Shontel Cargill, MS, LMFT
Board President
president@psiga.org
- Mom of an Angel, Survivor, Advocate
- Perinatal Mental Health Professional Regional Clinic Director, Thriveworks
“I humbly serve on the PSI-GA Board of Directors because I have a lifelong commitment of being a catalyst for change in maternal mental health as a survivor, advocate, and perinatal mental health professional. After experiencing the loss of my daughter, I turned my pain into passion and purpose to help mothers and families who have experienced loss, PMADs, birth trauma, infertility, and are impacted by maternal mortality in the state of Georgia.”
Erika Fadahunsi Lizardo, LCSW
Board Vice-President
fullcirclehealingact@gmail.com
- Wife, Mom, Survivor, Clinician, Advocate
- Founder and Lead Clinician, Full Circle Healing, LLC
“I am humbled and honored to serve on the PSI-GA board of directors, bringing my unique perspective as a wife, mom, survivor, clinician, and advocate to the forefront of prenatal mental health. My personal battle with postpartum depression after my daughter’s birth has fueled my commitment to enhancing treatment, support, and advocacy for others facing similar challenges. In this role, I aim to destigmatize maternal mental health issues, promote access to essential resources, and empower families with the support they need for a healthier, more hopeful journey into parenthood.”
Stephen Berrier, CPA
Treasurer
finance@psiga.org
“I’m excited and honored to have the opportunity to serve on the PSI-GA Board because I’ve seen first-hand the impact that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders can have on a family. My goal is that through the work of this board we can ensure that all Georgians have access to the support and care they deserve.”
Sara Hall, DSW, LCSW
Secretary, Fundraising Lead
lyric715@gmail.com
- Advocate, Believer, Dreamer
- Senior Social Worker, Atlanta VA
“My reason for serving on the PSI-GA Board is to aid in providing resources, education, and support to moms and families who can benefit from such a wonderful organization. I am passionate about mental health issues and believe that PSI offers amazing help in the community.”
Lawrence R. Burgess, MPH
Digital Communications Lead
lrburgess89@gmail.com
- Public Health Professional, Researcher Advocate, Fitness enthusiast, and Poet
- Program Analyst for the Center of Disease Control and Prevention
“I am extremely thankful and excited to be a part of the PSI-GA Board of Directors because I’ll get to work with and learn from extraordinary people who share a common passion for service and wellness of our neighbors. Much of my success can be credited to the women who I encountered and currently have in my life. Serving on the PSI-GA Board of Directors will in some ways allow me to pay it forward. I aspire to use whatever privileges at my disposal as a cis-gendered male to help improve maternal physical and mental health issues related to childbearing, because this cause impacts us all.”
Mashanda Burton
Training Coordinator
mashanda192@gmail.com, mashanda.burton@hmhbga.org
- Mother, Grandmother, Advocate, Chef and Inspiration
- Operations Manager, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia
“I am honored to serve on the board of PSI-GA to work alongside such dynamic people. Mental health is stigmatized in the African American community and I have worked with my own family and the community at large in removing this stigma. PSI specifically is incredibly meaningful to me as I’ve used the organization as a resource for my family and as an organizational partner during my day job. I am forever grateful for the services and support PSI offers and honored to be a part of this much needed movement.”
Bridget Cross, LCSW, PMH-C
PSI State Coordinator Liaison
bridget@bridgetcrossLCSW.com
- Clinical Social Worker, Advocate, Mom
- Psychotherapist in private practice in Savannah, GA
“PSI has been a lifeline to me both personally and professionally since I became a mom. I became a maternal mental health clinician to offer that support outward in the Savannah community, where moms and families struggle profoundly. I’m so honored to join the PSI-GA board and to advocate for our coastal Georgia mamas and for improved maternal health across the state.”
Jose Rodríguez, MD, MBA, FAAP
Provider & Hospital Liaison
jose.rodriguez@wellstar.org
- Wellstar Pediatrician/Asthma Champion
- Clinical Professor in Pediatrics at Medical College of Georgia, Adjunct at Morehouse School of Medicine
- Faculty Graduate Medical Education at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Faculty American Academy of Pediatrics Substance Use ECHO Project
“All children need available parents in all sense of the word, especially the first 1000 days of life when children are most sensitive and parents are at most risk”
Katherine Sylvester PT, DPT, VBAC-certified doula
Board Health Equity Lead
kdpt@operationmist.org
- Mom, Preeclampsia Survivor, Educator, Advocate
- Physical Therapist at Faith Plus Work PT, LLC
- Remote Health Monitor at Operation M.I.S.T.
“Following the birth of my daughter, I truly realized the value of a provider who places the needs of individuals over policies, productivity, protocols and preconceived notions. As a board member, it is my mission to find and utilize the information, resources, and research available to us to ensure that individual families have what they need to feel safe, seen and heard throughout their parenthood journeys and thrive throughout their lifetimes.”
Tameka Mitchell, MBA (she/ her)
Board and Volunteer Recruitment and Development Lead
maternitymotivation.YOU@gmail.com
- Mother, Motivator, Advocate
- Author and CEO, Maternity Motivation Publishing
“I am passionate about serving on the PSI-GA Board as an informed advocate, ensuring that every individual’s mental health needs are addressed with care and understanding. By supporting the practice of an authentic and joyful life, I aim to contribute to fostering a positive and uplifting environment for all. Additionally, I am committed to actively promoting maternal health equity, advocating for comprehensive and accessible support for mothers during their transformative journey.”
Elon Woods
Board member, Black Maternal Mental Health Summit Chair
elon@pardonmypartum.com
- Boy mom, Parental Advocate, Doula
- Maternal Care coach, Pardon My Partum
“I am humbled and excited to serve on the board of PSI-GA because I deeply desire to further expand the reach PSI-GA has, making more moms and families aware of the resources available to support them. As a perinatal mood disorder survivor, it gives me such pride to serve an organization who recognizes the need to support the mental, as much as the physical health around pregnancy and beyond. I am eager to offer my experience and services to continue shifting the perception of maternal perinatal care in Georgia!”
Lauren Roushion
Advocacy & Government Relations Chair
laurenroushion@gmail.com
- Creator, Optimist, Thinker
- Student, Spelman College
“I am incredibly excited to serve on the board of PSI-GA because I have a passion for being of service to others, especially women. The organization has already done such great work for the community and I am honored to join the effort!”
Amanda Gorman
Senior Program and Policy Manager, PSI-Georgia
amanda.gorman@psiga.org
“I am thankful and honored to have the opportunity to be of service to birthing people and their families in Georgia. As a survivor of postpartum depression and anxiety, I know personally that the work that PSI GA does saves lives. I also acknowledge and lament that there is a large disparity in infant and maternal mortality rates and the rates of perinatal mood disorders affecting the BIPOC community, particularly in Georgia. I feel strongly about advocating for structural, institutional and personal changes to reduce those disparities and to save the lives of birthing people and children in our state.”
Nicole Qualls, PMH-C
Program Coodinator
nicole.qualls@psiga.org
I am grateful to be on the frontlines, alongside PSI-GA, in making an impact and connecting families with the care and resources they deserve. As a mother of two who has experienced loss, I deeply understand the emotional highs and lows of motherhood. My lived experience led me to pursue certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), Perinatal Behavioral Health Coaching, lactation counseling, postpartum support, and mindfulness-based functional somatics. I wholeheartedly believe in the meaningful work we do here at PSI-GA every day!
