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Peer Faciltators

Meet Our Trained Volunteer Peer Facilitators 

This group of trained peers from diverse backgrounds and professions with their own lived experience of depression and resilience are the heart and soul of LiveWell. They volunteer to lead LiveWell support groups so that all people can access free and effective care. Here's our current crew...

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Amy

Pennsylvania

Amy is a social worker and educator who inspires people to use mindfulness practices for good mental health.

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BJ

Baja California

BJ is an artist and facilitates the LiveWell Seniors support group.

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Charles

Pennsylvania

Charles is as an empath, podcast listener, and enjoyer of sleep and carbohydrates who "make things in ableton." He is grateful to be part of the LiveWell family.

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David

Washington

David works in tech and spends his free time learning how to adult.

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Estefania

Florida

Estefania is a Social Worker & Partnerships Liaison at Speaks 2 Inspire. She is passionate about creating safe spaces for mental health conversations and advocating for accessiblility.

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J. (Jerome)

Pennsylvania

Originally from Rochester, NY, J. has experience in teaching, peer counseling, and community volunteer work.

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Judy

Pennsylvania

Judy is a professor emeritus with expertise in psychology and gerontology from Philadelphia who helps lead the Seniors support group.

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Linda

New York

Linda is a pediatrician in New York and works with trainees on resiliency and wellness. She facilitates the physician group.

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Nikki

Kentucky

Nikki lives in Lexington., KY. She loves traveling, reading historical and science fiction, and hearing new stories from old friends.

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Rick

Georgia

Rick is an administrator and teacher in Special Education and an advocate for mental wellness.

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Saji

Pennsylvania

Saji is a current facilitator of the online LiveWell Teens support group.

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Stefanie

Pennsylvania

Stefanie created the LiveWell Program®, and now trains her peers to help make a difference.

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Alex

Pennsylvania

Alex is a physician and aspiring artist who lives outside of Philadelphia. He loves puns and sunny days.

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Ben

New Jersey

Ben helps to facilitate the LiveWell Recovery support group. He is also our Program Coordinator and Peer Mentor.

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Clancy

Pennsylvania

Clancy is an educator and visual artist whose work has been shown across the U.S. He is also the co-creator of the LiveWell Teens Program. 

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Eli

Pennsylvania

Eli is a retired IT professional with a special interest in positively impacting the lives of others.

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Helena

Berlin, Germany

Helena is a translator and counselor who enjoys nature, bookclubs and crafts.

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Janine

London, UK

Janine (she/her) is a singer-songwriting Londoner (currently residing in S.E. Asia) who is passionate about self-development, personal growth education, and wellness.

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Karina

Pennsylvania

Karina is a Social Worker and a LiveWell therapist.

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Michael

Pennsylvania

Michael is  a surgeon and mental health advocate for physicians and all people aiming to live a healthy life. 

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Olivia

Pennsylvania

Olivia (she/her) is a psychology student and yoga instructor. Her passions include making music, water-based activities, and spreading the word about LiveWell!

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Rob

Pennsylvania

Rob (he/him) is a Relationship Coach who uses Nonviolent Communication to support couples in co-creating fulfilling relationships. LiveWell contributes to his own wellness.

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Sarah

Maine

Sarah brings her education, professional, and personal experiences to LiveWell. She is passionate about her recovery and breaking the mental health stigma.

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Sweeny

New Jersey

Sweeny is a social worker passionate about serving her community and hiking. And thanks to her translation expertise, LiveWell Español was born!

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Alvina

Pennsylvania

Alvina is a Logistician by trade and mom to a spoiled puppy and several plants.

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Beth

Pennsylvania

Beth is an "outside of the box" pediatrician who helps lead the LiveWell Physicians support groups.

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Cookie

North Carolina

Cookie is a 40+ year veteran TV producer and current freelance writer. She loves Baroque and jazz music; reads everything, and is grateful for LiveWell because it changed her life!

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Eric

Washington DC

Eric is a Professional Certified Coach & certified practitioner of Applied Positive Psychology.

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Isaac

Pennsylvania

Isaac is a coach and professional figure skater who performs internationally.

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Joanne

Pennsylvania

Joanne is passionate about helping others and sharing her story.  She is a hospital volunteer and has served on the LW Board of Directors.

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Lasya

Pennsylvania

Lasya is a PhD candidate studying neuroscience and is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others through mental health advocacy, cultural awareness, and kindness.

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MJ

New York

MJ (she/her) is a student studying psychology in hopes of becoming a LMHC one day.

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Pat

Pennsylvania

Pat is a retired public health professional and co-facilitator of the Seniors support group. 

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Roy

New Jersey

Roy is a retired Veteran now focused on the promotion of and advocacy for mental health. He came, he saw, he recovered...

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Sean

Pennsylvania

Sean is a physician in recovery, and advocate for improved public health policy for mental health and substance use disorders.

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Tony

Georgia

Tony works in finance and accounting for a nonprofit. He enjoys coffee, musical theater, and practicing listening skills.

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Bernie

Pennsylvania

Bernie is a graphic designer in Philadelphia. She is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness, hoping to make those who cross her path smile and feel warmth.

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Bruce

United States

Bruce is a retired anesthesiologist who believes the stigma surrounding mental health must be fought on all fronts.

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Daniel

Pennsylvania

Daniel is a professor of Humanities at a university in Philadelphia.

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Emily

Pennsylvania

Emily is a senior business analyst working in Medicare. She is dedicated to using her own lived experience to help others move toward mental wellness.

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Jason

Pennsylvania

Jason is small business owner in the Philadelphia suburbs. He has a passion for fitness and wellness - both physical and mental.

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Jodi

Pennsylvania

Jodi is an accountant with a passion for traveling and adventure.

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Laurie

Virginia

Laurie came to LiveWell through yoga and is grateful for the opportunity to give back as a co-facilitator of the Seniors Support Group.

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Juan Carlos

Mexico

An artist and graphic designer from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, not only does Juan Carlos help facilitate the LiveWell Español group, but he also helped to create/translate it!

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Purple

Saudi Arabia

Purple is a student who wants to help break mental health stigma and has hopes of becoming a Neuropsychologist.

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Safa

Pennsylvania

Safa (she/her) works in tech on the East Coast and is passionate about recovery and wellness. She enjoys laughing, singing, nature and spending time with her cat. 

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Shannon

Louisiana

Shannon is an educator and substance use disorder counselor passionate about helping people transition from tribulation to triumph.

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Toshi

New York

Toshi is a mental health advocate and facilitator at the LiveWell Recovery group.

And here's the rest of our trained volunteer team...

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Alyssa

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Michelle

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Amanda

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Mudhillin

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Bridget

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Peter

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Catherine

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Petra

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Emily

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Renee

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Eileen

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Ryan

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El Reco

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Shaun

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Erika

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Sunny

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Kat

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Teddy

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Maxine

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Tracy

Leadership

Meet Our Leadership

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Stefanie Glick, LSW, MSS, MA, CPS

Executive Director

Creator of the LiveWell Program®

Drawing on a diverse professional career that spans more than thirty years, as well as her personal experience of living well with depression, Stefanie co-founded and currently leads the LiveWell Foundation.  Click on photo for full bio(s)

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Program/Volunteer Coordinator

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LiveWell Español Coordinator

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Evaluation & Research Consultant

Board

Meet Our Board of Directors

LiveWell Foundation Board Member Marcy Rogovin

Marcy Rogovin

(President)

Attorney (retired)

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Kathryn Woods

(Secretary)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Advocate

LiveWell Foundation Board Member Faith Dyson-Washington

Faith Dyson-Washington

CEO, Community Behavioral Health (DBHIDS)

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Gabriela Snyder

Marriage & Family Therapist

LiveWell Foundation Board Member Clancy Philbrick

Clancy Philbrick

(Vice-President)

Educator, Visual Artist

LiveWell Foundation Board Member Sara Cleveland

Sara Cleveland

Director of Development, Amnesty International

LiveWell Foundation Board Member Joyce Norden

Joyce Norden

Community Organizer

LiveWell Foundation Board Member Evan Linhardt

Evan Linhardt

(Treasurer)

VP, Bernstein Private Wealth

LiveWell Foundation Board Member Diane Cornman-Levy

Diane Cornman-Levy

Executive Director, Women's Way

LiveWell Foundation Board Member Mark Salvacion

Mark Salvacion

Pastor, Attorney

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