Ashley Tabata, MA, MSW, LSW, PMH-C, Chair/Liaison
Ashley (she/her) is the PSI Illinois Chair and Liaison and has served on the board for about 2.5 years. She is a licensed perinatal social worker. Ashley is passionate about advocating for perinatal loss awareness.
Casey Castle, Secretary
Casey (she/her) is the PSI Illinois Secretary and has served on the board for 1 year. She is a licensed perinatal social worker with a background in mindfulness, trauma, and empowerment. Casey is passionate about perinatal mental health and connecting providers to form a network of care.
Treasurer– Kathy Patrick
Kathy (she/her) is the PSI Illinois board treasurer and has served on the board about 1 year. She has been working in women’s health nursing for 27 years. Kathy advocates for perinatal mental health and perinatal loss.
Samantha Adjekum, Advocacy/Social Justice
Samantha (she/her) is the PSI Illinois social justice and advocacy lead and is new to the board. She is a licensed clinical therapist specializing in PMADs. Samantha is
passionate about providing mental health care and spreading awareness.
Precious Bradley, Co-Alliance
Precious (she/her) is one of the co-representative for the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color and is new to the board. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in perinatal mental health. Precious is passionate about exploring the intersections of reproductive trauma and eating disorders and is dedicated to amplifying the voices of birthing folks who identify as people of color.
Kenya Butts, Co-Alliance
Kenya (she/her) is a PSI Alliance representative and this is her first year on the board. She is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in perinatal mood disorders. Kenya is passionate about perinatal mental health and postpartum care.
Julia Alzoubaidi, At-Large
Julia (she/her) is a PSI Illinois At Large Board Member and is new to the board. She is also PSI’s Perinatal Psychosis Program Manager. Julia is passionate about advocating for survivors of perinatal psychosis, as well as helping all new parents get access to mental health support.
Jen Cromer, At-Large
Jen (she/her) is a PSI Illinois At Large Board Member and is new to the board. She is an LCPC and PMH-C who works in a private practice specializing in PMADs as well as
loss and infertility.
Nadia Johnson, At-Large
Nadia (she/her) is a PSI Illinois At Large Board Member and is new to the board. She is a licensed counselor specializing in perinatal mental health, including infertility and loss. Nadia is passionate about connecting women with the support they deserve.
