NAMI NYS
Amanda McDowell is an experienced professional with a background in event coordination, editorial writing, and freelance writing. Currently serving as an Event Coordinator at NAMI NYS since March 2022, Amanda previously held the role of Editorial Writer at the New York State Department of Financial Services from March 2016 to May 2022, where responsibilities included rewriting the Department’s General Administration Manual and collaborating with subject matter experts. Amanda also worked as a freelance writer and copyeditor from November 2011 to May 2022 and served as an Administrative Assistant at Excelsior College for a brief period in 2015-2016. Amanda McDowell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the State University of New York at Oswego.
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NAMI NYS
NAMI-NYS is the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Our Vision NAMI-NYS envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. Our Mission NAMI-NYS provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. Our Values Hope: We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness and the potential in all of us. Inclusion: We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. Empowerment: We promote confidence, self-efficacy and service to our mission. Compassion: We practice respect, kindness and empathy. Fairness: We fight for equity and justice. Contact our team: Wendy Burch, Executive Director at Wendy@naminys.org Matthew Shapiro, Director of Public Affairs at Matthew@naminys.org. Tammie Paradis, Affiliate Development and State Programs Coordinator at Tammie@naminys.org. Cassandra Farrugia, Associate Director of Communications and Outreach at Cassandra@naminys.org. Christine Rickeman, Community Support Coordinator at Christine@naminys.org. Deidra Curtis, Finance and Administrative Specialist at Deidra@naminys.org.