07/15/2026
In Honor of BIPOC (Minority) Mental Health Awareness Month, We Will Introduce to Get to Know our NAMI CC 1st Vice President, Daryl Graves; As well as Share Community Defined Strategies and Culturally Responsive Services we Utilize at NAMI CC to Serve the Cultural and Ethnic Demographics of Contra Costa County
THURSDAY,
July 16, 2026 from 7-8:30 pm
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82352215770?pwd=ZFJwOHRSV0szYUduTVBGVmFDVXJIUT09
Meeting ID: 823 5221 5770
Passcode: 941943
Speaker: Daryl Graves, NAMI CC 1st Vice President of the Board of Directors
Facilitated by Gigi Crowder
Joined by a Diverse Group of NAMI CC Staff Reflecting the Cultural and Ethnic Demographics of this County
In 2008, inspired by Campbell’s charge to end stigma and provide mental health support for BIPOC communities, July was designated as the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by the U.S. House of Representatives. There have been recent attempts to change the month’s name, but at NAMI CC, we continue to recognize the importance of honoring Bebe Moore Campbell’s incredible legacy and groundbreaking work in helping to shift the mental health culture in under served communities.
At this month’s General Meeting, we are excited that our guest speaker will be Daryl Graves, our 1st Vice President of the NAMI CC Board of Directors. Daryl has a background in computer software and hardware engineering and brings a unique perspective to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Belonging) initiatives. He considers himself a student in this life journey, striving to make each day better than the last for himself and others. Seven years ago, he made a mid-career pivot into DEIB from his technology career. Daryl previously reported to a Chief Diversity Officer and led diversity efforts at a startup. Daryl has founded, supported, and led employee resource groups (ERGs), amongst other initiatives. He resides in Northern California / Discovery Bay with his wife Nikki, 12-year-old girl/boy twins, two rabbits (sisters), and two golden doodles (brother/sister)!
If you have Questions or Comments for our speakers during the presentation, you may contact Gigi Crowder at [email protected].
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