About Us
Our Mission
Our mission at Bridging the Gap Foundation is to address the disparities of access to quality mental health resources within communities of color through acknowledgment, advocacy, and assistance to people with mental health challenges. Please support Bridging the Gap Foundation with your donation today.
Our Vision
A Dallas where there is mental health parity and equal access to quality mental health treatment regardless of demographics, ethnicity, geography, or social-economic status.
Mental Health is health, too!
Mental Health is health, too!
Meet Our Board
The Board of Directors of the Bridging the Gap Foundation are comprised of a diverse group of individuals who share a common passion for helping all people navigate their mental health journey. Lending their time, talent, and energy to advocate for mental health parity, while guiding the mission of the Foundation.
Dr. Ella Williams
Behavioral Health Executive, Medical Director - Commerical BCBS of IL, NM, MT, OK, and TX
Mark Cooks
VP Commercial Banker/Community Leader, Frost Bank
Paul Conway
CEO, 1st Generation Media, LLC
Bonnie Cook
Mental Health Advocate
Alexis Britton, CFP, CLU, RICP
Momentum Wealth Strategies
Andrew McGarrahan, PHD
Carmen Thurston Webb, MD
Gary Cochran, MA, LPC-S
Prestoncrest Church of Christ, Campbell Counseling Group
Harry Francis II
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Retired)
Aurora Malatich
Zahria Whiting
Dr. Tamara Cannon
Wanda S. LeBlanc
Co-Founder, Ex Officio Board Member