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.
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…