The staff at NAMI Massachusetts works to further our mission and support NAMI members, programs, and affiliates across the state.
NAMI Massachusetts Staff
Cooper Greer
Event Management Associate
617-580-8541 x 215
cgreer@namimass.org
Eliza T. Williamson, M.Ed, MFA, CPS
Director of Community Education and Training
617-580-8541 x 221
ewilliamson@namimass.org
Ilya Cherkasov, MS
Director of Family Programs
617-580-8541 x 219
icherkasov@namimass.org
Jill Gichuhi
COMPASS Helpline Director
617-580-8541 x 203
jgichuhi@namimass.org
Judi Maguire, BA, CPS, COAPS
Director of Peer Support Programs
617-580-8541 x 223
jmaguire@namimass.org
Karen Gromis
NAMI Mass Deputy Director
617-580-8541 x 204
kgromis@namimass.org
Kyrie Mohammed
Community Education and Training Administrative Assistant
617-580-8541 x 217
kmohammed@namimass.org
Larry DeAngelo
Director of Affiliate Development
617-580-8541 x 206
lfdeangelo@namimass.org
Marilyn DeSantis, MS
NAMI Mass Chief Financial Officer
617-580-8541 x 208
mdesantis@namimass.org
Michelle Ward, M.Ed
Assistant Director of Community Education and Training
617-580-8541 x 216
mward@namimass.org
Neil Farbstein
COMPASS Peer & Family Support Navigator
617-580-8541 x 218
nfarbstein@namimass.org
Olivia DaDalt
Communications Specialist
odadalt@namimass.org
Ruthanne Switzer
NAMI Mass Bookkeeper & Membership Specialist
617-580-8541 x 214
rswitzer@namimass.org
Steve Shea
NAMI Mass Receptionist
617-580-8541 x 200
sshea@namimass.org
Takeya Faison
COMPASS Justice System & Diversion Navigator
617-580-8541 x 212
tfaison@namimass.org
Timothy Burton
Criminal Justice Diversion Project Coordinator
617-580-8541 x 209
tburton@namimass.org
Tracey Schear
Interim Executive Director
tschear@namimass.org