Our People

When her own family experienced a mental health crisis, Sherri sought additional resources and assistance and learned about NAMI CDA.  Sherri subsequently reached out to NAMI CDA and accessed valuable resources and support, which inspired her to become a board member in 2021.

Sherri is an Independent Living Advocate at Disability Action Center NW. She is a NAMI-trained Family Support Group facilitator and Peer Connections group facilitator.  Sherri has three sons and four grandchildren.

Kate joined the Board in 2021 because mental illness has deeply affected her family.  During her 13 years as a Girl Scout leader, Kate saw many of her teenage troop members struggle with depression and anxiety, and she wanted to learn more about helping young people find mental health resources.

Kate is a NAMI-trained Family Support Group facilitator and is also a member of the NAMI Idaho state board.  Kate is a happily retired attorney, wife, and mom to two young adult children.

Joy got involved with NAMI CDA in 2010 to help understand her and her family members’ mental health issues. Joy is a NAMI-trained In Our Own Voice presenter, a Family-to-Family workshop facilitator, and a Family Support Group facilitator.

Joy joined the Board in 2014 and served for one year on the NAMI Idaho State Board. Joy is a retired recovery coach and is a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Joy is also a wife, mom and grandma.

Annie joined the board in 2023, bringing her own lived experience with co-occurring disorders and complex PTSD. As a social worker and Social Services Manager at St. Vincent de Paul, she oversees housing programs for chronically homeless families and for individuals managing ongoing mental health conditions.

Annie is a NAMI-trained Peer Connections group facilitator and is pursuing her Master of Social Work degree at Boise State University. Annie is the proud mother of three grown children.