Our Team

Lisa Dailey leads an energetic team dedicated to improving the lives of families affected by severe mental illness with a focus on only this population through the lenses of advocacy, research, public education, and movement-building. Dailey brings many years of nonprofit policy and advocacy experience as well as a diverse background as an attorney that includes trial work, representation of asylum-seekers, and legal scholarship in the area of human rights and civil liberties. Dailey read for a master’s degree in international human rights from the University of Oxford after earning a juris doctor from Hamline Mitchell School of Law and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and English from Macalester College.

Sharron Day spearheads operational and administrative functions of the organization, including office management, finance, human resources, technology, and performance management. Day has over 27 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. Before joining Treatment Advocacy Center, she served as a station advocate for PBS KIDS, aiding public television stations in the development and implementation of plans to use services while meeting the goals set forth by the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to that, Day worked as a program associate and meeting management specialist for Early Head Start National Resource Center at Zero To Three. Day earned her bachelor’s degree in organizational administration from George Mason University and a master’s degree in business administration from Argosy University.

Nina Richtman leads the nationwide legislative and policy efforts and supervises the grass tops, grassroots, and family advocacy initiatives. Richtman began her career as a technical scientist in agriculture but made the leap to the nonprofit world in 2019. Richtman’s background in science and customer service has made her a strong believer in the power of customer voice, innovative design processes, and data-driven decision making to identify problems and deliver solutions. Prior to coming to TAC, Richtman worked at the CSG-Justice Center and NAMI and led initiatives related to crisis response and justice diversion. Nina earned a bachelor’s of science degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and an master’s of science degree from Iowa State University.

Sabah Muhammad provides legal counsel and robust advocacy for the improvement of state and federal laws and the reform of our systems of care to positively affect those with severe mental illness (SMI). Previously, Muhammad served as a public defender in Henry County, Georgia, promoting college and career readiness with The Scholarship Academy and advancing community servant leadership through AmeriCorps Atlanta.  Prior to receiving her juris doctor from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a historically Black public university in Tallahassee, Muhammad received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Georgia State University.

Jerri Clark supports families requesting help, develops content for the Joan C. Scott Family Resource Center, and contributes to the development of a grassroots advocacy network. Clark dedicates her work to the memory of her son, Calvin, who died from suicide at 23 after a four-year struggle with a severe mental illness that was poorly cared for within a system full of barriers. Previously, Clark worked for a nonprofit organization in Washington State to support families seeking services for their children with disabilities. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas.

Ashlee Reyes is an integral part of the overall operations within the advocacy team, providing administrative support for events, resources and education, and grassroots advocacy. Previous to her advocacy work at TAC, she has extensive nonprofit experience at the Arizona Foothills Foodbank, where she was the leader of the volunteer program assisting with scheduling, education, and community engagement.

Leslie Carpenter tracks legislation across the country and assists in educating and mobilizing advocates in their respective states to help support the passage of legislation in their own states. Carpenter has been active at the state level in Iowa, as a volunteer lobbyist, NAMI Iowa Board Member, and public speaker. Previously, she successfully led the effort to start Iowa’s first AOT Program in the 6th Judicial District. She and her husband have 2 adult children, one of whom lives with a severe Schizoaffective Disorder. Carpenter has a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and retired from her 34 year career as a PT in order to work on reducing barriers to treatment for people with SMI.

Katie Helbing supports caregivers, family members and individuals requesting help and resources through the Treatment Advocacy Center’s Helpline. Helbing began her career in the agriculture industry after completing her college education. Upon becoming a parent of children with congenital birth defects, she began advocating for those with disabilities. Katie earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University.

Shadoe Lange advises on key policy considerations, collaborates with legislative partners, and provides legal counsel to advocate for the improvement of state and federal laws and systems of care to benefit individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). Previously, Lange served as a criminal defense attorney for those with SMI in Arizona. She advocated for resolutions that acknowledged the role of SMI, included treatment, and mitigated the impact of criminal charges on the individual’s future and access to benefits. Lange has been active in grassroots efforts to reduce barriers to treatment and the criminalization of SMI within Arizona. Lange received her juris doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law and her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology from the University of Delaware.

Amy Lukes oversees the work of the assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) implementation team and provides clinical expertise in all aspects of our work including education, development of implementation materials, and technical assistance. She has many years of experience in community mental health working with people with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders and expertise in implementing evidence-based practices. Lukes is a licensed independent clinical social worker with a master’s of science degree in social administration from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College.

Betsy Johnson provides technical assistance to community leaders and advocates interested in implementing quality assisted outpatient treatment programs or improving their state’s assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) law. Previously, Betsy worked for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio, where she spearheaded the passage of Ohio’s AOT law and other key legislation to improve access to mental health care. Prior to that, she worked for the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities and helped lead the effort to pass the state’s mental health parity law. Betsy has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Houston.

Brooke Gentry coordinates educational offerings and events on assisted outpatient treatment and manages assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) resources. Brooke also supports the implementation team as they consult and provide technical assistance to entities implementing AOT across the country. Previously, Brooke worked at Expect Miracles Foundation providing financial assistance to young adult cancer survivors. While there, she utilized Salesforce to award and administer grants, as well as aid applicants. Brooke has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies with a minor in Mandarin from Colby College.

Shanti Silver provides program evaluation and research support to assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) programs across the country. Prior to joining the AOT implementation team, Shanti worked in TAC’s Office of Research and Public Affairs where she contributed to original research through managing projects, writing research summaries, and responding to internal and external data requests. Shanti has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in statistics from Kenyon College.

Lindsay Moran oversees internal and external communications for Treatment Advocacy Center. Lindsay has years of experience across a broad professional spectrum including intelligence, communications, and advocacy. Prior to joining TAC, Lindsay spearheaded and led communications strategy for two other impactful nonprofits. She is a graduate of Harvard College with a bachelor’s degree in English and American language and literature. Lindsay also received her master’s degree in writing from Columbia University.

Nate Evans edits live action and animated content for TAC’s website and social media pages. Nate graduated with a master’s in public health administration and policy and a bachelor’s in neuroscience from the University of Minnesota. He worked with Minnesota Recovery Corps and Catholic Charities Twin Cities as a substance use project coordinator and COVID contact tracer across Twin Cities homeless shelters.

Kelly Russo is responsible for the vision, leadership, and overall management of Treatment Advocacy Center’s fundraising development efforts and revenue strategy. Prior to joining the team at Treatment Advocacy Center, Kelly was the director of field resource development with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. In that role, she led a team in creating and implementing new fund development strategies and tools that enhanced the financial growth and sustainability of the NAMIWalks series. Throughout her tenure in the nonprofit industry, Kelly has previously held positions at the American Cancer Society, the National Psoriasis Foundation, and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Kelly received her bachelor’s degree in communication from the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University.