About Us: Our Board of Directors

The Federation’s Board of Directors number no fewer than 12 and not more than 15 directors. Representation on the Board of Directors shall be at least 51% parent, plus at least 1 young person who has received, or is currently receiving children’s mental health services.  At all times the board shall be reflective of the communities we serve.  Board members can serve up to three, 3-year terms.

Teka Dempson, President Location: Durham, NC Office: 919-491-3755 Email: Teka15demp@yahoo.com [6] Term:	Sue Smith, Immediate Past-President Location: Atlanta, GA Office: (404) 758-4500  Email: SuSmith@mindspring.com [7] Term: Jan. 2008 – Dec. 2016
Sherri Luthe, Vice President Location: Wichita,  KS Office: 316-685-1821 x 287 Email: Sherri.luthe1@gmail.com [8] Term: January 2004 – December 2011	Josh Ross, Secretary Location: Loveland, Colorado Email: josh.ross@yahoo.com [9] Term: January 2009 – December 2016
Sheila Pires, Treasurer Location: Washington, DC Office: 202-333-1892  Email: sapires@aol.com [10] Term:	Terre Garner, Member-at-Large Location: Cincinnati, OH Office: 513-761-6030  Email: offcmh1@fuse.net [11] Term: January 2005 – December 2012
Kristin Melton, MS, LCPC (click here for her short bio) [12] Email: greenribbonadvocate@gmail.com [13]	Luz Garay Location: Ruskin, Florida Home: 813-938-4802 Email: dejandohuellas2004@gmail.com [14] Term: January 2006 – December 2013
Bernadine Meeks  Location: Staten Island, New York Email: ladymeeks502@verizon.net [15] Term: January 2010 – December 2017	Leonard Lantz, M.D. Location: Helena, MT 59601   Office: 406-449-3120. Email: Term:
Antonio Wilson  Location: Miami, FL Email: Antonio10881@yahoo.com [16] Term: January 2007 – December 2014	Shandra Summerville Location: Champaign, IL Email: sasummerville@gmail.com [17]