Jeremiah S. Rainville
NAMI Rhode Island PLC Representative
Nominated by Kimberly Comer, NAMI Florida PLC Representative, and seconded by Lori Schectman, NAMI Arizona PLC Representative
Member, NAMI Providence (RI)
Listen to Jeremiah's Candidate Speech
Job Title or Position:
NAMI Leadership Experience:
- NAMI Board of Directors, 2022-2025
- NAMI Rhode Island, 13+ Years
NAMI Program Leader Experience:
- NAMI Peer-to-Peer, NAMI Ending the Silence, NAMI Sharing Your Story with Law Enforcement, NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
Additional NAMI Involvement:
- Peer Leadership Council, Rhode Island Primary Representative and State Trainer in NAMI Peer-to-Peer Leader Trainer and NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Facilitator Trainer
Board Service:
- Hearts of Social Justice Advocate, At Large Board Member 1 year UMC and Oasis Wellness & Recovery Center, Board Member 2012-2014, Harbor House Clubhouse Board Member 2012-2013, and RI Mental Health Recovery Action Committee, Co-Chair 2011-2013
Public Service:
- Producer of Recovery to Reality Show 2017-2019, Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church, Lead Usher and Liturgist 2023-Current
Relationship to Mental Health:
- Individual with first-person experience of mental illness, Family member or direct support of someone with mental illness, Provider/mental health professional/employee in the field, Non-profit advocate
Candidate Strengths Assessment
The candidate indicated they have experience in the following areas that will help NAMI achieve its mission and strategic goals
- Advocacy, Mental Health Service/Support
The candidate indicated they have connections and networks in the following areas:
- Entertainment/Film/Television/The Arts, Social Media
Candidate Leadership Style
The candidate indicated the following descriptors represent their leadership style:
- Action-oriented, Decisive, Innovator, Outcome-oriented, Peacemaker, Team Player
Candidate Narrative
The candidate indicated specific skill areas identified as high priority for the 2025-2026 Board where they excel and additional skill areas that would be an asset to the NAMI Board:
Volunteer Management, Acute Hospital Support Group Facilitator, State Hospital Facilitator, Supervisor, Staff Parish Relations Committee Member, Homeless Advocate, Crisis Intervention Team Presenter on Psychosis and Trauma and sharing lived experience, Presenter to colleges and community events. neurodivergent Advocate, Founding Member of Luna Community Care - neurodivergent Support Person, Peer Support Person to Oasis Wellness & Recovery Center 2012-2019
I personally have helped advance the NAMI mission on the council by...
Increasing Peer Support at NAMI-Rhode Island and Nationally, training people in NAMI Programs and collaboration with NAMI State and Affiliate Offices to expand NAMI Peer-to-Peer and NAMI Connection. Peer Leadership Council Chair 2017-2019
I work well in coordination with other leaders to accomplish goals as evidenced by...
Coordination of training with other States, Team Player, Finding strength in others to Facilitate programs and eventually move forward with goals to employment and further education.