Staff
Executive Consultant: Faye A. Gary, EdD, RN, FAAN has expanded her role to include Executive Program Consultant. In this position, Dr. Gary is responsible for the oversight, and scientific aspects of the MFP, and collaborating and establishing relationships with universities/schools of nursing and key organizations. She is also responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and monitoring Fellows' academic and professional growth and development, within the framework of the program's mission, and as determined by the guidelines promulgated by SAMHSA.
Program Manager: Janet Jackson has been with the MFP since September 2002 and heads the daily operations and implementation of the policies and procedures; serves as the first point of professional contact for Fellows, university officials, and SAMHSA officials; acts as a liaison for MFP relationships with other organizations, assists with strategic planning, evaluation, and other essential administrative functions necessary to provide quality programming.
Support Staff: The Technologist (part-time) provides technical and administrative support to the MFP Program Manager, Executive Program Consultant, National MFP Advisory Committee, Program Fellows, and external funding agencies.
Role of MFP National Advisory Committee:
The Advisory Committee are volunteers who are experts in psychiatric and mental health care. They provide insights and recommendations to the staff and to SAMHSA regarding all components of the program. Among there myriad of activities are reviewing existing program policies and procedures and making recommendations; implementing and monitoring the appointment and reappointment process; serving as ambassadors for the program, mentoring the Fellows, and assisting with assuring that the program guidelines and mission are addressed. They also support the Fellows in the shaping and refinement of their career goals.