National Council Announces New Board Leadership
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WASHINGTON, DC (June 29, 2026) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced the election results of its Spring 2026 board election cycle.
“I’m thrilled to welcome our newly elected regional directors and Association Executives Committee members,” said Chuck Ingoglia, president and CEO of the National Council. “This group brings tremendous expertise, energy and passion for our mission, and I look forward to collaborating with them as we advance our work together.”
“Our board is strengthened by the election of these outstanding leaders,” said Vitka Eisen, the National Council’s board chair and president and CEO of HealthRIGHT 360. “Whether returning for another term or joining us for the first time, each brings deep experience in community mental health and substance use treatment. I’m excited about the perspectives and ideas they’ll bring to the table as we navigate the important work ahead for our organization and the field.”
Eight of our 10 regions elected regional directors:
- Region 1: Karin Jeffers, president and CEO, Clinical & Support Options, Northampton, Massachusetts (re-elected to a second term)
- Region 2: Brandy Vandermark-Murray, president, Horizon Corporations, Getzville, New York (re-elected to a second term)
- Region 3: Stephen DaRe, president and CEO, Chimes International Limited, Baltimore, Maryland
- Region 5: Lisa Dominisse, CEO, Centerstone, Bloomington, Indiana (re-elected to a first full term)
- Region 6: Wayne Young, CEO, The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, Houston, Texas
- Region 8: Victoria Romero, CEO, San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group, Alamosa, Colorado
- Region 9: Ester Quilici, CEO, Vitality Unlimited, Elko, Nevada
- Region 10: Joan Miller, CEO, Washington Council for Behavioral Health, Seattle, Washington (re-elected to a second term)
Three 100% association directors were elected:
- Vice Chair, Association Executives Committee: Melanie Brown-Woofter, president and CEO, Florida Behavioral Health Association, Tallahassee, Florida
- 100% Association Executives At-Large Representative: Richard Edley, president and CEO, Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- 100% Association Executives At-Large Representative: Alysia Smith Knight, executive director, Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations, Franklin, Tennessee
We are grateful to the following individuals — who will complete their terms as regional directors on June 30, 2026 — for their contributions and service:
- Region 6: Lee Johnson, CEO, Texas Council of Community Centers, Austin, Texas
- Region 9: Camille Schraeder, CEO, Full Circle Health Network, Ukiah, California
“I want to thank Lee and Camille for their outstanding service and dedication to the National Council and our membership,” said Ingoglia. “Board service demands significant time and commitment, and we are deeply grateful for their contributions.”
The newly elected members will begin their terms on July 1, 2026. Learn more about the full list of members serving on the National Council’s board of directors.
About The National Council
Founded in 1969, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,200 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 15 million children, adults and families they serve. We advocate for policies to ensure access to high-quality services. We build the capacity of mental health and substance use treatment organizations. And we promote greater understanding of mental wellbeing as a core component of comprehensive health and health care. Through our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program, we have trained more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
