Anna Chinappi

A communications and community engagement professional in government, private and health care sectors, Anna Chinappi has broad experience in building and sustaining internal and external communications, marketing, and social media strategies for large and small organizations. With 15 years of public service as communications director for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Chinappi is committed to raising the voice of individuals and families living with serious mental illness. She is passionate about preventing suicide and was a founding member of the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention. Through her work, she advocates for and promotes tolerance and social justice for individuals marginalized by psychiatric and substance use conditions.