Notes from the Executive Director

Abstract

esther Pla is the President and Ceo of Connections: Health, Wellness and Advocacy, a leading provider of behavioral health services in Cleveland. ms. Pla, a registered nurse by trade, has worked in the field of mental health for nearly forty years. she served on the board of NAmI metro Cleveland prior to the merger of NAmI metro and NAmI Cuyahoga County. esther writes “I love NAmI and with the changes in funding for all and my many years of administrative experience, I believe I can help to insure NAmI’s future.” Through esther’s leadership, Connections has been a longtime host for NAmI support Groups and Family to Family courses and is one of the leaders in fundraising and team development for the walk.