Our Mission
MHEP offers dynamic and cutting edge education, training, skill building and support that helps people to find their unique voice, connect to their personal power and recognize the power of peer support.
Board of Directors
The Mental Health Empowerment Project is pleased to introduce the individuals who guide the direction and encourage the growth of our organization.
PRESIDENT
Michael Rhodes-Devey, Esq.
TREASURER
Tracy Neitzel
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Patricia Dowse, MS
Guy Fessenden
Leadership Team
Amy Colesante
Chief Executive Officer
Keysha Cotton
New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB)
Certification Coordinator
Victor Clark
Director, R.I.S.E. Center
Bill Gamble
Director of Statewide Services
Zach Garafalo
Director, Strategy & Innovation
Olivia Hutter
Assistant Director, R.I.S.E. Center
Rich O’Connor
Director of Operations
Rob Rodger
Director of Peer Services for Albany and Rensselaer Counties