Lived experience perspective is critical to transforming the children’s mental health system. The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) Lived Experience Partners are parents and young people whose reality includes social, emotional, or behavioral health needs. These leaders own their journey and recognize the value they bring to improving programs and policy. By sharing their stories and ideas with organizational leaders and peers, OCMH Lived Experience Partners are inspiring change.
Through a structured model of participation and intentional financial support for participation, OCMH Lived Experience Partners are set up for success as effective advocates and collaborators. Read more about the OCMH Lived Experience Partners on our flyer.
Below is a list of some OCMH Lived Experience Partners. Click on their name to learn more about each member. Please consider them a resource in system change work or as a peer.
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Becky Krisko, Brown County
James Hulce, Waukesha County
Jane Stueber, Milwaukee County
Jared Heesch, Vernon County
Jennifer Helt, Sauk County
Kimberlee Coronado, Waukesha County
Robert Kaminski, Outagamie County
Ruth Kantrowitz, Ozaukee County
Scott Schuler, St. Croix County
Shimika Harris, Milwaukee County
Shenika Moss, Milwaukee County
Terri DeGaro, Milwaukee County
For more information about the OCMH Lived Experience Partners, please contact OCMH@wisconsin.gov.