Meet the dedicated individuals guiding The Lighthouse for Mental Health. Our leadership team is committed to fostering compassion, transparency, and innovative mental health solutions that transform lives and build healthier communities.
Our leadership team represents diverse backgrounds and expertise, united by a powerful vision to make mental health support accessible to everyone. Each team member brings lived experience, professional expertise, and a deep commitment to creating meaningful change.
Founder & Executive Director
Christian is the visionary founder of TLHMH, combining strategic leadership with profound compassion. With a mission to break down mental health stigma, Christian has created a safe, educational space where individuals can access resources and build community. Their leadership is grounded in lived experience and an unwavering commitment to accessibility.
Head of Mental Health Programs
Christis brings clinical expertise and heartfelt advocacy to our programs. As a clinical expert and passionate community advocate, Christis ensures that all TLHMH initiatives meet the highest standards of care while remaining trauma-informed, inclusive, and responsive to diverse community needs. Her leadership ensures evidence-based practice meets human-centered care.
We're Building Our Team
Ready to make a direct impact? We're seeking a dynamic leader to build partnerships and expand our reach within local and online communities. Join us to create meaningful connections that amplify mental health awareness and support.
TLHMH is actively expanding its leadership to amplify our mission. We're seeking passionate professionals who share our commitment to mental health advocacy, community empowerment, and systemic change.
Build Our Capacity
Design and implement transformative training programs for staff and volunteers. We seek someone with expertise in adult education, mental health advocacy, and trauma-informed practices who can elevate our team's impact.
Amplify Our Voice
Lead our external communications, media relations, and digital strategy. Bring your expertise in strategic messaging and brand development to magnify TLHMH's impact and establish us as a trusted leader in mental health.
Expand Our Reach
Build strategic alliances with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. We need a collaborative leader who can broker meaningful partnerships that extend our mental health resources to underserved populations.
If you're passionate about transforming mental health support and want to join our mission, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your inquiry today.
Explore Leadership OpportunitiesOur Board of Directors provides strategic governance, organizational oversight, and guidance to ensure TLHMH fulfills its mission with integrity, accountability, and lasting impact. Board members bring diverse expertise in mental health, nonprofit management, law, education, and community advocacy.
Strategic Leadership
Lead our Board with vision and integrity. We seek an experienced governance leader to provide strategic direction, ensure organizational accountability, and champion TLHMH's mission at the highest levels of the community.
Financial Stewardship
Oversee our fiscal health and long-term sustainability. Bring financial expertise to manage budgets, secure funding, and ensure responsible stewardship of resources that fuel our mental health mission.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure organizational excellence through meticulous governance. Maintain board records, facilitate communication, and support compliance with regulations that protect and strengthen TLHMH's mission.
Community Voice
Bring your unique perspective to strengthen our governance. We seek diverse voices with expertise in mental health, education, law, healthcare, or community advocacy who share our commitment to accessible mental health resources.
We're actively building our leadership team! Interested in joining our board or staff? Contact us to learn more about opportunities.
At TLHMH, leadership is more than a title—it's a commitment to fostering compassion, transparency, and continuous growth. Our leadership principles guide every decision and interaction.
We lead with empathy while maintaining clear vision. Understanding diverse experiences allows us to make decisions that truly serve our communities.
We champion open communication and take responsibility for our actions. Trust is built through honesty and consistent follow-through on our commitments.
We believe in elevating others. True leadership means creating opportunities for growth, sharing knowledge, and developing the next generation of mental health advocates.
We value partnerships and diverse perspectives. Great ideas emerge from collaboration, and we actively seek input from team members and community partners.
We stay at the forefront of mental health education and practice. Our leaders commit to ongoing professional development and staying responsive to emerging community needs.
TLHMH's leadership is dedicated to creating meaningful, lasting change through strategic vision, authentic community engagement, and operational excellence. We work tirelessly to:
🎯 Advance Accessibility: Ensure mental health resources reach underserved populations through innovative digital platforms and community partnerships.
🧠 Drive Education: Build mental health literacy across communities through evidence-based workshops, training, and public awareness campaigns.
💚 Foster Inclusion: Create safe, welcoming spaces for individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to access support.
🔬 Embrace Innovation: Continuously adapt our programs to meet evolving mental health needs using research-backed approaches and community feedback.
🤗 Model Compassion: Demonstrate that mental health leadership can be both professionally excellent and deeply human-centered.
Beyond our organizational leadership, TLHMH is committed to developing leadership within the communities we serve. We believe everyone has the potential to be an advocate for mental health in their circle of influence.
🎓 Leadership Workshops: We offer practical training to help individuals develop advocacy skills, facilitate peer support, and lead conversations around mental health in schools and workplaces.
🔗 Mentorship Programs: Our team provides one-on-one guidance to emerging leaders, helping them navigate challenges and amplify their impact in their communities.
🤲 Volunteer Leadership: We create pathways for dedicated volunteers to take on leadership roles, drive initiatives, and become the face of TLHMH in their communities.
🌐 Network Building: We actively facilitate connections among partner organizations, schools, and community groups to create a supportive ecosystem of mental health advocacy.
Hear directly from team members about what drives our mission and the impact of working at TLHMH:
"Working at TLHMH has been transformative. Our leadership truly believes that mental health is everyone's right, and that belief permeates every program we create. It's rare to find an organization where compassion isn't just a value—it's a practice."
Head of Mental Health Programs
"I founded TLHMH because I believe everyone deserves access to mental health support without judgment. Our team embodies this daily. Every decision we make is guided by one question: 'Will this truly help someone?'"
Founder & Executive Director
"What sets TLHMH apart is the authenticity of our commitment. We don't just talk about mental health—we actively live our values. Our leadership team creates an environment where you can bring your whole self to work and make a real difference."
The Lighthouse Community
TLHMH.org provides educational and supportive content only. We do not offer therapy, diagnosis, crisis intervention, or emergency services. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
