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Administrative Staff

Executive Team

At MHASWFL.org, we take great pride in our exceptional team of dedicated professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Our team is comprised of passionate individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of our community.

Petra Jones

Petra M. Jones, MPA currently serves as the executive director for the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida. Jones brings several years of professional health policy and health care administration experience to the organization, with an emphasis on public administration, non-profit governance and program management.

Brian Follweiler, BA, CPAS

Brian L. Follweiler, BA currently serves as the director of programs and outreach for the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida. Follweiler brings several years of business administration, marketing, outreach and programing experience to the organization.

Field Staff

Support Team

Dr. Robert Landy, PhD, LMHC

Vetrans/PTSD Support Group Leader

Sandy Michaels

IDF Support Group Leader

Eva Smidova

Transgender Support Group Leader

Ginger Peeler

Depression Support Group Leader

Jana Csenger, LSP, BCBA

Transgender Group Leader

Veronica Garib

Gollee Gator Coordinator
Advisory Staff

Board Of Directors

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Enjoy great music and great food for a great cause! 🎸🍽🌅 Join us on Saturday, April 12th from 12:30pm to 4pm for Music for the Soul, our 2nd annual music event at Celebration Park. We'll be featuring local music talent – Brad Allison Band and Maddie Hilton, as well as auction items ranging from a Vespa and artwork, to hotel night stays and a spa experience. This is a FREE event. Proceeds from the event will allow the organization to continue to offer services such as the Gollee Gator Children's Mental Wellness program, veterans support services and Senior Mental Health Chat to the community free of charge. In addition, the MHA will continue our advocacy and educational programs. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event benefit the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida, a 501 c(3), not-for-profit organization.

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