The Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council (the Council) was established under the provisions of Chapter 321 of the Acts of 2008. The Council is a unique public-private partnership representing child-serving agencies, parents and professionals with expertise in the issues of children’s mental health.
The membership in the council is as follows:
Brooke Doyle, Chair Commissioner & Charlene Zuffante, Deputy Commissioner Department of Mental Health |
David Matteodo Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems Representative |
Lauren Almeida Department of Children and Families |
Marsha Medalie Association for Behavioral Healthcare Representative |
Vacant Department of Developmental Services |
Rachel Gwaltney Children’s League of Mass Representative |
Mi-Haita James /Rebecca Butler MassHealth Office of Behavioral Health |
Vacant New England Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Representative |
Carol Nolan Department of Early Education and Care |
Barry Sarvet, M.D. Massachusetts Psychiatric Society Representative |
Kevin Beagan Division of Insurance |
Marybeth Miotto, M.D., M.P.H. Mass Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Representative |
Chris Pond Department of Elementary and Secondary Education |
Eugene D’Angelo, Ph.D. Massachusetts Psychological Association Representative |
Rebekah L. Gewirtz NASW MA |