PAIMI Advisory Council Members
David Cornwell, Chair
Fletcher
Region 1 - Mountain
Jennifer R. Wyatt, Vice-Chair
Chapel Hill
Region 3 - Central
Michael Owen, Treasurer
Chapel Hill
Region 3 - Central
Lois Cavanagh-Daley, Raleigh
Region 3 - Central
Laurie Coker, Winston-Salem
Region 2 - Piedmont
Kenya Howard, Raleigh
Region 3 - Central
Nick Lovick, New Bern
Region 4 - Eastern
Pat McGinnis, Marion
Region 1 - Mountain
Jeff McLoud, Kinston
Region 4 - Eastern
Sheila Wall-Hill, Charlotte
Region 1 - Mountain
Debbie Wingate, Kernersville
Region 2 - Piedmont
The Advisory Council is seeking new members who want to make and promote positive change in working to protect and advocate for the rights of North Carolina's citizens with mental health diagnoses.
Among other duties, the PAIMI Advisory Council is charged with advising Disability Rights North Carolina's staff and board of directors on polices and priorities for protection and advocacy as well as working to educate the public about Disability Rights NC's purpose, issue targets and activities.
Individuals who either have a mental illness or are receiving mental health services (or who have family members who have a mental illness) are encouraged to apply. Council representation requires at least one attorney, one mental health professional, one provider of mental health services, and one member of the public who has demonstrated a substantial commitment to improving mental health services.
Other factors that may affect selection include geographic location and minority representation. Applicants who do not meet the PAIMI Advisory Council's needs for the next appointment cycle will be considered as vacancies become available.
If you have questions or need additional information, contact David Cornwell, PAIMI Advisory Council Chair, at david@ncmentalhope.org.
More Information:
The PAIMI Advisory Council meets at least four (4) times per year in locations throughout the state.
Reimbursements to Council members will be made for expenses incurred on behalf of Disability Rights NC. These expenses include mileage, meals, lodging, travel expenses, and other items consistent with the member support policy.
Council members are not paid an honorarium.