Above the Stigma

Huge announcement!!

We would like to introduce Laquina Williams, MBA, as she has stepped up to become the Treasurer for Above the Stigma!

Due to her passion to work with the community and aid small businesses with financial success, Laquina started to focus on her own company that was established back in 2009 where she is currently the CEO of LQ Accounting Professionals.

She Partnered with Dr. Scharmaine Lawson to run the Finance and Operations department as Chief Operation officer for Advanced Clinical Consultants in 2018 and worked in this partnership for up until the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2009 Laquina has accepted several contracted CFO and Operational Leadership roles In the Greater New Orleans area in multiple industries. Specifically, to assist with financial strategies, accounting policies, Compliance procedures, and overall business growth.  Laquina is widely known for her:
Analytical, forward-thinking ability, and financial skill set. Her distinguished leadership and organizational aptitudes in maximizing customer relations, tracking business opportunities, and implementing corporate strategies; continues to strengthen her business partnerships.

These attributes aided her in collaborating with various organizations to attain excellent productivity, garner new business, and profitability growth. Proven results, achieving perfect Compliance and Financial audits working as Chief Financial Officer in the Health Care Industry, more specifically, Federally Qualified Health Care Centers with 10 plus million in revenue.
 
"Currently embracing my passions and providing my professional experience as Above the Stigma's Treasurer. I am very excited to join the Team as this Mission is destined for Greatness!"

“Above the Stigma utilizes a public health approach to provide services and support to ensure historically marginalized young adults can identify their mental health needs, access appropriate resources, and build a foundation to live above the stigma.”

🚨 New Board Member Alert 🚨

Ashley Wallis Landry is the Chief Operating Officer of a Mental Health Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse organization that serves clients in south Louisiana. Ms. Landry has over 12 years of experience as an executive in Healthcare Operations. She believes in promoting employee development and creating effective operational and financial systems for growth and sustainability. Ms. Landry is a servant leader that values organizational teamwork, staff empowerment, and collaboration with community partners.

"I am extremely passionate about providing the most comprehensive and compassionate mental health care to individuals who are seeking assistance. In speaking with the founder of Above the Stigma, Joey Garza, I very quickly realized that the organization's mission and vision aligned with my values and desires to positively impact the mental health community. I am honored to be a part of such a dynamic group seeking to meet the mental health needs in the communities we serve.”

🚨 New board member alert! 🚨

Kim Severinsen is an executive with over eighteen years of global experience in talent, assessment, leadership, consulting and industrial / organizational psychology. She is a collaborative leader focused on driving strategic outcomes at the intersection of people and business. Kim has a successful track record of solving complex business problems, synthesizing and converting ideas to ex*****on and outcomes, anticipating risks, improving processes and operational efficiency, and enabling talent to realize their full potential.

"I'm thrilled to be joining Above The Stigma's journey to normalize mental health. Whether at school, home, work or in other community groups, discussing mental health and well-being should always feel safe. It should be ok to not be ok. It should be ok to ask for help. Above The Stigma is an organization focused on having constructive discussions about depression, mental illness, trauma, isolation, hardships and other related issues. It takes a village to raise a child - let's raise them with the self-awareness to understand their mental health needs and the skills to advocate for them. In turn we will build a brighter future for all."