A NURTURING VILLAGE
leadership Team
Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Here are the people who work hard to make our mission possible!
Executive Director & Founder
Monica Lake, psD, NCSP, QS
My love for mental health matters and wellbeing grew out of my curiosity to understand humans. I dedicated my life to helping people as a psychologist, first working in schools and then working in a clinical setting. The barriers to accessing mental health services and the limited support services in our community motivated the start of A Nurturing Village. I wanted to create a space for all neurodiversity to meet and understand, accept, and help each other!
Program Director & Co-Founder
Brooke BrammeR, MS
I'm a neurodivergent affirming therapist with personal and professional experience helping people understand their strengths and affirming their differences. As a parent of an autistic teenager, I have great sympathy for how difficult and at times lonely this journey can be. That's why I have designed and implemented a number of inclusive programs for individuals who are neurodivergent. I have seen these experiences validate and improve lives. I can't wait to continue this work with more members of our community.
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President
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Secretary
Molly hamburger
After 15 years in Sales Leadership I took a step back and am currently staying home with my two daughters. Mental Health is so incredibly important to me and was a huge reason why I made the decision to leave the corporate world and focus more on my family and my personal wellbeing. I wanted to be an example that living a happy and fulfilled life is more important than any job. For fun our family loves going to the beach, swimming, playing with our puppy and having all the dance parties we can. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of something that truly matters and is making a difference in our community.
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Treasurer
Shey Cunha, PsyD, NCSP
I'm a Licensed School Psychologist and certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT). I've dedicated my life to mental health and helping children and families. I collaborate with schools and closely support families in order to maximize outcomes for children and teens. Mental health is my day in and day out. I prioritize positive actions and hope to help others do the same!
I'm a full-time mom of 4 amazing children and run a busy private practice in Lakeland, FL. I also collaborate with schools and families to help understand behaviors and support positive changes. Rooted in the passion for children finding pathways to nurture their strengths to overcome what impedes their academic, social and emotional functioning.
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Board Member
Angela Weck, LCSW, MSW, QS
I'm a long time advocate of mental health services and have dedicated my life to helping children and families. I'm committed to bringing mental health services to all in need and have a especial passion for reducing stigma around mental health.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and currently serve as a Coordinator of School Social Work Services in Hillsborough County Public Schools. I'm also is a certified Mental Health First Aide trainer for the National Council of Mental Wellbeing. I have received extensive training in trauma, effects of violence on young people and mental health counseling. I also contribute to the field by being a qualified supervisor for registered social work interns and contributing time and expertise to professional and nonprofit organizations. I maintain my own mental health by regularly gardening, spending time with her friends, husband and 3 children.