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Courtney Anderson-Harvey

President

Courtney Anderson-Harvey

President

Guiding Principle: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." --- Maya Angelou

Courtney is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Jersey, serving as the owner and lead therapist at A Resting Place Counseling, LLC. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University, Courtney is the first in her family to achieve both college and postgraduate education.

For the past 12 years, Courtney has committed herself to empowering individuals and families through her professional and volunteer work. She specializes in addressing issues such as anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss, and readily integrates clients' faith into therapy sessions upon request.

Beyond her clinical practice, Courtney actively engages with her community. She holds roles in the National Council of Negro Women Rahway Section, contributing to the Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship committee and serving as Chairperson for the Health and Wellness Committee. Additionally, she plays an integral part in her local church, Agape Family Worship Center in Rahway, NJ, where she serves across various ministries, organizing events for teens and women and coordinating community outreach initiatives.

In her spare time, Courtney is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and accessibility within her community. She volunteers to connect individuals with therapists and resources, participating in mental health events hosted by churches and schools. Courtney's overarching mission is to empower individuals and families not only to survive but to thrive, advocating for mental health ownership and wellness for all.

Alexandra Mosby

Secretary

Alexandra Mosby

Secretary

Guiding Principle: Bloom where you are planted. - Saint Francis de Sales Alex is a Pennsylvania-based licensed cosmetologist and teacher, certified in Domestic Violence Awareness and Mental Health First Aid. She has always been passionate about helping people feel confident, cared for, and seen. In the classroom, she brings that same energy by pushing her students to reach their highest ability while reminding them they’re capable of more than they think. She loves self-care, crafting, and learning new things, and she is honored to support BPDBST’s mission to bring awareness, support, and healing to the community.

Andrienne Hill

Board Member

Andrienne Hill

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Andrienne Hill is a passionate mental health advocate, community leader, and founder dedicated to advancing suicide prevention, trauma recovery, and mental wellness education throughout Maryland. With more than a decade of grassroots leadership and volunteer service, she has committed her life to creating safe spaces for healing, empowering individuals impacted by trauma, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in underserved communities. In 2011, Andrienne founded War Wounds, a community-driven initiative built on the belief that invisible wounds deserve visible support. Through this platform, she organizes outreach events, educational workshops, and peer-support initiatives focused on suicide prevention, resilience building, and emotional wellness. War Wounds has become a trusted space for individuals navigating trauma, grief, and mental health challenges, offering compassionate connection and advocacy-centered programming. Her leadership emphasizes authenticity, lived experience, and community empowerment, ensuring that those who feel unheard find both voice and validation. Academically, Andrienne holds a Master of Arts in Legal and Ethical Studies from the University of Baltimore. Her educational background strengthens her advocacy by grounding her work in ethics, policy awareness, and critical analysis of systems that impact vulnerable populations. She maintains certifications in Mental Health First Aid, CPR and First Aid, and trauma-informed care practices. Andrienne also continues personal and professional development through engagement in therapeutic modalities such as DBT-informed strategies and grief counseling, ensuring her advocacy remains informed, empathetic, and responsible. Her impact has been recognized through numerous honors, including the Judith G. Wolfe Excellence Award, the We Are the Dream Award, the Governor’s Volunteer Service Certificate, and the War Wounds Community Service Award. Rooted in compassion, resilience, and purpose, Andrienne Hill continues to champion healing- centered advocacy and community transformation. Her mission remains clear: to replace stigma with understanding, isolation with connection, and despair with hope — one conversation, one community, and one life at a time.

Dr. Lakeydra Houston

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Dr. Lakeydra Houston

Board Member

Dr. Lakeydra Houston is a U.S. Air Force veteran, social justice leader, and Founder of KEY Advocacy Group LLC. She focuses on crisis intervention, veteran stabilization, and advocacy for survivors of violence. Her work centers on removing barriers to employment, housing, mental health services, and long-term stability for marginalized communities.

With over a decade of experience, Dr. Houston is certified in suicide intervention, victim advocacy, and resiliency training. She has supported survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence while helping unhoused veterans secure jobs, housing resources, and access to VA and community services. Her approach combines direct service with systems-level advocacy to create sustainable change.

She is a recipient of the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award and partners with organizations such as The Pink Berets, TAASA, and NCVLI to strengthen protections for survivors and expand community resources. Dr. Houston has been featured on Dateline NBC, recognized during the Dallas Cowboys Salute to Service initiative, and has participated in the Military Influence Conference.

Through KEY Advocacy Group LLC, she continues to lead initiatives focused on stabilization, accountability, and empowerment, ensuring veterans and survivors have access to the support and opportunities they deserve.

Dr. Nikke’ Kelly

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Dr. Nikke’ Kelly

Board Member

Nicole’ “ Nikke’ “ Kelly is a visionary academic and behavioral health leader who is skilled in educational and behavioral health program development. She has dedicated her life’s work to furthering education as a practice of advocacy and self-efficacy by enhancing the lives of minoritized and marginalized communities. Nikke’ has expertise in K-12 public and private education, adult education, mental health programs, autism and neurodiverse acceptance, recovery-based programs, and disability services. Her administrative skills and expertise are in human and social administration, workforce skills education, program analysis, budgeting, education policy, teaching, advocacy engagement, and research.
Dr. Nikke’ currently serves as the Director of Program Services at A Step Forward, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland. Also, Nikke’ services as an Intervention Liaison for Richmond Public Schools in Richmond, VA. She is a union Board Director for Richmond Education Association. Nikke’ utilizes her life-long education in Business Administration (Bachelor’s), Education Leadership K-12 (Master’s), and Behavioral Health Leadership (Psychology Doctoral-study). In Maryland, as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and Registered Peer Supervisor (RPS), she works to build advocacy and destigmatization of health disparities within the community. In Virginia, she is a licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional (Adults and Children/Trainee) QMHPA/CT, Behavior Health Technician (BHT), and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor-Supervisee (CSAC-S). Also, Nikke’ has a gambling certification in International Clergy and Lay Ministers Gambling and a Collegiate Counselor Gambling certification. She utilizes her interagency acumen, networking, and project management skills, to take an idea from vision to sustainability.

Taylor Shiver

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Taylor Shiver

Board Member

Guiding Principle: When I dare to be powerful — to use my strength in the service of my vision — then it becomes less and less important whether or not I am afraid. — Audre Lorde

Taylor was born to heal and driven by conviction to disrupt. True wellness demands both tender care and radical change. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board-Approved Supervisor, and private practice owner, she has built a career that refuses to separate clinical excellence from social responsibility.

Her work sits at the intersection of justice and wellness, grounded in the understanding that the health of individuals cannot be separated from the health of the systems around them. Taylor dedicates both her personal and professional life to dismantling systemic inequities and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Healing has never been just a clinical act. It is a radical one.

She believes that every stigma challenged and every life reached is a step toward a community that no longer must suffer alone, and she has committed herself fully to being a part of that change in a real and meaningful way. Supporting suicide awareness, education, and prevention within the Black community is a deeply personal, urgent and sacred commitment. It is with an open heart that Taylor lends her voice to BPDBST's board.

Lydia Nichols

Board Member

Lydia Nichols

Board Member

Lydia Nichols is a trauma-informed healthcare leader and pediatric wellness advocate committed to transforming how children and families experience care. Grounded in both clinical training and lived experience, her work focuses on bridging gaps in underserved communities through culturally responsive, holistic approaches to health and wellness.

A graduate of Duke University School of Nursing, where she earned her Master of Science in Nursing as valedictorian, Lydia is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Her work centers on mental health, family education, and preventative wellness—ensuring that care extends beyond clinical settings into homes, schools, and communities.

As a mother who has navigated trauma and loss, Lydia brings a deeply personal perspective to her work, advocating for children and families often overlooked by traditional systems. She is also a certified trauma-informed kids yoga instructor, integrating mind-body practices to support emotional regulation and resilience in youth.

Known as the “boots-on-the-ground Olivia Pope of healthcare,” Lydia is driven by a clear mission: to change the narrative and create pathways for children and families to not just survive—but thrive.

Guiding Principle Children don’t just need access to care—they need care that understands them, sees them, and meets them where they are. Healing begins when we honor the whole child, not just the diagnosis.

BPDBST provides education and resources that instill hope in Black people suffering from mental health conditions. Our vision is to end suicide in the Black community. BPDBST is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. TAX ID Number: 93-1865037.

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