Ambassadors
TSN’s Ambassadors help engage and expand the community operational capabilities.
Adriana Allman
Adriana Allman received her Master’s in social work (LMSW) from Columbia University and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business where she served as Wolverine Support Network’s Marketing & Outreach Director. With 16 years of experience in the arts, she has developed a keen interest in working with creative professionals. She has focused her career on the treatment of substance use disorders and trauma and seeks to offer interventions that honor the intersectionality of historically oppressed identities including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Her volunteer and practicum work include being a Certified Support Specialist with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and a research assistant with Columbia’s Social Intervention Group.
Prior to working as a psychotherapist, Adriana worked at Exygy designing technology solutions for government and nonprofit organizations. She also assisted Hopelab, a social innovation firm, in the creation of behavior change tech to increase resilience in LGBTQ+ youth.
Nick Brdar
Nick is a recent graduate of University of Michigan, where he received a B.S. in Neuroscience and Psychology. He joined Wolverine Support Network his first semester, and since then has served as a group leader, Director of Program Development, and Executive Director. During his time, he presented at the 2022 NASPA Strategies Conference and the Depression on College Campuses Conference. Additionally, Nick chaired UM’s chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and executed one of the largest Out of the Darkness Campus Walks. He currently works as a Support Group Facilitator for Garrett’s Space, an Ann Arbor nonprofit supporting young adults with mental illness. His passion areas focus on suicide prevention, men’s mental health, and trauma-informed care. These passions are rooted in his experience with depression and suicidality and hopes his story serves as a reminder that there is hope. He plans to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology, working at the intersection of clinical research and suicide prevention advocacy.
Sarah Dalley
Sarah is a Senior Member Growth Marketer at Spring Health, a comprehensive mental health solution for employers and health plans. Throughout her professional and personal career, Sarah has been a witness to and a proponent of the power of communications; she is passionate about using conversation to form meaningful connections and facilitate positive change. In memory of the lives of her friends, Sarah is passionate about mental health advocacy and is devoted to using her marketing and communications work to improve the conversation and remove the stigma. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Communications. Prior to becoming an Ambassador, Sarah served on the TSN Board of Directors for three years.
Bobby Dishell
Bobby is a student at the University of Colorado Law School in the Tax Emphasis Program. Upon graduation, he hopes to work on public-private partnerships, real estate, and public financing. Bobby co-founded the Wolverine Support Network during his time as Student Body President at the University of Michigan. After his time at Michigan, Bobby spent two years in Baltimore as a Teach for America Corps Member where he was a founding member of Happy Teacher Revolution and currently serves on their advisory board. Bobby is passionate about mental health, peer support, and community development. Bobby's leadership and work have been featured in Endzone (#6 NY Times Best Selling Book), Wall Street Journal, ESPN, Education Week, Detroit Free Press, GQ, Forward, and other publications.
Courtney Fortin
Courtney is a product designer currently working at Indeed. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Information Science and minors in Business and Digital Studies. Serving on the Wolverine Support Network director team for two years, she strategized marketing and design efforts to increase digital engagement and brand recognition. Courtney is passionate about promoting mental health in all facets of her life and the lives of those around her. Her passion for mental health allows her to practice empathy and hone in on vulnerability in her personal and professional relationships. She hopes to combine her passion for technology and design to use digital technologies to promote the importance of mental health and support systems. As someone who has struggled with mental health issues throughout her life, Courtney is devoted to continuing TSN's mission and creating a world where no student ever feels alone.
Doris Hado
Doris Hado is currently a student at the University of Chicago, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics. She has gained exposure to graphic design and marketing, having managed social media, led rebranding efforts, and created digital promotional materials for various organizations during her time at United World Colleges East Africa. Doris is committed to using her marketing skills to help reduce stigma surrounding mental health and promote peer-supportive communities on college campuses.
Justina Miao (Intern)
Justina Miao is currently a rising junior at Johns Hopkins University studying Neuroscience and Psychology. She has served as the marketing chair for two clubs on campus where she gained experience making posts and promoting events. In high school, she volunteered as a peer counselor and gained experience and training on active listening and providing peer support. Seeing the impact of mental health on adolescents, Justina wishes to help promote student mental health throughout college campuses. She is excited about starting an internship with The Support Network.
Nathan Nemon
Nathan is a clean energy professional in the Bay Area with a passion for people and the planet. Currently, Nathan works at Tesla managing growth for the residential energy business where he's excited to enable more people to power their life using solar and batteries while also reducing their reliance on the grid. Prior, Nathan lived in New York and attended Harvard Business School and Northwestern University. He loves sports, music, the outdoors, and seeing the world. Nathan is inspired by the power of mental health therapy to deal with trauma and the regular challenges of today's world. He's been in and out of therapy over the years, and believes it's a healthy practice no matter how things are going. He wants to see digital tools and data analysis create new opportunities for underserved populations, including the college campuses TSN targets, to gain access to important health resources. He's an investor in Marvin, a mental health startup focused on the healthcare vertical and is always keen to meet people innovating in the space. Nathan is committed to helping students gain access to TSN and benefiting from the power of its community.
Sam Rosenberg
Sam is an Associate Principal on the Business Operations team at Via, a transportation technology company aiming to enable accessible and sustainable transit across the world. Previously, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Citi and also spent a short time at UT Southwestern Medical Center, working in clinical research for the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care. Sam has been passionate about mental health from a young age and is inspired by his mother, who is a psychiatric social worker. He studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and had the opportunity to complete research on anxiety disorders as an undergrad. He is passionate about growing The Support Network’s reach and ensuring that all students have the resources to overcome their struggles with mental health.
Steven Rosenberg
Steven graduated from the University of Michigan in 2016 with a degree in Economics & Spanish. He has worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional, ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher, Men's Peer Support Group Facilitator, and most recently, a Sales/Business Development professional in the events industry, with a large focus in Healthcare. He has traveled to over 35 countries, living in both Argentina and Brazil, where he learned Spanish and Portuguese. Travel has always been a big part of Steven's life, as he loves to push the boundaries of his comfort zone, meet new people, and be exposed to new ways of thinking and being. Steven's interest in Mental Health started when he was 19 and a Sophomore in college... He began to struggle significantly with his own well-being and recognized that he had two options: To call it quits, or to take a deep dive inward to better understand himself and learn what was causing such agony, fear, and hopelessness. Diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, and OCD in 2014, Steven began his journey with Mental Health & Personal Development, and this path has brought a deep sense of joy and fulfillment into his life. He loves to share his story and connect with others who are struggling, and being involved in TSN gives him an incredible opportunity to help those dealing with thoughts, feelings, and challenges that he knows so well.
Dilini Jayasinghe
Dil is a recent graduate of Michigan State University, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and Business. Her passion for mental health advocacy began in high school, and she remained committed to this important work throughout her university experience. Beginning college during the pandemic gave her new insights into the significance of mental health, and by her second year, she was determined to actively participate in the conversation. Dil started as a Group Leader with Spartan Support Network in her sophomore year, eventually being elected as Executive Director for both her junior and senior years. Currently, post-graduation, she serves as a TSN Communications/Research Ambassador. Dil’s strong affinity for interpersonal connection and communication extends to her pursuit of a career in dentistry, where she is working towards admission to dental school to become a dentist.
Meghan McHaney
Meghan McHaney, DSW, LCSW is the owner of MegMac PLLC, a private practice providing psychotherapy services, clinical supervision and mentorship, and professional training. Previously Meghan worked for nine years at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine and Executive Director of the Survivor Recovery Center. Meghan has helped to write and carry out several community-based grants. As part of an interdisciplinary team, she helped to bring medical and psychiatric treatment to individuals struggling with homelessness, legal difficulties, and chronic mental health and substance abuse issues. Meghan has published and presented nationally on SIU’s efforts to increase access to high quality therapy for survivors of violence. She is passionate about college student mental health, especially in the areas of suicide prevention and sexual assault