Monthly Luncheon: Mental Health Awareness

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Mental Health Awareness
Speakers: 
About Chase Cotten: 
"Chase is the Operations Director at The Willow Center, a DMHA-certified and CARF-accredited outpatient substance use treatment and mental health counseling agency in  Brownsburg and Pittsboro, Indiana. It's his privilege to direct their project management, strategic planning, operational systems, compliance, public relations, and business development efforts. He also serves as the co-president of the Hendricks County Health Partnership. Chase's mission is to live and work in a way that will ensure his epitaph reads 'he made a positive difference.' "

About Sierra Hess: 
My name is Sierra Hess, and I am an LCSW and the Director of County Operations at Cummins Behavioral Health in Hendricks County. I am often recognized for my warm, supportive leadership style and my commitment to maintaining a truly trauma-informed environment within our office. I genuinely love helping clinicians deepen their passion, build confidence, and grow in their ability to serve the consumers in our community. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals across the lifespan—youth, adults, and people from all backgrounds. Much of my professional foundation, however, comes from serving criminal-justice–involved individuals. I spent several years working within IDOC, supporting one of our most vulnerable populations. It was in that environment that I discovered my passion for program development, peer leadership, and macro-level change. That experience ultimately led me to the role I hold today, where I have the opportunity to lead more broadly and positively impact our community at a systems level. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, coloring, and occasionally binge-watching the latest reality TV show . Anything involving sunshine fills my cup—I spend most evenings and weekends on my backyard deck with my daughters, enjoying the outdoors and recharging. Finding small, meaningful ways to take care of myself allows me to continue showing up fully for my team and the people we serve.

About Jama Donovan: 
Jama Donovan is the Workforce Wellness Director for Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI) and has over 25 years of experience working with people in multiple roles spanning across child welfare, government, and education. Jama was hired to promote, assist, and develop companies in Indiana to be Bell Seal Certified. Through this certification, Jama helps workplaces lead with trust and support, explore how business leaders can integrate mental health communication to cultivate supportive people managers. Jama is passionate about helping businesses understand more about the impact of mental health concerns in workplace and how to best support their workforce.
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Location: Brownsburg Fire Territory - 470 E Northfield Dr, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Lunch: TBA
Cost: $15 for members | $20 for nonmembers

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