Board and Staff

Meet the dedicated leadership team behind NAMI CCNS, including our executive staff and board members who guide our mission, programs, and community outreach.

NAMI Cook County North Suburban Staff

Jeff Rabin

Jeff Rabin

Marcy Larson

Marcy Larson

Courtney Hall

Courtney Hall

Heather Kendall-Winterroth

Heather Kendall-Winterroth

Cavan Pellegrino

Cavan Pellegrino

Jackie Smolyar

Jackie Smolyar

Christie Pipkins

Christie Pipkins

Natalie Usher

Natalie Usher

 

Officers & Board of Directors

  • Board President – David Ray
  • Immediate Past President – Chris Gillock
  • Vice President – Chic Marasa
  • Treasurer – Richard DeCleene
  • Recording Secretary – Matt DeFano
  • Candice Hughes
  • Carrie Dolan
  • Chris Dee
  • Chris Pawlowski
  • Damita Cravens
  • Frank Flynn
  • Jim McVane
  • Mark Masini
  • Quentin Egan
  • Dr. Matthew Filippo, D.O.
  • Tina Nelson

Sustainers Board

  • Pat Robro
  • Ann George
  • Angelo Milazzo
  • Brenda Jordan
  • Frank Saracco
  • Gregg Sackrider
  • Jacqleen Scafide
  • Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins
  • Jennifer Hull
  • Jim Jorgensen
  • Joan DeCleene
  • John Schladweiler
  • Judy Graff
  • Julie Savastio
  • Laura Cooper
  • Sally Mann
  • Samantha Handley
  • Seemin Khan, MD
  • Stanley Rothbardt

Advisory Board

  • Dan Greenberger
  • Dr. Karen B. Kreiner
  • Dr. Michael Ziffra
  • Fred Miller, M.D.
  • Micki Moran, J.D.
  • Nancy Sussman
  • Robert Shulman, M.D
  • Steve Best, MD

Upcoming | Events, Classes & Support Groups

Calendar

ONLINE

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)

Date Mar 28, 2026 Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE & IN-PERSON (Saturdays @ 9AM)

It gives family members of those who have a loved one with a mental health…

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Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

Date Mar 28, 2026 Time 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Grief and Loss Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @10AM)

This group provides a space for participants to find healthy ways of remembering and honoring…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

Date Mar 28, 2026 Time 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Saturdays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

Date Mar 30, 2026 Time 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm

NAMI Connection Support Group | ONLINE (Mondays @ 4PM)

About the Support Group Knowing that others have similar experience is a relief to individuals…

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