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Name
Joan Mikula
Title
Panelist
Bio
Joan Mikula was appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) on May 11, 2015.
Commissioner Mikula has worked for DMH since 1985, serving as Deputy and Assistant Commissioner of the Department’s Child, Youth, and Family Division. She has dedicated her career to ensuring that children, youth, families and adults have every opportunity to participate in their growth and recovery and to be successful in their homes, schools and communities. Passionate about family voice and choice among individuals served and their families, Commissioner Mikula’s experience in education, child welfare, adult corrections, and juvenile justice as well as mental health administration in the private sector is significant and has guided the Department during her tenure. She brings a strong foundation of building collaborative partnerships which underscore the importance of culture and community in effective prevention, early intervention and treatment approaches that can make a difference in people’s lives.
Commissioner Mikula has worked for DMH since 1985, serving as Deputy and Assistant Commissioner of the Department’s Child, Youth, and Family Division. She has dedicated her career to ensuring that children, youth, families and adults have every opportunity to participate in their growth and recovery and to be successful in their homes, schools and communities. Passionate about family voice and choice among individuals served and their families, Commissioner Mikula’s experience in education, child welfare, adult corrections, and juvenile justice as well as mental health administration in the private sector is significant and has guided the Department during her tenure. She brings a strong foundation of building collaborative partnerships which underscore the importance of culture and community in effective prevention, early intervention and treatment approaches that can make a difference in people’s lives.
