Pronouns: they/she

Heather Street is originally from Georgia and moved to the Seattle area in 2022 to be an outdoor environmental educator. They have a background in social justice ranging from advocacy work at the Houston Food Bank to an operations manager for a restorative justice organization. She regards education, especially in mental health, as a liberatory practice and enjoys facilitating this connection with diverse groups of people. Heather also loves spending time with trees, foraging for mushrooms and being creative with friends!

Pronouns: ella/she/her

Patricia is a Washingtonian, born and raised in Central WA on the Yakama Reservation (Toppenish). She is Indigenous to Turtle Island through her maternal Grandmother who is Tarahumara (Mexico). Patricia is an Indigenous Chicana.

Patricia’s first language is Spanish and is excited about working with NAMI Seattle as their Spanish Program Coordinator.

In her free time, Patricia enjoys communing with nature, dancing and spending time with her family.

For assistance with Spanish Programs, email programs@namiseattle.org (ATTN: Patricia).

Pronouns: she/they

Jayme was born in Butte, Montana and grew up in the Puget Sound area. She lives in North Seattle with Finne, a tortico feline.

Her professional background includes hotel, maritime and architectural operations. She arrived at NAMI Seattle with the strong desire to make a difference within her local community. She is neurodivergent and has over three decades’ experience living with depression and anxiety.

Jayme practices many pastimes. In the spring, she collects Japanese Maple volunteers and grows them in her makeshift nursery. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fiber Arts from the University of Washington and creates Japanese silk cord as well.

For assistance with billing, contracts, facilities, HR or general administrative  concerns, email info@namiseattle.org (ATTN: Jayme).

 Pronouns: she/her

Originally from San Diego, Athena moved to Washington state over 8 years ago and now considers the PNW her home. Athena is a community-centered program leader with a passion for equity, wellness, and mental health awareness. She has led initiatives at the national, state, and local levels, supporting schools and organizations through inclusive, trauma-informed programming. Her background includes direct service support for youth and families, healthy relationship education, and staff wellness. As the Program Manager, she is excited to expand mental health programming, education, and awareness across diverse Seattle communities. In her free time, Athena is usually out exploring with her partner, Alejandro, and their dog, Kaia. She loves traveling, trying out new hobbies and outdoor activities, and eating delicious foods!

For all inquiries regarding programs including support groups, volunteering or trainings, email programs@namiseattle.org (ATTN: Athena).

Pronouns: he/him

Kristen was born and raised in Basingstoke, England. After moving to Seattle in the early oughts, he married and had twin girls who share his passion for beach walks, rural (and urban) exploration, foreign records, weird snacks, and coming of age movies.

His professional background in the US alone spans more than two decades in non-profit fundraising, including roles in the arts, healthcare, and social services sectors. Between recent personal struggles and his time observing a lack of access to mental health services for unhoused individuals, he is eager to connect the larger community to the important work of NAMI Seattle.

In his spare time, Kristen studies and shares examples of mid-century book, LP, and poster design (including creating his own pieces), and moonlights as an occasional DJ.

For all inquiries regarding communications, donations, memberships, partnerships, and sponsorships, email info@namiseattle.org (ATTN: Kristen).

Pronouns: she/her

Huynh is a mission driven leader with more than fifteen years of experience advancing compassionate, equitable behavioral health systems across crisis response, healthcare, housing, and community based services.

Huynh’s career began on the frontlines, working alongside first responders to support people experiencing acute behavioral health crises. From there, she moved into clinical and operational leadership roles, helping design, build, and scale behavioral health services across the full continuum of care, from emergency and inpatient settings to outpatient and community-based programs. Throughout her career, she has focused on strengthening coordination across systems, improving access to care, and translating innovative ideas into sustainable, high impact services, while holding herself and systems accountable to the people they are meant to serve.

Grounded in her foundation as a licensed clinical social worker, Huynh brings a deep understanding of both the human and systemic dimensions of mental health care. She has led complex organizations and multidisciplinary teams through periods of growth and change, building cultures of trust, transparency, and shared responsibility. Her approach to leadership emphasizes accountability as a practice of care, ensuring that commitments are followed by action and that outcomes align with community needs.

Huynh leads with a strong commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion, centering the voices and lived experiences of individuals and families affected by mental illness, especially those who have been historically excluded from care. She is passionate about reducing stigma, strengthening community connection, and creating pathways to healing that honor dignity, choice, and belonging.

Huynh holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from the University of Washington. She is honored to steward NAMI Seattle’s legacy and to work alongside staff, volunteers, partners, and community members to help shape the organization’s next chapter of hope, healing, and impact.

To contact Huynh, email info@namiseattle.org (ATTN: Huynh).