Haley

Secretary
(she/her)

Haley is a recent college graduate currently exploring her interest in the intersection of law and mental health. She was diagnosed with OCD at age 7 and dermatillomania at age 16. Knowing the importance of support and encouragement during OCD recovery, Haley has been inspired to give back to the OCD community. She runs an Instagram account chronicling her treatment experience, wrote a children’s book on anxiety for a service project, and recently completed an undergraduate thesis on OCD and premature birth. In her free time, Haley loves to play with her cats, work on her eBay store, read, and knit. She is thrilled for the opportunity to channel her passion for OCD/BFRB advocacy through volunteering for Not Alone Notes!

Lila Cueva

Jr. Secretary
(she/her)

Lila is a junior in high school who has been part of Not Alone Notes since 2020. She became involved because of her mother (Dr. Karan Lamb) who introduced her to this wonderful organization. She has learned about mental health and OCD and realizes how she wants to offer support and hope for those struggling with OCD.

Brie Godin

(she/her)

Brie currently works as a research coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outside of work and in addition to Not Alone Notes she has been involved in multiple mental health advocacy pursuits and activities including special interest groups through the International OCD foundation and various social media spaces. Brie also enjoys art and music. She plays violin in multiple community orchestras and loves to crochet in her spare time.

Violet

(she/her)

Violet is a 16 year old junior in high school, and was recently diagnosed after a lifetime battle with OCD. Violet has always had a want to help others, as well as a passion for art. By finding NAN, she was able to find a creative and expressive outlet for her. In the future, Violet hopes to get a doctorate in psychology and help others with any types of mental illness. In her free time, Violet loves swimming, running, painting, and all things ballet!

Bronwen Evans

(she/her)

Bronwen discovered Not Alone Notes when she was looking for resources to help her manage her OCD and anxiety. She loves the creative and supportive community at Not Alone Notes and is extremely grateful to be part of their talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic team! A former volunteer for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Boston, where she helped with song circles, open mics, and other creative programming for those with anxiety and mood disorders, Bronwen continues her outreach through music as half of an acoustic duo that she formed with her partner. They love to perform at porchfests, open mics, and especially at events that support local mental health organizations. Donuts, velvety horse noses, cats, graphic novels, and kindness make her really happy.

Dr. Karan Lamb

(she/her)

Dr. Karan Lamb is a Florida licensed psychologist with experience treating children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group therapy. She received her doctoral degree from George Washington University. Karan has spent the past 20 years working with families with OCD and anxiety-related issues. She participates with several professional organizations, enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, photography and is a writer for Not Alone Notes.

Rachel

Rachel is a sophomore in college and majors in Psychology. She has been involved in the OCD community since 2017. Rachel aspires to become a mental health advocate, be more involved in various mental health communities, and to improve the quality and accessibility of mental health care. In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her dog, knitting, and drawing. She is excited to be a part of the Not Alone Notes team!

Alex Georgiadis

(she/they)

Alex works at a grassroots community organization advocating for more just and equitable policies in Colorado. Alex became passionate about OCD advocacy after being diagnosed at 21 and wanting others to realize that there is hope and freedom on the journey to recovery. In their free time, Alex loves to hike, rock climb, play volleyball, swim, and play with her energetic puppy, Jasper.

Delena S.

Delena is a mental health advocate who experienced OCD for 25 years prior to a diagnosis. After finally receiving a diagnosis and treatment, she became active in the OCD community by speaking at the OCD Convention, volunteering at the 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk , and offering her time in the IOCDF office. She loves to spend time with her dog, listening to audiobooks, and watching live music. As a Note Alone Note writer, she hopes to encourage people in their OCD/BFRB fight!

Kaitlyn

(she/her)

Kaitlyn is a pediatric occupational therapist living in Texas after growing up in New England and attending school in Pennsylvania. She loves art, dance, sunflowers, dogs, and hugs. Kaitlyn developed OCD in childhood and was diagnosed at age 20. She is delighted to spread hope and joy to others with the message that recovery is possible!

Alex B.

(He/him)

Alex is in college studying Marketing Communications and English. At college, he is also involved in choir, dance and the TV/Film production club. Alex loves Taylor Swift and has enjoyed playing her music on the guitar and listening to it in the car. He loves to make art, hang out with friends and go on walks. Alex loves working with NAN because he struggles with OCD and loves making art to spread positivity and hope.

Emerson

(they/them)

Emerson is a work in progress who loves plants, animals, inorganic chemistry, words, glitter, and stickers. Emerson takes on the world with their service dog, Peppercorn, at their side. They graduated with a degree in chemistry and art in 2023 and are currently busy being a chemist in Michigan, though they are originally from North Carolina. They love snails as a representation of their chronic illness, OCD, autism, and disability story. Emerson loves going for short walks with their partner and learning as many new things as possible.

Olivia Cyr

Olivia Cyr is a 17 year old high school student who has had OCD most of her life. After seeking intensive treatment when 12 years old, she discovered a passion to help encourage others with OCD. She was a leader of a yahoo support group for teens with OCD for 2 years with over 500 members. After graduating, she hopes to pursue a degree in social work and work in a clinical setting to help those with mental illness. Olivia works with Not Alone Notes by helping create, write, and send cards.