Good Afternoon,

I attended the NCOA day long event on Monday, May 16. Every workshop I attended was at a high level and pertinent to my position with the State of Michigan. I am wondering if you might have any contact information for Jane Pauley who opened the day with a Q & A. She would make an excellent keynote speaker for the quarterly Community Mental Health Association of Michigan statewide conference. It is a conference that is usually attended by over 500 people and has been hybrid for the audience who cannot make it in-person. Jane’s message was so positive and matter-of-fact about her own journey recovering from a serious mental illness. I had read about the precipitating event but was really struck by how much she wanted to reach out with the message of hope for individuals and their families.

Thanks much,

Charlyss Ray, OTR-L

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Community Practices Specialist

SAMHSA Mental Health Block Grant for Mental Health and Aging Projects

xxxxxx@michigan.gov

517-515-8060 cell/text