TN Voices
Monica Schmidt has a diverse work experience in the mental health field. Monica is currently serving as the VP of Programs and Outpatient Services at TN Voices, a position they assumed in June 2022. Prior to that, Monica worked at Mental Health Cooperative, where they held the role of Director, Intake/Therapy from March 2015 to August 2022. Monica also worked as a Program Manager and Case Management Supervisor at the same company from 2006 to 2015. Monica's earlier experience includes serving as the Day Treatment Coordinator at Warren-Yazoo Mental Health Service from August 2002 to August 2006.
Monica Schmidt attended the University of Mississippi from 1995 to 1999 and received their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Following this, from 1999 to 2001, they pursued a Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Reformed Theological Seminary.
TN Voices
Tennessee Voices for Children provides leadership, advocacy, and hope to advance the emotional and behavioral well-being of children, young adults, and families. Tennessee Voices for Children, Inc. (TVC) was formally organized in 1990 by Tipper Gore as a statewide coalition of individuals, agencies and organizations working together as a Steering Council to promote children’s health and education services. TVC has progressed to become a statewide and national source of referral, support, and advocacy for families and the systems that serve them. Through the Statewide Family Network and its other ten main programs, our organization has informed, supported, and assisted parents and providers across the state. In the past fiscal year, TVC has reached more than 150,000 parents/caregivers, family members, and professionals (providers, educators, other advocates, etc.). We have taken the lead in promoting the use of a coordinated system of care in Tennessee that includes family support and community engagement as key components. TVC works collaboratively with parents, professionals, state and federal officials, policy makers and other key stakeholders to ensure that services provided to children and families in Tennessee are family driven, community based, and culturally and linguistically competent.