Danielle Martinez
Dani has been with MHANYS since 2026.
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Zachary Phillips
Zachary is the Outreach Coordinator at MHANYS. He joined the organization in 2026 and is excited to be part of MHANYS’ work supporting communities across New York State. Zachary values connection, community, and making resources feel approachable and welcoming.
Outside of work, he enjoys good food, great books, video games, and is a loving father to three fur babies.
Donna M. Bradbury
Donna is a clinician and administrator with 30 years of experience in government, non-profit, and higher education settings. Her clinical and programmatic focus has been exclusively with children, young adults, and families. Donna believes strongly in the power of cross-system collaboration and school-community partnerships. She serves as MHANYS Director of the School Mental Health Resource & Training Center, in addition to maintaining a private clinical practice.
I find hiking, reading, meditation, and playing with my dog to be very healing.
Becca Anthony
I have worked within the non-profit world since 2019. My career’s main focus has been on youth development thus far. Mental health issues have affected many people in my life, and that has led me to change my career path to focus more on the mental health field.
I enjoy listening to music, dancing, video games, anything outside, and reading.
Savannah Bowie
I’m a Project Coordinator supporting youth and teen Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) initiatives. I am passionate about promoting mental health awareness and empowering young people with the tools they need to thrive.
I enjoy staying active, spending time with friends and family, and caring for my dog and cat.
Karl Shallowhorn
Karl joined MHANYS in 2025. He has over two decades working in the behavioral health field. His areas of focus are in mental health education for school personnel and Mental Health First Aid training. Karl also serves on the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition and has received numerous awards for his work. He is the author of Working on Wellness: A Practical Guide to Mental Health and Leadership Through the Lens of the 12 Steps.
Karl is a music lover and vinyl record collector and enjoys cycling and spending time with family, friends, and his dog Sophie.
Matthew Shapiro
Matthew has been with MHANYS since 2025, after spending the majority of his career being on the forefront of leading critical conversations about mental health. As someone who struggled with mental illness and learning disabilities throughout his school career, Matthew is eager to use his professional and lived experiences to connect with teachers, administrators, students, and families and collaborate with them to transform schools into communities rooted in mental wellness.
Matthew’s self-care activities include practicing magic, being outdoors, live music, and traveling.
Jamie Papapetros
Jamie has been with MHANYS since 2024.
Zach Pearce
Zach has been with MHANYS since 2024.
Katie Oldakowski
Katie has been with MHANYS since 2023.
Bruce Thompson
Bruce has been with MHANYS for more than 20 years.
Shantalee Martinez
Shantalee Martinez began their journey with MHANYS as the trainer for Mental Health Community Partners before becoming the Project Coordinator for Family Mental Health Programming. Certified in Youth, Teen, and Adult Mental Health First Aid, Shantalee taught a tenth-grade cohort in Upstate New York ways to assist peers in mental health crises. Shantalee also collaborates with our Production and Technical teams for content creation across the agency.
Shantalee enjoys Video Games, Wrestling, Gym, Reading Horror Manga by Junji Ito
