Staff

Adrienne J. McCue has been passionate about mental health education since, as a young girl, she helped her mother cope with a serious mental health disorder. She is the Founder of Step Up For Mental Health.

Lynne is a singer, writer, actress, and bandleader, and has fronted her own group, Lynne Jordan, and the Shivers, for more than 20 years, providing entertainment to audiences across the globe. [Bio Profile]

Ivania Delgado has 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in both public and private sectors in Miami-Dade County providing mental health services. [Bio Profile]

Nell is a psychology student and researcher at Rowan University. Nell plans to pursue her doctorate in clinical psychology in order to continue her mission to help others. She joined Step Up For Mental Health to help others promote their voice and advocate for mental health.

Emily studies psychology and neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago and plans to become a clinical neuropsychologist. She's passionate about invisible illnesses and advocates for families affected by mental illness.

Meghana is a Junior studying psychology at Loyola University Chicago. She hopes to pursue her masters in counseling so that one day she can help others. Passionate about mental health advocacy, she joined Step Up For Mental Health to raise awareness and help those facing mental health challenges.

Nina is a Loyola University Chicago student from Brazil majoring in Psychology who plans to work in the mental health field with children. She enjoys listening to music, exercising, and meeting new people.

Jackie holds a Master’s in Public Policy (with a specialization in Health Policy) and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy, both from the University of Southern California. With aspirations of becoming a therapist, she aims to advocate for accessibility for mental health resources and to reduce stigma in the field.

Micaela holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and brings experience in both clinical psychology and educational settings. Her mission is to support others by sharing knowledge, teaching skills, and providing practical assistance.

Jalesa is a criminal justice major . She is aspiring to get a PsyD in clinical psychology to pursue forensic psychology. She joined Step Up For Mental Health to advocate for others through her lived experiences. She loves to travel, hang out with family and friends, go to concerts and Broadway plays.

Melissa is currently pursuing her bachelor’s in integrated social science at Penn State. She is passionate about increasing access to mental health care, and plans to obtain her master’s in order to be a licensed mental health therapist.

Originally from North Carolina, Emily is a marketing professional and singer/performer with a passion for mental health advocacy. She joined Step Up For Mental Health to support individuals taking the courageous first step toward seeking mental health assistance and resources.

Nikara is a medical student pursuing a specialty in Psychiatry and has a bachelors of science in Psychology. She is passionate about mental health and is looking to make an impact through educating, advocating, and connecting with others.

Priyanka will graduate from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelors of Science in Molecular Neuroscience and minors in Psychology and English in May 2024. She is pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology and is excited to work with Step Up For Mental Health to become an advocate for others.

Sophia Ortega is a freelance writer, Yoga intern, and studied mental health treatment in accessibility, anxiety, and depression.

Grace is a Junior studying graphic design and marketing at Loyola University Chicago. She finds art as a necessary form of communication and wants to explore the possibilities of her artistic background with the reality of mental health.

Lisa Katende is a hard working actor with big dreams. She joined Step Up in hopes to help and encourage others, whether it’s through her articles or words in peer chats. In her free time she hangs out with friends, gets lost in a book or hangs at the roller rink.

Nadine was born in Chicago. Christian, woman, human being, bisexual, partnered, sister, aunt and daughter. Nadine wants to help people reconcile their beliefs and sexuality or recommend outside resources via our helpline.