National Advisory Council
Providing guidance and expertise to the foundation on strategic planning, major grant initiatives, and other priorities.National Advisory Council members have expertise in fields related to the Hogg Foundation’s mission, including psychiatry, community health, social work, sociology, philanthropy, public policy, and law. They bring a variety of perspectives to our work, including consumer and family advocacy, lived experience of mental health, public and private sector practice, academia, and rural life.
Appointed by the foundation’s executive director, council members serve staggered five-year terms and meet annually.
Tracee Black-Fall
Term of Service: 2024 - 2029
Ms. Black-Fall is a Certified Community Health Worker, Certified Family Peer Supporter, an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant. Her impact extends nationally through her work with faith-based communities, where she enhances mental health literacy, promotes suicide prevention, and champions holistic wellness.
H. Stephen Cooper, MSW, PhD, LCSW
Term of Service: 2024 - 2029
Dr. Cooper is Professor of Social Work and Chair of the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota. He has more than 30 years of work experience in rural communities, including law enforcement, child and adolescent mental health, residential treatment, administration, and rural network planning and development.
Angelique Harris, PhD
Term of Service: 2023 - 2028
Dr. Harris is Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and is an Associate Professor in General Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine. Their research examines how groups construct health issues and how the structural marginalization and stigmatization they experience impact their experiences with health care.
Jennifer Maedgen, PhD
Term of Service: 2024 - 2029
Dr. Maedgen serves as the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for The University of Texas at Austin, as well as the Electronic Information Resources Coordinator. Her office also coordinates accommodations under the auspices of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas.
Luis Zayas, PhD
Term of Service: 2023 - 2028
Dr. Zayas is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He is a nationally recognized academic and higher education administrator who has made significant contributions in the field of social work.
LaToya Smith, PhD
Term of Service: 2026 - 2031
Dr. Smith is Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director at The University of Texas at Austin, where she oversees academic services, student-athlete development, and community initiatives. A proven leader in navigating organizational change, Dr. Smith has guided systemic efforts in student success, campus climate, and compliance.
Raphael Travis, Jr., PhD, LCSW
Term of Service: 2026 - 2031
Dr. Travis serves as Director of the MSW Program at the University of Delaware. His research, practice, and consultancy work emphasize healthy development over the life-course, resilience, and civic engagement. His research focuses on expressive arts, especially Hip-Hop culture, as a source of health and well-being for individuals and communities.