Sierra McNeil '15

• Director of Workforce Development at the Family Training and Advocacy Center (FTAC) in Philadelphia, leading initiatives to address the behavioral health workforce crisis across Pennsylvania

• President of the National Association of Social Workers – Pennsylvania Chapter (NASW-PA), representing and advocating for social workers statewide

• 2024–2025 Equity-Grounded Leadership (EGL) Fellow with the College for Behavioral Health Leadership, focused on creating a statewide, state-funded Behavioral Health Residency Program

• Instrumental in developing strategic partnerships with universities, provider agencies, and community organizations to elevate the behavioral health profession

• Leads efforts to improve workforce conditions, emphasizing higher wages, enhanced supervision, and expanded access to education and professional development

• Played a key role in several statewide initiatives, including the update of the 1993 Pennsylvania Crisis Regulations, the 988 Advocacy Coalition, and the OMHSAS Family Peer Support Specialist Steering Committee

• Recognized for her systems-level approach to change, tackling issues of inclusion, access, and representation in behavioral health policy

• Recipient of the 2024 City & State Pennsylvania Impact Award, honoring influential leaders advancing equity and community well-being

• Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Millersville University (Class of 2014) and a Master of Social Work from Temple University School of Social Work

• Dedicated to mentorship, collaboration, and transformative leadership, inspiring the next generation of social workers and behavioral health professionals