernández, Coordinator for NAMI en Español, is living in recovery from a mental health condition that affected her life for 17years.
Lillian Liu, our FaithNet Lead 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…
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…