Our Staff

President and CEO for Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI)     McCaffrey earned his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, and been with Mental Health America of Indiana since 1991. … Read More

Executive Assistant to the President for MHAI     Kelby Gaw is Mental Health America of Indiana’s Director of Communications and Marketing, and the Executive Assistant to the President. Kelby received her B.S. in Tourism Conventions and Event Management from Indiana … Read More

Vice President of Development for Mental Health America of Indiana, Director of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Indiana, Director of the Indiana Suicide Prevention Network     Berman provides leadership, advocacy, support, and education related to mood disorders and … Read More

President of Central Indiana NOFAS, Inc.     Elsworth has a bachelor of arts degree in business management from Anderson University and an associate of science degree in criminal justice and corrections from Ball State University. Elsworth was a licensed foster … Read More

Controller for Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI)     With over 20-years experience in nonprofit accounting, Bechtel has led MHAI’s financial operations since 2012. After graduating with honors and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Ball State University, Bechtel … Read More

Director of Legal and Client Advocacy for Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI), and Managed Health Services Ombudsman     Dial provided services to and advocated for individuals with disabilities for 30 years. She was a therapist for 10 years, and … Read More

HR Director and Operation Manager for Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI)     Greenway worked in the social service field for 15 years with the majority of the time being spent in nonprofit organizations. Greenway worked in the addictions field … Read More

Director for the Indiana Addiction Issues Coalition (IAIC)     As a person in long-term recovery, George has dedicated personal and professional time to fight addiction and promote recovery. His personal experience, education, and professional accomplishments give him a unique perspective … Read More

Director for the Indiana Affiliation of Recovery Residences     Bates is the author of fifteen newspaper articles regarding spirituality and recovery. She is in recovery from the alphabet of addiction including gambling and is as a chaplain, licensed addictions counselor, … Read More

Director and Endorsement Coordinator for Infancy Onward     Gee holds a master’s of arts degree from Ball State University in the area of special education. She earned graduate certificates in early childhood education and autism. Gee is the lead staff … Read More

Vice President for Policy and Programs for Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI), and Director for the Indiana Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking     Hutcheson advocates for stronger local and state policies and laws and coalitions to reduce youth access … Read More

Director-MHAI Training Institute, Deputy Director-ICAADA, Director-IAPRSS Justin identifies as a person in long-term recovery from mental health, substance misuse and the justice system. He holds multiple peer recovery and clinical -related credentials. Justin works alongside the behavioral health community to … Read More