Hannah Brosnan

Executive Director

Hannah Brosnan is the Executive Director of Mental Health America of Kentucky, where she works with our team to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services for all Kentuckians. Hannah has more than ten years of experience in behavioral health treatment, education, and nonprofit sectors. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Behavior Analysis. In addition to her professional experience and education, Hannah’s work is informed by her lived experience with mental illness. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys birding, block carving, and spending time with her loved ones.

Pam Goins

Education & Outreach Liaison

Pam serves as the Education & Outreach Liaison where she focuses on delivering mental health and wellness education while conducting outreach to communities, schools and organizations across the state. She brings a wealth of experience in workshop delivery, advocacy, relationship building and program coordination. Pam is a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor, trained Cultural Competency presenter and offers expert facilitation skills. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Education. Outside of work, Pam loves spoiling her grandchildren and is a self-described “sports junkie.”

Joni Napier

Operations Lead

Joni is the Operations Lead, where she uses her love of organization, process improvement, and spreadsheets to support MHAKY in its day-to-day operations. Joni holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Eastern Kentucky University and has a background in domestic violence victim advocacy, as well as developing and overseeing domestic violence programs. Outside of work, Joni is passionate about vegan food, crocheting, and live music.

Samm Ownby

Communications Assistant

Samm is responsible for managing the organization’s communications through content creation and social media management. Outside of MHAKY Samm enjoys spending time with her family, catching local soccer games, being outdoors, cozying up with a good book, and traveling.

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Mental Illnesses are brain-based conditions that affect thinking, emotions, and behaviors. Since we all have brains – having some kind of mental health problem during your life is really common. No matter what kind of mental health problem someone is facing, it is always possible to get better. If you think you’re experiencing a mental illness, try to find any kind of support earlier than later. Like other illness, treating mental illnesses early can help you get better faster.

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