Jewell H Gooding MBA, MA, NCC is the Executive Director for Silence the Shame, Inc, mental health education and awareness non-profit. She is a National Certified Counselor with over 20 years of experience in mental health. Mrs. Gooding provides consultation and education on mental health policy and programs to support prevention, promotion, and health integration. She is the Board Vice-Chair for Black Girls Smile and participates in several statewide coalitions to advance mental health equity and improve mental health outcomes.