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2020-2021 BOARD MEMBERS
We would like to welcome and introduce our new and returning board members.
illness and to increase access to quality mental health services for those in rural, lower socioeconomic, and underprivileged communities in Mississippi. She has a passion to help children and youth in being empowered to live healthy and productive lives.
Mary Harrington, President and Oxford Affiliate Representative Mary Harrington recently retired from the University of Mississippi, where she served as Director of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Strategic Planning. She has been a member of the United Way Board of Directors for the past 10 years, and is active in many other community projects. Mary has taught Family-to-Family classes, served as Walk Captain for the NAMI Oxford Affiliate (the state’s top fundraiser), and is a regular participant in the NAMI Oxford support group. Mary is the mother of an adult daughter living with mental illness, and has firsthand experience of the stigma, the challenges and the heartbreak of mental illness. NAMI has been a source of support, strength and inspiration to Mary as she deals with her daughter’s illness. As a board member, Mary will remain firmly committed to NAMI’s goals to educate, advocate and support in order to improve lives for those living with mental illness in our state.
Megan Hamm, Vice President and Four Rivers (MS) Representative
Megan Hamm, Ed.S, LPC-S, RPT is the Owner & Therapist at Time For A Change Counseling, LLC; a private practice in Brookhaven, MS. Megan has over 12 years working in the behavioral health field. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Megan has a broad exposure to many facets of mental health and wellness. She shows leadership skills through her volunteer work and in her career. Megan is active in her community through board memberships and service to others. She is an active member with NAMI Four Rivers; being on the steering committee and serving as Affiliate Representative on the MS NAMI’s Board of Directors. She also serves as an adult advisor for Open Up Mississippi. She is an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She also serves a board member, executive committee member, and coach for Dr. A. L. Lott Youth Sports. Megan enjoys attending trainings and conferences to help her develop, personally and professionally. Megan’s life’s work and passion is to help erase the stigma associated with mental
Committee descriptions at namims.org/committee-descriptions.
Harriette Mastin, Secretary and At Large Harriette Mastin is a longtime NAMI member and supporter, and she has served on several board committees such as the Executive Committee, Bylaws Committee, and the Chartering Committee. She is a State Teacher Trainer for Family-to-Family, Basics, and Provider Education. She is also qualified to facilitate the Family-to-Family and Basics Support Groups. For her work, she was recognized with the NAMI Mississippi Volunteer Award in 2011. At the affiliate level, Harriette is a member of the Governing Committee of NAMI Vicksburg and has served for several years on the WarrenYazoo Mental Health Advisory Council. She is also a longtime member of the DMH Planning Council and has additional certifications.
Marcus Ginn, Treasurer and At Large
