All over the world, and in all works of life, the impact and imprint of women is seen and felt, and behavioral health is no different. At the Scattergood Foundation, we have been privileged to work with amazing women leaders who are changing the game in the way behavioral health is seen and in how services are delivered. These women have shown innovation in their approach to behavioral health advocacy, service delivery, research and policy, and commitment to the work that they do for their communities. Whether as grantees, partners or colleagues in the behavioral health space, we are inspired by their work and achievements and see Women’s History Month, as yet another opportunity to show how much we honor and celebrate them.
Follow along on twitter @ScattergoodFdn and #WomensHistoryMonth2020 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the Month of March to learn more about these 15 amazing women leaders:
Michelle Angela Ortiz, Visual Artist, Muralist, Community Arts Educator
Sarorng Sorn, City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS)
Oni Richards, African Family Health Organization (AFAHO)
Hazami Sayed, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Meagan Corrado, Storiez Guide
Crystal Wyatt, Ride & Rebuild
Maria Paula Ghiso, Aquinas Center
Nancy Nguyen, VietLead
Sharon Hartz, Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP)
Desi Burnette, Movement of Immigrant Leaders in Pennsylvania (MILPA)
Nadine Burke-Harris, Center for Youth Wellness
Ashley Edwards, MindRight
Stacey Woodland, YWCA Tri-County Area
Nelly Jimenez-Arevalo, ACLAMO Family Centers
Blanca Pacheco, New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia