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About the Roundtable

Our Members and Mission

The mission of the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable (IMHR) is to serve as a catalyst for change to improve the mental health status of all Indiana citizens. We will accomplish this by supporting, amplifying, and aligning actions and initiatives throughout the state that reduce stigma; strengthen the mental health delivery system; and improve access, affordability, and quality.

The Roundtable seeks to partner with institutions and organizations both public and private to support and amplify efforts mainly in the following areas:

Reduce the Stigma

Many Hoosiers in need of assistance or treatment are reluctant to seek help. Others don’t realize they need help or that treatment options are available. This represents a huge barrier to overcome and, for too many of our fellow citizens, leads to tragic consequences.

Strengthen the Delivery System

Many Hoosiers dealing with mental health issues don’t always know where to turn for help. Providers are in short supply, and our current approach is fragmented and, in many cases, disconnected from other parts of the healthcare system, thus leading to suboptimal outcomes.

Improve Access & Affordability

In some parts of Indiana, treatment options close to home are scarce, and for many who seek treatment, obstacles and barriers persist. In other instances, those in need face long waiting lines. Additionally, the cost of treatment remains a huge burden for many Hoosiers.

Meet the current members

Jerome Adams

Executive Director, Center for Community Health Enhancement and Learning (HEAL), Purdue University

Dora Anim

President and ceo, bethany legacy foundation

Allison Barber

Board Chair, Marvella Foundation

Jay Chaudhary

Senior fellow, sagamore institute

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Michael Crider

Indiana State Senator, District 28

Suzanne Crouch

Founder, Indiana Mental Health Roundtable

Dan Evans

President Emeritus, Indiana University Health

Rachael Fisher

Admin. Director, Behavioral Health and Integrated Care Management, Riley Children's Health

Zoe Frantz

President & CEO, Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers

Victoria Garcia-Wilburn

Indiana State Representative, District 32

Christopher Goff

Justice, Indiana Supreme Court

Julie Veldman Harris

Executive Director, Valinhos Foundation

Anne Hazlett

Senior Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Purdue University

Co-chair, imhr

Jay height

Executive Director, Shepherd Community Center

Leslie Hulvershorn

Chair, Department of Psychiatry at IU School of Medicine

Douglas Huntsinger

Executive Director, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute

George Hurd

Vice President, Behavioral Health, Community Health Network

Chris Jensen

Mayor, City of Noblesville

Brett Kramer

Director, Kicking The Stigma, Indianapolis Colts

Stephanie Long

President & CEO, North Central Health Services Inc.

Gregg Maggioli

CEO, Maggioli Families First Foundation

Dr. Hannah Maxey

Director, Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy; Associate Professor, Family Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine

Stephen C. McCaffrey, JD

President & CEO, Mental Health America of Indiana

Scott McCorkle

Founder and CEO, Metaimpact

Ashley Overley

CEO, Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center; VP, Mental Health Operations, Eskenazi Health

Jennifer Pferrer

VP for Impact and Development, Wellness Council of Indiana, Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Marvin Richardson

Managing Director, The Capstone Fund

Co-chair, imhr

Mitch Roob

Secretary, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

Loretta Rush

Chief Justice, Indiana Supreme Court

Sarah Sailors

Director, Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction

Danielle Shockey

Chief experience officer, girls scouts usa

Scott Shoemaker

Chief of Police, City of Frankfort; President, Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police

Tami Silverman

President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute

Steve Simon

Managing Member, Simon Equity Partners

Michael Smith

Board Member, Depauw University

Holli Sullivan

President & CEO, Youth First, Inc.

Sara VanSlambrook

Chief Impact Officer, United Way

the history of imhr

IMHR was launched in 2021 through the vision and leadership of Indiana’s 52nd Lieutenant Governor, Suzanne Crouch. Recognizing the urgent need for a more coordinated, community-driven response to Indiana’s mental health challenges, Lt. Gov. Crouch convened a diverse group of leaders across sectors to build a unified front. She was joined in this effort by Dr. John Lechleiter, former Chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, who served as IMHR’s inaugural co-chair.

IMHR was launched in 2021 through the vision and leadership of Indiana’s 52nd Lieutenant Governor, Suzanne Crouch. Recognizing the urgent need for a more coordinated, community-driven response to Indiana’s mental health challenges, Lt. Gov. Crouch convened a diverse group of leaders across sectors to build a unified front. She was joined in this effort by Dr. John Lechleiter, former Chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, who served as IMHR’s inaugural co-chair.

IMHR was launched in 2021 through the vision and leadership of Indiana’s 52nd Lieutenant Governor, Suzanne Crouch. Recognizing the urgent need for a more coordinated, community-driven response to Indiana’s mental health challenges, Lt. Gov. Crouch convened a diverse group of leaders across sectors to build a unified front. She was joined in this effort by Dr. John Lechleiter, former Chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, who served as IMHR’s inaugural co-chair.

The Indiana Mental Health Roundtable was launched in 2021 through the vision and leadership of Indiana’s 52nd Lieutenant Governor, Suzanne Crouch. Recognizing the urgent need for a more coordinated, community-driven response to Indiana’s mental health challenges, Lt. Gov. Crouch convened a diverse group of leaders across sectors to build a unified front. She was joined in this effort by Dr. John Lechleiter, former Chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, who served as IMHR’s inaugural co-chair.

In recognition of their leadership—and the collective work of IMHR members—Senate Concurrent Resolution 36, adopted by the Indiana General Assembly in 2025, formally honored the contributions of Lt. Gov. Crouch, Dr. Lechleiter, and the Roundtable. The resolution praised their vision, dedication, and lasting impact on Indiana’s mental health landscape.

Together, Lt. Gov. Crouch and Dr. Lechleiter laid the foundation for IMHR as a trusted convener and catalyst, bringing together stakeholders from healthcare, government, business, philanthropy, and community organizations to strengthen mental health across Indiana. Under their leadership, IMHR launched major initiatives, convened statewide summits, and amplified promising innovations. Their dedication and collaborative spirit shaped IMHR into a dynamic force for change, guiding its growth and impact through the end of 2024. Today, IMHR continues to build on this legacy, advancing its mission to align, amplify, and scale wellness initiatives in Indiana and beyond.