Board Members
Carol Ott - is a Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University College of Pharmacy, a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Outpatient Psychiatry at Eskenazi Health/Midtown Community Mental Health, Indianapolis. Carol also provides consultation to the Tippecanoe County Public Defender's Office, the Dept of Child Services, through an IU Psychopharmacology Consult Group. She sits on the Indiana Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board and Mental Health Quality Advisory Committee.
Jason Huber - has worked in the law enforcement profession for over 22 years. After serving with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office for 20 years, he is currently the Executive Director at Tippecanoe County Community Corrections. Jason is a graduate of Harrison High School (West Lafayette, IN), Vincennes University, and Kaplan University. Having experienced firsthand the struggles and challenges individuals who find themselves in the criminal justice system face while dealing with their mental illness and the toll placed on families and our community, Jason is dedicated to finding solutions and hope for those individuals and families. Jason stays involved in the community by serving on the City of West Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety, coaching local high school football, volunteering, and engaging in civic events. Married with two children, Jason works to make our community a better place for all those who live and work in Tippecanoe County, not only for today but for generations to come.
Christina Devine is a CPA and owner of Devine CPA & Co. She is a wife and mother of two young girls. She was born and raised in Lafayette, IN, was a graduate of McCutcheon High School, DeVry University, and Keller Graduate School of Management. She has a big heart and is actively involved in our community. She joined the NAMI-WCI board as Treasurer in late 2017, and her goal is to help spread the word about our great programs, make new connections for us within the community, and of course, track accurate and easy to read financials!
Susan Kersey is a DNP, PMHCNS, PMHNP-BC, clinical assistant professor director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Purdue University West Lafayette. Dr. Kersey brings more than 30 years of experience working in psychiatry, including inpatient psychiatric nursing and practicing as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse in multiple outpatient settings. She utilizes innovative teaching methods to prepare PMHNP graduates to practice at the top of their scope and license treating psychiatric disorders in diverse health care settings.
NAMI-West Central Indiana's Board of Directors:
President: Carol Ott of Eskenazi Health and Purdue University College of Pharmacy
Vice President: Jason Huber of Tippecanoe County Corrections
Treasurer: Christina Devine of Devine CPA & Co.
Secretary: Susan Kersey of Purdue University
Thea Strand of Damar Services
Loretta Barker of Franciscan Health
Brian Donley of Meridian Health Services
Juliann Stout of Purdue University
Jeffrey Auguste