Tameka Mitchell, MBA (she/ her)
President
president@psiga.org
- Mother, Motivator, Advocate
- Author and CEO, Maternity Motivation Publishing
“I am passionate about serving on the PSI-GA Board as an informed advocate, ensuring that every individual’s mental health needs are addressed with care and understanding. By supporting the practice of an authentic and joyful life, I aim to contribute to fostering a positive and uplifting environment for all. Additionally, I am committed to actively promoting maternal health equity, advocating for comprehensive and accessible support for mothers during their transformative journey.”
Kerry Wilkerson, CPA
Treasurer
finance@psiga.org
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on the board of PSI-GA. As someone who is passionate about perinatal mental health, I’m grateful to be part of an organization that works endlessly to advocate and provide access to resources for individuals and their families facing challenges in this space. My goal is to assist PSI-GA in creating an even deeper impact on the community and all the families the organization serves.”
Sara Hall, DSW, LCSW
Secretary, Fundraising Lead
lyric715@gmail.com
- Advocate, Believer, Dreamer
- Senior Social Worker, Atlanta VA
“My reason for serving on the PSI-GA Board is to aid in providing resources, education, and support to moms and families who can benefit from such a wonderful organization. I am passionate about mental health issues and believe that PSI offers amazing help in the community.”
Mashanda Burton
Training Coordinator
mashanda192@gmail.com, mashanda.burton@hmhbga.org
- Mother, Grandmother, Advocate, Chef and Inspiration
- Operations Manager, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia
“I am honored to serve on the board of PSI-GA to work alongside such dynamic people. Mental health is stigmatized in the African American community and I have worked with my own family and the community at large in removing this stigma. PSI specifically is incredibly meaningful to me as I’ve used the organization as a resource for my family and as an organizational partner during my day job. I am forever grateful for the services and support PSI offers and honored to be a part of this much needed movement.”
Bridget Cross, LCSW, PMH-C
Georgia Fund Lead
bridget@bridgetcrossLCSW.com
- Clinical Social Worker, Advocate, Mom
- Perinatal therapist in private practice in Savannah, GA
“Since becoming a mom in 2014, PSI has been a lifeline to me both personally and professionally. Inspired by my own experiences, I pursued training in perinatal mental health and earned my PMH-C. I now offer perinatal therapy to individuals and groups, as well as clinical supervision for perinatal therapists. I was honored to join the PSI-GA board in 2021, and subsequently founded the Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health. It’s been so rewarding to see our program thrive with the support of our board and staff, offering a unique model for advancing maternal healthcare equity and accessibility in Georgia.”
Katherine Sylvester PT, DPT, VBAC-certified doula
Board Health Equity Lead
kdpt@operationmist.org
- Mom, Preeclampsia Survivor, Educator, Advocate
- Physical Therapist at Faith Plus Work PT, LLC
- Remote Health Monitor at Operation M.I.S.T.
“Following the birth of my daughter, I truly realized the value of a provider who places the needs of individuals over policies, productivity, protocols and preconceived notions. As a board member, it is my mission to find and utilize the information, resources, and research available to us to ensure that individual families have what they need to feel safe, seen and heard throughout their parenthood journeys and thrive throughout their lifetimes.”
Elon Woods
Board member, Black Maternal Mental Health Summit Chair
elon@pardonmypartum.com
- Boy mom, Parental Advocate, Doula
- Maternal Care coach, Pardon My Partum
“I am humbled and excited to serve on the board of PSI-GA because I deeply desire to further expand the reach PSI-GA has, making more moms and families aware of the resources available to support them. As a perinatal mood disorder survivor, it gives me such pride to serve an organization who recognizes the need to support the mental, as much as the physical health around pregnancy and beyond. I am eager to offer my experience and services to continue shifting the perception of maternal perinatal care in Georgia!”
Amanda Gorman
Director of Programs and Policy, PSI-Georgia
amanda.gorman@psiga.org
“I am thankful and honored to have the opportunity to be of service to birthing people and their families in Georgia. As a survivor of postpartum depression and anxiety, I know personally that the work that PSI GA does saves lives. I also acknowledge and lament that there is a large disparity in infant and maternal mortality rates and the rates of perinatal mood disorders affecting the BIPOC community, particularly in Georgia. I feel strongly about advocating for structural, institutional and personal changes to reduce those disparities and to save the lives of birthing people and children in our state.”
Nicole Qualls, PMH-C
Program Coodinator
nicole.qualls@psiga.org
I am grateful to be on the frontlines, alongside PSI-GA, in making an impact and connecting families with the care and resources they deserve. As a mother of two who has experienced loss, I deeply understand the emotional highs and lows of motherhood. My lived experience led me to pursue certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), Perinatal Behavioral Health Coaching, lactation counseling, postpartum support, and mindfulness-based functional somatics. I wholeheartedly believe in the meaningful work we do here at PSI-GA every day!
Patience Riley, RYT, RPYT, LPC, PMH-C 
Digital Communications Lead
info@whoamamas.com
- Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Speaker, Mom, and Survivor
- Licensed Professional Counselor & Yoga Teacher at WHOA MAMA of Prepared to Prosper, LLC, Communications Manager for PSI’s Alliance for People of Color, and PSI Training Faculty
“As a therapist, mother, and perinatal mental health survivor, I am honored to continue to support parents as a member of the PSI-GA Board. Serving my community with others passionate about this work brings me one step further towards my vision of making PSI a household name.”
Whitney Bowles, Ph.D
Board and Volunteer Recruitment and Development Lead
wadams.therapy@gmail.com
- Clinician, Grief-informed Advocate, Fertility-journey Advocate
- Staff Therapist for PEACE For Moms of Georgia
“My journey to parenthood has deeply shaped my perspective on maternal mental health, revealing the emotional complexity many experience during the perinatal period. This fuels my passion for empowering mothers through accessible mental health resources and education. As a PSI-GA Board member, I’m committed to advancing awareness, reducing stigma, and advocating for comprehensive support systems across Georgia.”
Monique Sims LPC, PMH-C
Board Member, Black Maternal Mental Health Summit Vice Chair
Contact@perinatalservicesga.com
- Mom of 3 in 3 years, Survivor, Advocate,
- Perinatal Therapist, 4th Trimester Coach
“I’m thrilled to join the PSI-GA board as a therapist and mother of three because I believe in the power of community-driven support to create meaningful change. With my experience juggling family life and as a provider, who supports mothers, I am passionate about advocating for moms and families. I want to help expand access and education to all surrounding maternal mental health. Being part of the board allows me to contribute my skills and perspective to strengthen the organization’s impact and foster a healthier, more resilient community.”
Lisa Ibekwe, LCSW, LICSW, ICST, CAMSII
Grants Lead
info@thecomfyplacellc.com, lisaibekwelcsw@gmail.com
- Founder & Clinical Director, The Comfy Place
- Founder & Lead Consultant, LNI Consulting
“Even though I am not a mother myself, I was raised by one, I stand beside many, and I’ve had the honor of hearing the stories of many mothers and fathers in some of their most vulnerable moments. As a child and adolescent therapist, I’ve witnessed how often the unique mental health needs of young parents go unseen or mislabeled. Joining the PSI Georgia Board as the Grants Lead is a continuation of the work I’ve already started: advocating for youth, expanding access to maternal mental health resources, and ensuring our systems reflect the complexity and strength of every family’s journey.
I’m passionate about creating space for conversations that start earlier — in classrooms, in communities, and within systems — so young people can be informed, supported, and empowered well before they become parents. This work matters to all of us because we all come from someone. Our collective well-being starts with how we support our mothers.”
