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 Boards
The Board of Directors and Advisory Board 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.
Board of Directors

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

Vicki Warren
Financial Manager, UT Southwestern

Wanda S. LeBlanc
Co-Founder, Ex Officio Board Member

Patrick LeBlanc
Co-Founder, Ex Officio Board Member
Advisory Board

Angela Downes, J.D.
UNT Dallas Law School

Andrew McGarrahan, PhD

Conchita Adrijeski, LPC-S
CCTP UTTHSC Health Fort Worth

Courtney Brown
Sergeant, DART Police

Gary Cochran, MA, LPC-S
Prestoncrest Church of Christ, Campbell Counseling Group

Harry Francis II
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Retired)
