Advisory Committee for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)

Overview

The Advisory Committee for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access advises OMH on policies and activities that can reduce disparities in quality, access, and treatment outcomes for members of marginalized populations.

These populations include, but are not limited to:

• People of color
• Members of the LGBTQ community
• Older adults
• Rural New Yorkers
• Veterans
• Immigrants
• People with disabilities, including physical disabilities
• People who have limited English proficiency

Current Membership

Chair: Suzanne Stoute
Co-Chair: Antoine B. Craigwell

Members:

• April Aycock
• Aiyana Smith
• Claire Greene-Forde
• Jennifer Loughran
• Anthony Mercedes
• Emma Nalin
• Precious Riehl
• Christina Sparrock
• Julika Von Stackelberg

Non-voting IDEA members include the following OMH staff and Center of Excellence employees:

• Amber Galloway, OMH
• Jennifer Hernandez, NKI
• Oscar Jimenez-Solomon, NYSPI

Become a Member

Do you want to work toward eliminating disparities in care among historically marginalized populations needing mental health care? We are looking for volunteer members from across New York State with diverse backgrounds to serve on the committee. Are you interested in becoming a member?

Learn more about joining the IDEA.

Questions related to OMH’s diversity and inclusion efforts should be directed to OMH’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer .