Elizabeth Stephens serves as NAMI WLA’s Program Director and is a UCLA alum who is passionate about mental health advocacy and ensuring that the appropriate mental health services are accessible to all. Coming from a place of lived experience, Elizabeth understands firsthand the importance of addressing the stigma surrounding mental health and building a community of hope for all of those affected by mental health conditions. As a part of NAMI WLA’s educational outreach initiatives, Elizabeth teaches peer classes and leads peer support groups that are designed to support adults with mental health conditions as they navigate the barriers they come across in both the mental health care system and society as a whole. As a teacher and facilitator, Elizabeth aims to create a space for people with mental health conditions to find both support and resources to engage in self-advocacy and empowerment. Elizabeth also provides a peer perspective as a member of UCLA PFAC for the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
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