Ms. Barnard expanded her industry knowledge by obtaining a Six Sigma Yellow Belt, an administrative staff development certificate, and a youth and adult mental health first aid certificate.
SUPERIOR, WI, November 11, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Chrissy Barnard has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Lakeland University, Ms. Barnard began a career in the healthcare industry as a process excellence coordinator for Essentia Health. She then became an executive assistant before obtaining the role of anesthesia coordinator in 2018. Over the years, Ms. Barnard expanded her industry knowledge by obtaining a Six Sigma Yellow Belt, an administrative staff development certificate, and a youth and adult mental health first aid certificate.
In addition to her work with Essentia Health, Ms. Barnard directs peer emotional support services for persons with mental illnesses as a certified peer specialist for IndiGO. She is the facilitation leader for the Miller Dwan Foundation’s Reimagining Mental Health in Douglas County Initiative. Due to her vast knowledge, she is also the executive director of NAMI Lake Superior South Shore & Hope Haven Peer Respite. In this capacity, Ms. Barnard oversees the organization’s strategic plan, operations, administration, financial and resource management, and organizational programming.
Given her considerable experience, Ms. Barnard has been a featured guest on the Dr. Ken Duckworth Podcast’s “Discovering that Recovery is Possible.”
Ms. Barnard’s commitment to mental health extends beyond her professional roles. She is an active member of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Disability Rights Wisconsin, and she dedicates her time to educating her community about mental health. Her personal involvement with individuals in crisis, providing crucial support that has saved lives, is a testament to her dedication.
At the state level Ms. Barnard represents her community and the general public by serving on the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services Recovery Implementation Task Force and is a subcommittee chair. She also proudly serves on the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health after being appointed Governor Evers and chairs one of the Council’s subcommittees. In addition, Ms. Barnard serves on local coalitions and leads several initiatives in her own community. This same pattern of local, state, and national advocacy is seen in her work with NAMI.
Given her outstanding achievements, Chrissy Barnard received numerous awards, including two Volunteer of the Year Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Essentia Health, two Relentless Badger Awards for Mental Health Advocacy through the Independent Living Centers Coalition of Wisconsin, the Most Engaged Volunteer Award for the Northland through the Rosie Awards, and a Gloria Huntley Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. While her career has been filled with highlights, she takes the most pride in establishing her NAMI Affiliate’s Hope Haven Peer Respite Program, which is the first in Northern Wisconsin and only the second NAMI Peer Respite in the nation. Looking ahead, Chrissy intends to further her education by pursuing a master’s degree, a testament to her commitment to continuous learning and growth.
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