The NAMI SWWA Office is open from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Our office is open to the public. Call us at (360) 695-2823 or email us at [email protected].
Kim Schneiderman
Executive Director
Kim spent almost 23 years in the pharmacy field, focusing on mental health. She also has experience with government and mental health agencies, the department of corrections, state and local hospitals, residential providers, and substance abuse providers.
Before becoming the Executive Director, Kim was the Board President of NAMI Oregon and then NAMI SW WA. She has volunteered thousands of hours over the years to various NAMI organizations and continues to collaborate with others in the Southwest Washington community and beyond.
Sandy Silveria
Administrative Assistant
Sandy worked in Developmental Disabilities for over 30 years before coming to NAMI SWWA. She started the Clark County DD Parent Coalition, was the first Personal Agent for students with transition funding upon leaving high school and had her own business for 15 years, taking adults with developmental disabilities on one-on-one vacations all over the world. She is excited to be with NAMI SWWA in a less “out in the field” role as Administrative Assistant, and says that this will be her last job.
Sandy is the proud parent of two incredible young men. Her oldest is a musician who lives in the other Vancouver – Canada – with his wife and her granddaughter. Her youngest, who experiences Angelman Syndrome, lives in Supported Living here in this Vancouver. In her spare time Sandy really enjoys meeting up, and catching up, with friends from all her past jobs.
Beth Iversen
Community Educator
Beth has spent the past two decades working in the private and public sectors while raising her children. In 2017, her life took a transformative turn as she encountered a personal experience related to a friend’s mental health condition. Beth began volunteering with NAMI Multnomah and in 2019, she started attending NAMI individual support and family support groups.
Beth feels fortunate to be allowed to foster meaningful and compassionate connections in the community. She is excited to be part of this inspiring team of people and looks forward to contributing to NAMI’s important work.
Dylan Forbes
Outreach and Programs Manager
Dylan Forbes served as an Aircraft Fuel Systems Mechanic in the US Air Force from 2008 until 2019. During his illustrious career, he served in multiple duty stations across Asia and Europe. He was a Volunteer Victim Advocate for individuals who experienced Military Sexual Trauma, Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Program Augmenting Instructor and held a special duty as an Ancillary Training Instructor.
After military service, he continued to serve his community as a Volunteer Alpine ski Patroller at Mount Hood, Oregon, until COVID-19 and a family member’s illness caused Dylan to start taking his mental health personally. After two years of self-work, Dylan found NAMI to reconnect with the community. He found like-minded individuals who chose to break down the stigma of mental health. He is deeply honored to serve again as Program Manager at NAMI Southwest Washington, and he is honored to manage the support groups and classes that saved his life.