Meet Jen Larson, Events Associate at NAMI Santa Clara County! Jen brings energy, heart, and over 23 years of high-tech experience to her role as our newest Special Events Coordinator. After years of searching for a way to use her skills to give back, she found her calling in mental health advocacy—and we’re thrilled to…
Jessica was born in Hong Kong, immigrated to the United States at the age of 7, and was raised in New York City. She met her husband in Australia and subsequently moved to Silicon Valley. Her extended family is multi-cultural, and she enjoys a range of cultures and cuisines. In addition, she enjoys reading and…
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.
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…
Patti Andrade has been a lifelong resident of the Bay Area and is married with three children. She graduated from Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, CA, with her Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Patti has always understood the importance of mental health. Still, it was not until a family member was diagnosed with a…
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…