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,…
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…
Rovina Nimbalkar, Executive Director, brings an expertise in nonprofit leadership and a passion for mental health advocacy. Before coming to NAMI Santa Clara County, Rovina led diverse non-profit organizations that worked with vulnerable women, children, and families from different religious, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds.