NAMI Mid-Ohio Names Holly Novak as its Executive Director
NAMI Mid-Ohio has named Holly Novak, MHA as its new Executive Director. A seasoned community leader in the healthcare and community impact space, Holly will lead NAMI Mid-Ohio’s efforts to improve the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families in Delaware, Union, and Morrow counties. Her strong leadership will be vital as NAMI Mid-Ohio continues to expand mental health support, education, and advocacy to meet the needs of community members in the tri-county region.
Ms. Novak brings decades of dedicated leadership within the tri-county region, with a strong passion for improving community well-being, including 20+ years in local healthcare leadership. Most recently, she served as Branch/Area Manager at Interim HealthCare, where she oversaw operations and facilitated growth in home and community-based services.
“I am truly excited to embark on this journey with NAMI Mid-Ohio! The organization plays a vital role in supporting mental health in our community, and I’m deeply committed to advancing it’s mission.
I look forward to working collaboratively with the team, stakeholders, and the community to drive positive change, improve access to mental health resources, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued and understood”
Her commitment to the nonprofit sector is evident through her extensive board service, notably as a founding board member and President of Union County Neighbor-to-Neighbor, former President of the Union County Health Care Provider Association, and Advisory Board President for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. Holly's intentional approach to leadership and unwavering commitment to enhancing the community make her an exceptional choice for leading NAMI Mid-Ohio.
NAMI Mid-Ohio established a three-member search committee and engaged Talbott Talent, a nonprofit executive search firm, in an extensive and inclusive national search. Talbott Talent employed a recruitment-based approach, proactively seeking the best and most qualified candidates to lead the organization. Holly was selected to serve as NAMI Mid-Ohio’s Executive Director and will begin her role effective Nov. 13, 2023.
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“We are so excited to see how Holly’s strength in leadership and sincere passion for the well-being and health of people of Union, Morrow, and Delaware counties will position NAMI Mid-Ohio to make an even bigger impact in addressing the mental health of the communities we serve,” states Amy Fleenor, President of NAMI Mid-Ohio’s board of directors. “We are really looking forward to seeing where Holly takes NAMI Mid-Ohio in the future!”
NAMI Mid-Ohio is dedicated to promoting mental health and providing essential support to individuals and families affected by mental illness in the tri-county region. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, NAMI Mid-Ohio strives to reduce stigma, improve access to mental health services, and enhance the overall well-being of those it serves.
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