Katherine Ponte

Katherine Ponte is a Serious Mental Illness Expert by Experience, living in recovery from severe bipolar I disorder and tardive dyskinesia. As the founder of ForLikeMinds, Katherine leads recovery-focused mental health initiatives and has been involved in various roles, including faculty member at Yale University School of Medicine and founder of BipolarThriving, which supports families affected by bipolar disorder. Katherine is also an accomplished author, with works including "Loving Someone with a Serious Mental Illness" and "Your Mental Health Recovery Workbook." Prior to a focus on mental health, Katherine had a diverse career in investment banking and law. Katherine holds an MBA from The Wharton School, a JD from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Certificate in Professional Coaching from New York University.