“We are the right team, in the right places, at the right time to make a difference in the lives of Palm Beach County residents facing mental health challenges in their lives, or the lives of loved ones.

Making sure members and their families know they belong and are not alone is a personal commitment for us.”

–Andy McAusland, CEO

Our Staff

Our dedicated employees walk side by side with members, helping them regain a sense of purpose and belonging. We are grateful for the opportunity to help our members enrich their own lives, and those of their families, friends, and communities.

Maryann Roman
Maryann Roman Director of Operations
Working at MHA is important to me to see the positive impact that MHA has made on so many lives.
Shelby Swiderski
Shelby Swiderski Director of Programs
The programs that we offer truly allow for staff and members to work as equals in a unique and special partnership, where every person is able to utilize their strengths and be their authentic self.
Jessica Beaupierre
Jessica Beaupierre Peer Specialist
Using my voice to guide individuals with a supportive hand and compassionate heart.
Rick Malave
Rick MalavePeer Specialist
“I love working for MHA because it gives me the opportunity to make an impact and to be an advocate for the people in our community.”
Tiffanie Benjamin
Tiffanie BenjaminBelle Glade Clubhouse Director
I enjoy making a difference in the lives of others and that to me creates happiness.
Lavette McKenzie
Lavette McKenzie Belle Glade Clubhouse Coordinator
I get to experience individuals who cope with different challenges— even good ones—and setbacks in their lives both at work and home.
Liz Brumley
Liz BrumleyFern Street Clubhouse Coordinator
Although there are numerous reasons why working at the Clubhouse is important to me, the #1 reason is witnessing the positive difference we each make to each member’s life.
Darly Adams
Darly AdamsFern Street Clubhouse Director
Every day is a chance to make a real difference and be part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Joe Heffernan
Joe HeffernanPeer Place Well-Being Center Coordinator
MHA gives me the opportunity to be there for others and hopefully make a difference, as others were there for me when I needed them.

Board of Directors

“Every moment I spend at MHAPB reaffirms just how important people, place, and purpose are to our members’ recovery. We are the antidote to the loneliness that so often isolates people living with mental illness. And we’re the only space in Palm Beach County where compassionate peers and staff come together with members every single day to build belonging, spark hope, and open the door to new possibilities.”

– Melanie Otero, Board President.

Melanie OteroBoard President & Treasurer
Harriet FreemanBoard Vice President
Tony DuboyTreasurer
Ben CecilSecretary
Kimberly Comer
Jane Harris
Sandra Ojurongbe
Jeanette Gordon
Andres Ochoa
Gary Ross
Ilene Silber