Mission
The Mental Health for Athletes Initiative exists to strengthen youth sport communities by placing mental wellness at the heart of athletic development. We cultivate leadership, build resilience, and champion the whole athlete—in sport and in life.
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Mental Health for Athletes
Mental Health For Athletes Initiative
Advisory Board
CJ Tomaskovic
Board of Directors
St Martin de Porres CYO Basketball
Matthew Paquet
Director of Athletics
Dutchess Community College
Harrison Baker
Associate Athletic Director/Director of External Affairs
Marist University
Michael Corsano
Athletic Administrator for Roy C. Ketcham High School & Wappingers Junior High School
Wappingers Central School District
Jill Dennin-Philipbar
Teacher, Our Lady of Lourdes High School
CYO Coordinator, Dutchess & Ulster Counties
Kaitlin Leach
Deputy Director of Athletics
Director of Student-Athlete Welfare
Vassar College
Dr. Paul M. Fanuele
Superintendent of Schools
Spackenkill UFSD
Danielle Cullen, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Founder & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Hudson Valley Psychiatry
Michael Esposito
Leadership & Performance Coach
Founder, Amplifying Leadership
2026 Mental Health for Athletes Initiative
On April 22, 2026, in partnership with The Kevin Love Fund, Play Like a Champion Today, and Marist College, MHA Dutchess hosted the Mental Health for Athletes Coaches Conference at The Cornell Boathouse at Marist University.
We are able to share most of this conference with you on our YouTube page, please check it out. We're planning another conference in November at Mount Saint Mary College, please check back for more info.
Champions for Mental Health Podcast
Episode One is below, for the full playlist, visit @MHADutchess on YouTube here, or find us on your platform of choice here.
A Special Thank You to The Kevin Love Fund for their Support, Presentations, & Curriculum
