Advisory Board
Bahali’s Advisory Board brings together leaders across education, clinical integrity, research and evaluation, strategy, communications, and community engagement to guide the integrity, effectiveness, and long-term impact of our work. Their collective expertise helps ensure that Bahali’s programs and resources remain culturally grounded, evidence-informed, and responsive to the needs of Caribbean communities and the diaspora.
Advisory Board
Bahali’s Advisory Board brings together leaders across education, clinical integrity, research and evaluation, strategy, communications, and community engagement to guide the integrity, effectiveness, and long-term impact of our work. Their collective expertise helps ensure that Bahali’s programs and resources remain culturally grounded, evidence-informed, and responsive to the needs of Caribbean communities and the diaspora.
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Marsha Smith, PsyD, LCSW
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Marsha Smith is a licensed clinical social worker, clinical psychologist, educator, and community leader with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities.
As the Founder and Executive Director of Bahali, she leads with a vision of healing that is culturally grounded, compassionate, and rooted in dignity.
″Healing begins when communities feel seen, supported, and emotionally safe.″
— Dr. Marsha Smith
Founder & Executive Director
LEADERSHIP
Dr. Marsha Smith, PsyD, LCSW
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Marsha Smith is a licensed clinical social worker, clinical psychologist, educator, and community leader with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities.
As the Founder and Executive Director of Bahali, she leads with a vision of healing that is culturally grounded, compassionate, and rooted in dignity.
″Healing begins when communities feel seen, supported, and emotionally safe.″
— Dr. Marsha Smith
Founder & Executive Director
Advisory Board
These distinguished advisors bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to strengthening mental health and emotional wellness in our communities.
Meet Our Advisors
These distinguished advisors bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to strengthening mental health and emotional wellness in our communities.
Dr. Gina M. Pasquale, PsyD CLINICAL INTEGRITY ADVISOR
Clinical psychologist advancing trauma-informed and culturally grounded emotional wellness initiatives.
Stephan Reckie STRATEGY & FUNDRAISING ADVISOR
Global ecosystem builder advancing mission-driven growth, partnerships, and sustainable community impact.
Latoya Foster COMMUNITY & CULTURE ADVISOR
Community development leader focused on culturally grounded engagement and family-centered support.
Dr. Hannah Long, PsyD BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
Communications strategist focused on culturally grounded storytelling and community-centered engagement.
Dr. Karen Meteyer, PhD ACADEMIC & RESEARCH ADVISOR
Research and evaluation leader advancing evidence-informed and community-centered impact initiatives.
Dr. Sharon Simmonds, PhD EDUCATION ADVISOR
Expert in education equity and student wellness.
Dr. Gina Pasquale, PsyD CLINICAL INTEGRITY & EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Clinical psychologist advancing trauma-informed and culturally grounded emotional wellness initiatives.
Stephan Reckie STRATEGY & FUNDRAISING ADVISOR
Global ecosystem builder advancing mission-driven growth, partnerships, and sustainable community impact.
Latoya Foster COMMUNITY & CULTURE ADVISOR
Community development leader focused on culturally grounded engagement and family-centered support.
Dr. Hannah Long, PsyD BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
Communications strategist focused on culturally grounded storytelling and community-centered engagement.
Dr. Karen Meteyer, PhD ACADEMIC & RESEARCH ADVISOR
Research and evaluation leader advancing evidence-informed and community-centered impact initiatives.
Dr. Sharon Simmonds, PhD EDUCATION ADVISOR
Expert in education equity and student wellness.
Together, we build stronger, healthier communities
Want to partner with us or learn more about our advisory opportunities? We would love to connect.
Together, we build stronger, healthier communities.
Want to partner with us or learn more about our advisory opportunities? We would love to connect.
