Shanah Segal, Chair
Shanah Segal, is a clinical and forensic psychologist practicing in New York City and Connecticut. As Chair of the New York Chapter of Postpartum Support International, she is dedicated to advancing awareness, support, and advocacy for individuals and families navigating the perinatal journey. A longtime PSI volunteer, Shanah has facilitated the NICU support group and served on the chapter board in multiple capacities. She is passionate about strengthening connections among parents, providers and community partners to build the village that families need to thrive. Shanah believes meaningful change happens through collaboration and is committed to strengthening partnerships across disciplines and organizations to ensure families have access to the care, resources, and support they need. In her personal time, she enjoys staying active, connecting with friends, reading, and spending time with her husband and children.
Kate Jwaskiewicz, Secretary
Kate is the PSI-NY Board Secretary. She joined the Board in 2023 and has worked with the Communications and Outreach Committees. Kate came to PSI via lived experience. After the birth of her son in 2016, she experienced a myriad of perinatal mental health disorders and sought support from PSI. In 2021 Kate started a free, local postpartum support group called Health Strength Love as a way to share her journey and recovery from PPA/PPD/PPR.
Kate volunteers with PSI as a Support Group Facilitator and Climb Leader. Kate and her amazing husband, Adam, live in Syracuse with their three girls (all teens), one son (he’s a trooper), and their Beachie Dog.
Lea Schupak, Treasurer
Lea Schupak is a licensed psychotherapist and writer based in New York City. She obtained a dual Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University. She holds an advanced graduate certificate in Sexuality, Women, and Gender, with a focus on reproductive and maternal wellbeing. Her clinical practice currently focuses on perinatal and women’s mental health, reproductive identity, and relationships. She is currently deepening her knowledge of contemporary child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research in New York. Before becoming a therapist, Lea was in the corporate world in London and New York. She lives in Manhattan with her husband, daughter, and their rescue dog.
Julie Rosinski, Chapter Liaison
Julie is a clinical social worker and co-director of WNY Postpartum Connection, Inc., from Buffalo. As a clinical social worker, Julie knows how important resources, support, and information is for postpartum families, as well as education for service providers working with postpartum families. Julie loves to read and spend time outdoors and is hoping to train her dog to become a therapy dog.
Ryann Marks, Outreach and Education Co-Chair 
Ryann Marks, LCSW-R, is a private practice therapist based in Orchard Park, NY. She is certified in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders and is passionate about supporting Postpartum Support International both professionally and through lived experience.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a therapist, Ryann is eager to expand her impact through board-level involvement. She is committed to increasing access to education, resources, and support for individuals and families through her role as Outreach and Education Co-Chair.
Ryann is also the proud mom of a 4-year-old daughter that she shares with her husband Tom. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and pickleball.
Elizabeth Walsh, Outreach and Education Co-Chair
Elizabeth Walsh is Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Monroe. She joined PSI because reproductive mental health is important to her. She enjoys hiking, foraging and being a ‘mom taxi.’
Rhiannon Needham, Communications Chair 
Rhiannon Needham has worked with pregnant and postpartum families for over 8 years with a specific passion for perinatal mental health. Through her work as a full spectrum doula, she has seen the direct impact of perinatal mental health disorders and the need for increased access and awareness. In addition to her work as a doula, Rhiannon is currently completing her doctoral studies in psychology, where she will focus her efforts on perinatal mental health.
Julia Means, Membership Co-Chair 
Julia Means is a psychotherapist licensed in New York and New Jersey who is passionate about supporting individuals throughout the perinatal journey and advancing women’s mental health. With specialized training in perinatal mental health and a trauma-informed approach, she works with clients navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, PMDD, and other reproductive mental health concerns. As Membership Co-Chair, she is committed to creating spaces where individuals feel supported, connected, and empowered throughout their parenting and reproductive health journeys. In her spare time, Julia enjoys needlepointing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Megan Hendersen, Membership Co-Chair
Megan Henderson is a learning designer and researcher based in Westchester. After her experience with postpartum psychosis, she became involved with the Postpartum Support International (PSI) Peer Mentor Program, the Postpartum Psychosis Task Force, and the New York Chapter, supporting individuals and families navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). She also hosts the
Mom Breaks podcast, which explores the science and lived experiences of postpartum psychosis. As a new member of the board, Megan is excited to support the organization’s mission through membership initiatives and other board efforts. Outside of her volunteer work, she is a mom of two daughters, a soccer enthusiast, and a harpist.
Jessica Fowler, Advocacy Chair
Jessica Fowler, LCSW, PMH-C is a licensed clinical social worker in Rochester, NY. She has been a therapist for almost 20 years. Jessica has had an interest in the transition to parenthood since college but began working with those in the perinatal period after having her own children. It has become a passion to help families transitioning to parenthood and especially those who struggle with their mental health. Jessica is very excited to take on the advocacy chair role at PSI NY and continue the amazing work of Postpartum Support International. In addition to being passionate about perinatal mental health, Jessica finds the importance of advocating for those with learning disabilities. Jessica is the mother of 3 active boys and her dog Maple. She enjoys spending time together outside, preferably at the ocean with her husband, kids, and extended family.
Agathe C. Pierre-Louis, At-Large
Agathe is a clinical psychologist from Orange County. Having experienced her own postpartum depression, she had an affinity for working with the maternal mental health population. She’s devoted to being an advocate in educating, training and treatment of those needing mental health support during their postpartum journey.
