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, and 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.
Courtney Campbell
Term of Service: 2027 - 2032
Courtney Campbell is the Program Manager for Community Education and Outreach at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts, where she oversees educational programming, outreach, and initiatives that empower individuals and communities through storytelling and leadership. She is particularly passionate about creating opportunities for young people to shape the programs, policies, and conversations that affect their lives.
Deb Coffy
Term of Service: 2027 - 2032
Deb Coffy is the New York City program manager for Black Girls Smile, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental health and well-being through culturally responsive education, healing spaces, and access to care. She focuses on programs that highlight mental health and well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive people between the ages of 13 and 26, as well as their families, communities, and school staff.
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 those groups 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.
Iván Jesús Orellana
Term of Service: 2027 - 2032
Iván Jesús Orellana is currently a Master of Public Health student in Community Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health with the long-term academic goal of pursuing doctoral research focused on understanding health inequities and translating research findings into meaningful improvements in population health and well-being. He is also actively involved in community-based organizations that seek to support youth development, educational opportunities, and overall well-being.
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.
Luis Zayas, PhD
Term of Service: 2023 - 2028
Dr. Zayas is Professor at the School of Social Work and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology 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.