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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PETER A. SUTTON,
Founder and Chairman,
retired as Senior Vice President of The Tosco Corporation. He
shared his wife’s vision, to create a foundation to help
children of homeless families. While at Tosco, he sponsored
and developed a program for mentoring children. He has
continued to develop relationships and interest within the oil
industry and other organizations for support in working with
this population. The original endowment for Nana's Children
came from the "Sutton Family Trust."
ANA M. SUTTON, MA, Co-founder, President of the Board of
Directors, and Director of Clinical Services, implements
and oversees play therapy services, to approved school
sites. Her dream, Nana’s Children, has materialized and
become an internationally recognized model in the field of
play therapy. She has presented “Nana's Model” ® for the
last six years, to top play therapist from around the world
at the Wroxton Study Group in England. She has met with top
scientists and delivered training in South America. She is
currently collaborating on a World Congress in Argentina for
June of 2007.
BRIAN HEIN,
Treasurer. A Vice President with Smith Barney Group, has been
in the investment industry since 1986 and focuses on 401(k)’s.
He has been instrumental in assisting the organization in its
efforts to bring awareness to the community about play therapy
and its impact on homeless children. Mr. Hein's financial
expertise is crucial to the stability and sustainability of
Nana's Children.
NANCY HAAS, Ph.D.,
Secretary.
Professor at Arizona State University, College of Teacher
Education and Leadership, has been involved in homeless issues
for the last ten years. A strong advocate for children, Dr.
Haas has conducted research on Democracy and Human Rights for
children in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2001. She is devoted
to equity in education and providing mental health services to
children of poverty who are the most vulnerable members of our
society.
JOHN BAIRD, Director.
An attorney with
Snell & Wilmer since 1999, his practice centers in commercial
real estate. Mr. Baird’s expertise and knowledge are
invaluable to the organization’s legal issues. He is a native
of Virginia and has lived in the valley for six years.
PAUL BELJAN, PSY. Director.
Dr. Beljan is the president of the American Board of Pediatric
Neuropsychology (ABPdN) and a clinical neuropsychologist in
private practice in the City of Phoenix. He specializes in
pediatric traumatic brain injury, alcohol/drug related
neurodevelopmental and learning disorders. He brings to
Nana's a wealth of current research on advances in pediatric
neuropsychology.
SHAWN LAMPE, Director Development Chair.
Born in Chicago, she has lived in Arizona since 1973 and
is a long time supporter of several non-profit charitable
organizations. Shawn and her husband Joseph, who sits on
Boards in Arizona, California, and New York, have also
sponsored scholarships for minority and underprivileged
students. She is President of the Lampe Family Foundation
and Secretary, Treasurer of Lampe and Co., Inc. Shawn just
concluded her tenure as President of the Board of Directors
of Nana's and is currently Director and Development
Chairperson. Her knowledge and experience in fundraising is
an invaluable asset to fulfill Nana's mission.
MEGAN MOLINA- PARKINSON, Director Development.
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Megan received her
degree from Brigham Young University, in Marriage, Family,
and Human Development. She is the daughter of Alfredo and
Lisa Molina, benefactors of multiple National and local
Children’s Charities.Megan is currently the Inventory
Manager of Molina Jewelers. Her desire is to assist children
in need, and is committed to her position at Nana’s Board in
fundraising and development.
ARTEMISA "MICHA" TACHIAS, Director Hispanic Community
Relations.
Born in Sonora Mexico, she has been a resident of Phoenix
for the past seventeen years. Micha has been very involved
with the Hispanic Community as a volunteer serving Children's
Non Profits such as the Stepping Stone Foundation and The
Phoenix Boy's Choir. She is involved in the work of her
husband Tio Tachias, a well known Arizona Political
Consultant.
LINDA THOR, ED.D,
Director. President
of Rio Salado College for the past sixteen years, Linda is
dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children, in
Maricopa County. A frequent speaker and author, Linda is
immediate Past Chair of the Board of the Council for Adults
Experiential Learning. She brings a wealth of knowledge and
expertise in education to Nana's, especially regarding the
impact of mental health services upon the ability of children
to learn.
PLAYROOM MANAGER
WILLIAM JENKINS, PH.D., RPT-S
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 also trains the interns in compiling
research for Nana's Children.
STAFF
CYNTHIA BERRY, MC, LPC
Director of Program Services, for the past six years, has
experience in bereavement, addictions, and group play therapy.
As a mentor for the homeless children of the Arizona Mental
Health Association, Cynthia experienced hands-on knowledge
valuable to Nana's Children and its mission.
ADVISORY BOARD
Nana's Children MHF, Inc relies on the following mental
health professionals to advise them on the implementation of
the play therapy programs that most effectively serve children
of homeless families.
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