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Department: Operations

Bruce Thompson

Bruce has been with MHANYS for more than 20 years.

Jennifer Virag

Jennifer has been with MHANYS since October 2022.
Jennifer enjoys spending time with her twin boys and photography.

  Melissa Ramirez

Melissa Ramirez has been with MHANYS since 2006.

Melissa oversees MHANYS’ day-to-day administrative and operational functions, as well as the Grants Management and Mental Health Information Center teams. She is responsible for operational leadership, including change management and improving systems to increase alignment, accountability, and efficient allocation of resources.

Melissa enjoys music, cooking projects, and walks with family and friends.

Jennifer Wright

Jennifer has been with MHANYS since 2022. She has worked and has extensive experience in the non-profit sector.  

Jennifer loves to travel and absorb the local cultures and traditions, and is very passionate about volunteerism.

Marylou Hedge

Marylou (she/her/hers) has been with MHANYS since 2021. She is new to Mental Health advocacy, however, is thrilled to be using her over 30 years of work experience in technology to help the agency. She is always willing to learn and loves helping others with technology challenges.

Marylou volunteers with children, and is a Mets fan, beginner quilter, and loves the outdoors.