“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.
Jennifer Sellars
Jennifer Sellars Chief Program Officer
Access to care and equitable systems are vital to our wellbeing and community. Through strong evidence-based programming and advocacy efforts, at MHA we are reducing stigma, creating opportunities for our members to thrive, and challenging limiting narratives.
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.
Dan Destefano
Dan DestefanoCase Manager
Giving of yourself to help and serve others is beneficial to my spiritual development.
Jessica Beaupierre
Jessica Beaupierre Peer Specialist
Using my voice to guide individuals with a supportive hand and compassionate heart.
Darian Woods
Darian WoodsPeer Specialist
I get an opportunity to enhance the lives of others. This experience is fulfilling and keeps me motivated!
Tiffanie Benjamin
Tiffanie BenjaminBelle Glade Clubhouse Coordinator
I enjoy making a difference in the lives of others and that to me creates happiness.
Gertavian Blake
Gertavian Blake Belle Glade Clubhouse Lead Coordinator
I get the opportunity to empower and motivate individuals to be a better, healthy, whole version of themselves, striving for greatness one day at a time.
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.
Carol Collazo
Carol CollazoPeer Place Well-Being Center Coordinator
Kind of like the footsteps in the sand, MHA gives me the opportunity to remind people they are not walking through this alone. They may not always see our footsteps because we sometimes help them walk the way towards recovery. By doing this they also help us walk through our recovery and mental health journey as well.

Board of Directors

Kimberly Comer Chair
Jane Harris Vice Chair
David KimballTreasurer
Harriet Freeman
Sandra Ojurongbe
Ben Cecil
Jeanette Gordon
Melanie Otero