Nana's Children Mental Health Foundation, inc Biographies Staff

William Jenkins, Ph.D., RPT-S, Supervisor, is a licensed psychologist for over 20 years, has practiced as a play therapist and supervisor in Arizona for the last 17. He holds a Doctorate from Pennsylvania State University, has authored several articles, and has published in professional books and journals. Dr. Jenkins Leads all research projects for Nana’s while supervising the masters and doctoral level interns.

Ana M. Sutton, MA, Director of Clinical Services, Co-founder, and President, implements and oversees play therapy services to approved school sites. Her dream, Nana’s, has materialized and become an internationally recognized model in the field of play therapy. She has presented “Nana's Model” ® for the last eight years, to top play therapist from around the world at the Wroxton Study Group in England. She has met with top scientists and participated in the World Congress on PTSD in  Buenos Aires in 2007, and delivered a three day workshop during March of 2008.

Cynthia Berry, MC, LPC, Director of Program Services, started working for Nana’s in 2001 in the home of Ana and Pete Sutton. When she first met Ana Sutton, she immediately knew that she wanted to share the dream Ana and Pete had for helping children. Cynthia’s experience in bereavement, addictions, and group play therapy and undergraduate degree in Finance, was a perfect fit to help the Nana’s team grow into the successful organization it is today.

Sarah Dillard, Marketing/Program Coordinator, is a student at Arizona State University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature, Writing, and Film, and is responsible for creating Nana’s Notes, a newsletter that is issued four times a year. She also uses her creativity to make marketing materials for Nana’s, as well as help with advertising. She has been with Nana’s since 2007 and hopes to continue to grow with the organization.

Cait Blanton, Program Assistant, began working for Nana’s in April 2008. She is currently attending Arizona State University, double majoring in International Business and Political Science. She helps coordinate the Wroxton Play Therapy Study group in England, communicates and helps manage Practicum Students, and assists the Program Director. She hopes to help Nana’s grow within the Washington Elementary School District, where she attended elementary school.