Lori, Founder and Executive Producer of StoryTrack, has long seen the connection between mental wellness and personal development. She is passionate about helping young people and families understand that while mental health concerns can be daunting, seeking and receiving help is a sign of strength. “Lack of access to mental health services is a serious public health problem. Studies report that untreated depression and anxiety in teens can have negative effects past adolescence. Let’s help our young people grow into strong, resilient people no matter what life deals out!” Lori is a founder of Midwest Moon Mindfulness Community and has served on the board of SSM Hospice. She has also volunteered with Alzheimer’s Association, Public Relations Society of America, Nicaragua Partnership Community, and Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis.

Sara is a dynamic attorney with a comprehensive background in both litigation & alternative dispute resolution. Sara’s extensive experience in family law has armed her with the expertise needed to curate a healthy, holistic take on a truly challenging corner of law. Sara’s dedication to improving family law has led her to develop her St. Louis-based, trauma-informed practice. As the Managing Partner of Marler Law Partners, she’s implemented new strategies for high-conflict custody cases, utilizing her skills in de-escalation, trauma awareness, and family systems training. Sara lives in Webster Groves with her wife, 3 children and pseudo-therapy dog who refuses to learn the “snuggle” command – Marley Marler.

Katrina is Chief of Public Affairs at Compass Health Network. Previously she was Senior Vice President of Community-Based Behavioral Health, overseeing both adult and children’s services throughout Crider Health Center’s four-county service area. Prior to her current role, she served as Crider’s Director, then Vice President of Children and Family Services.

Zack is an Account Supervisor at FleishmanHillard. With expertise in communications, strategy development, and branding, his passion for volunteerism stems from his desire to tell a new story around mental health in St. Louis. “The pandemic helped spotlight the importance of mental health and open conversations around the topic. I want to help MHA-EM harness this momentum by telling and amplifying a compelling story around mental health and continuing to drive significant change in the communities we serve.”

As the Vice President of Field Culture and Inclusion, Dan Lester leads the strategic integration of inclusion education and training throughout the Clayco Enterprise. Dan is nationally recognized as a thought leader and innovator in the operationalization of inclusion and psychological safety in the construction industry. He has been recognized as a top one hundred Human Resources Influencer. Dan is a Certified Coach in the 4-Stages of Psychological Safety, Certified Construction Suicide Prevention Trainer and Mental Health First Aider. Dan is a high-energy, professional speaker, delivering presentations nationally and internationally. Using storytelling, he engages audiences with humor and practicality. Over the last twelve years, Dan has helped organizations and their people successfully find solutions to culture, equity, and inclusion barriers; and identify opportunities for growth in their space. He is mindful of how imperative it is for organizations to have a psychologically safe culture with inclusive teams to make a business thrive.

Liz is the Senior Program Manager at Washington University St. Louis School of Public Health. They currently manage the RADxSSD, AmeriCorps, and UNICEF projects and also supports the Safe Return to Schools project. They are passionate about using data for the public good and about engaging the public and nonprofit sectors. They have experience with survey design, data analysis, facilitation, and strategic planning while working alongside partners in Michigan, California, and Missouri. With a curiosity for quality improvement and a deep commitment to equitable collaboration, Liz is emboldened to work alongside organizations to maximize their impact.

Nat is Co-Founder of St. Louis Title, LLC. In 2004, he co-founded McGowan & Walsh, LLC, an historic renovation company focused on contributing to the revitalization of downtown St. Louis and Kansas City. Nat served as the Chairman of WestBridge Bank from 2007 to 2011. He serves on the Board of Habitat for Humanity-St. Louis, the Board of Governors of The Missouri Athletic Club (MAC), the MAC’s Charitable Society for Children and has served on the Board of Trustees at Rohan Woods School in St. Louis.

Jeff is a Sr. Vice-President, Commercial Sales Manager at Fifth Third Bank, responsible for leading a team of commercial relationship managers for the Missouri Region. Jeff has 30+ years in corporate banking working exclusively for Fortune 500 companies. Prior his role with Fifth Third Bank, he worked with GE Capital and Chase Bank. In addition to his role with MHA, he serves on the Executive Board of Make-A-Wish/Walk for Wishes and MS Leaders Challenge Advisory Council. He has also been active with Operation Food Search, the American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House, Covenant House, Junior Achievement and leading Fifth Third Bank’s United Way campaign.

Kelly is the Director of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, leading a team of over 100 healthcare professionals across multiple locations. A pediatric physical therapist by background, her nearly three-decade career has been dedicated to children’s health and empowering families to help their children to reach their full potential. Beyond her professional role, Kelly is a passionate advocate for children’s mental and physical health. She is a founding member and serves as Treasurer for ASPIRE, a national nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by PANS/PANDAS and related encephalopathies. Kelly holds a Master of Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from St. Louis University, with a minor in Psychology. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Residing in O’Fallon, Missouri, Kelly and her husband have three amazing young adult children and three rescue dogs. Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, strength training, and pickleball.

Biran is the Director of Operations at Genoa Healthcare. He is responsible for overseeing 22 pharmacy sites throughout Missouri that specialize in mental health and substance use disorder. "I am very excited to become a member of the Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri Board to help bring awareness and eliminate the stigma of mental health issues. I am proud and honored to have this opportunity to further serve the mental health community."