Yolanta Kovalko is a trained FSG Facilitator, experienced educator, dedicated advocate, and committed member of the NAMI community. She completed her FSG Facilitator training in February 2025 and serves on the NAMI Cambridge-Middlesex Board. As an experienced face-to-face (F2F) teacher, Yolanta has taught four F2F classes, creating supportive spaces where families can learn, connect, and feel empowered.

Yolanta is also passionate about building understanding and compassion around mental health. She speaks to police academy cadets, sharing the importance of treating people living with mental health conditions with dignity, humanity, and respect. A strong advocate for NAMI legislation and policy priorities, she is committed to using her voice and experience to advance meaningful change, strengthen communities, and promote greater understanding of mental health.

Lori Brannigan Kelly is a wife, mother and writer. Since February of 2024, she has served on the Board of Directors for NAMI~Cape Ann. In 2025, Lori participated in an 8-week NAMI Family to Family program. In May of 2026, she was certified as a NAMI Family Support Group Facilitator. Lori attends monthly NAMI Family Support Group ZOOM meetings. In addition to this Dual Diagnosis group, Lori also serves as a Co-Facilitator for the NAMI Central Middlesex Family Support Group.

For the past 20 years, Lori has navigated care for her eldest child’s alcoholism and bipolar disorder. In NAMI, she has found tremendous direction, support and fellowship.