Staff Members
NAMI Multnomah is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization. Our volunteers facilitate weekly support groups, teach free NAMI classes, spread the word of NAMI at community events, and provide one-on-one peer support. Our staff is here to support our volunteers and coordinate a variety of programs that fulfill our mission. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
For general information about our free programs, or to learn which programs might best fit your needs, please give us a call at 503-228-5692 or send an email to info@namimultnomah.org.
Community Programs
The Community Programs team develops and coordinates support groups, classes, and community events dedicated to our mission of Support, Education, and Advocacy. If you would like to get involved with one of our programs, feel free to contact any of these folks.
Ashley Langsdorf (she/her)
Program Manager, Peer Training & Continuing Education
Contact Ashley at alangsdorf@namimultnomah.org with questions about the Peer Support Specialist Training (PSST) needed to become certified as a Traditional Health Worker (THW) Peer Support Specialist in Adult Mental Health with Oregon Health Authority.
Drew Fraley (she/her)
Community Programs Coordinator
Drew coordinates our peer support groups and classes. Feel free to contact her at dfraley@namimultnomah.org.
Jaime Johnston (she/her)
Director of Community Programs
You can reach Jaime at jjohnston@namimultnomah.org. Contact her if you are interested in volunteering, requesting a NAMI presentation, or developing a community collaboration.
Savanah Kitchin (she/her, she/they)
Community Programs Coordinator
Savanah coordinators our family support groups, classes, and community events. You can reach her at skitchen@namimultnomah.org.
Peer-Delivered Services
Alystra Hill
NAMI Connects Peer Mentor
ahill@namimultnomah.org
JoLynn Thompson
Director of Peer Delivered Services
jolynn.thompson@multco.us
Lily Brodrick
NAMI Connects Peer Mentor
lbrodrick@namimultnomah.org
Nichole Hedinger
NAMI Connects Supervisor
nhedinger@namimultnomah.org
Tammy Davis
Lead Veteran BH Peer Support Specialist
tdavis@namimultnomah.org
Child & Family Programs
Our Child & Family staff walk alongside parents and caregivers of youth with behavioral health challenges. They may play the role of educator, supporter, and advocate all in one day. All families working with our Family Partners are referred directly from outside organizations. We cannot take self-referrals for these services.
ChristaLee Fox
Wraparound Family Partner
June Halcomb
YICC & Wraparound Family Partner
Kisha Jones-Smith
YICC Family Partner
Maddy Perez
Family Partner Supervisor
Phylicia Butler
Wraparound Family Partner
Rosa Sanchez
Wraparound Family Partner
Wendy Lopez
Wraparound Family Partner
Administration
Kerri Melda
Executive Director
kmelda@namimultnomah.org
Kerri brings 30 years of policy, program and research leadership to NAMI Multnomah. At the core of her non-profit work is the core value of honoring and respecting the lived experience of peers and families, and how that experience can influence better services, supports and policies in the disability and mental health fields. Prior to NAMI Multnomah, Kerri worked with the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL), supporting efforts to assure best-practices in developmental disability and mental health services. She also spent two decades with the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) where she was distinguished as a national leader in family support policy and evaluation. Kerri has a Bachelor degree in Special Education from Indiana University and a Master degree in Public Affairs/Policy & Management from the University of Oregon.
Rhonda Rodriguez
Director of Operations
rrodriguez@namimultnomah.org
Taylor Roberts
Program and Data Manager
troberts@namimultnomah.org