Meet Our Team
Our brilliant team of staff and volunteers give their all to the mission and the community they serve—from our helpline heroes and peer support facilitators, to our marketing specialists and content editors, and so many others. We couldn’t do all that we do without our team of mental health advocates. They are passionate about the work they do on our teams: helpline support, peer support, administration, human resources and marketing communications. They are invaluable!
Board of Directors and Executive Team
Adrienne McCue (She/Her) President & Executive Director
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 Jordan (She/Her) Board of Director
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.
Dr. Ivania Delgado (She/Ella) Board of Director
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.
Volunteer Staff Teams
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.
Micaela (She/Her)
Helpline (Spanish), Peer Support Facilitator
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.
Jalesa (She/Her)
Helpline, Peer Support Facilitator
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.
Emily B. (She/Her)
Helpline, Peer Support Chat Specialist
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.
Nikara (She/Her)
Helpline, Peer Support Chat Specialist
Kayla is a dedicated junior in high school with a passion for mental health advocacy. Actively involved in multiple mental health clubs at her school, she works to create open conversations about mental health and support systems for people in need.
Kayla, (She/Her)
Digital Content Writer
Sophia Ortega is a freelance writer, Yoga intern, and studied mental health treatment in accessibility, anxiety, and depression.
Sophia (She/Her)
Digital Content Writer + Admin Support
Roxana holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Spanish. She is passionate about helping her community and is planning on pursuing a Master’s in Social Work. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and trying new recipes.
Roxana, (She/Her)
Administration Support Specialist
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.
Nadine, (She/Her)
Outreach & Special Events Coordinator
Intern Staff Team
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.
Emily S. (She/Her)
Helpline, Intern, Peer Support Facilitator
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.
Meghana (She/Her)
Helpline, Intern, Peer Support Facilitator
