Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board is a collective of experienced leaders, clinicians, educators, and community advocates who guide our mission and support our commitment to culturally grounded emotional wellness.
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board is a collective of experienced leaders, clinicians, educators, and community advocates who guide our mission and support our commitment to culturally grounded emotional wellness.
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 & MENTAL HEALTH ADVISOR
Stephan Reckie STRATEGY & FUNDRAISING ADVISOR
Experienced in nonprofit strategy and sustainable funding.
Latoya Foster COMMUNITY & CULTURE ADVISOR
Dr. Karen Meteyer, PhD ACADEMIC & RESEARCH ADVISOR
Dr. Sharon Simmonds, PhD EDUCATION ADVISOR
Expert in education equity and student wellness.
Dr. Hannah Long, PsyD BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
Dr. Gina Pasquale, PsyD CLINICAL & MENTAL HEALTH ADVISOR
Stephan Reckie STRATEGY & FUNDRAISING ADVISOR
Experienced in nonprofit strategy and sustainable funding.
Latoya Foster COMMUNITY & CULTURE ADVISOR
Dr. Karen Meteyer, PhD ACADEMIC & RESEARCH ADVISOR
Dr. Sharon Simmonds, PhD EDUCATION ADVISOR
Expert in education equity and student wellness.
Dr. Hannah Long, PsyD BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR
Expert in brand strategy and mission-driven communications.
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.
