Leadership

Carter Stokes
Signature Program Coordinator
Carter Stokes began his professional journey in January 2025 with a deep personal connection to mental health. Having lived with anxiety and depression, Carter’s experience with mental illness began during his school years, and his understanding of mental health has been shaped by both personal struggles and family members who have faced similar challenges.
 
This background fuels Carter’s passion for supporting others—particularly peers and family members—by helping them gain a better understanding of mental illness and learn effective coping strategies. Through his work at NAMI York-Adams, Carter is committed to fostering empathy, awareness, and resilience in those affected by mental health issues, striving to make a positive impact on the lives of others navigating similar experiences.
 
Rosa Gonzalez
Fundraising & Outreach Coordinator

Rosa Gonzalez brings both professional dedication and lived experience to her role at NAMI York-Adams. Having survived her own difficult chapters with mental health, she understands what it feels like to struggle in silence and still to keep going. Her journey fuels her passion for connection, compassion and creating safe spaces for others.

In her role, Rosa builds relationships across the community, coordinates meaningful outreach, and amplifies mental health awareness so no one has to face their battles alone.

Amya Steele
Accountant

Amya is a student majoring in Accounting with a minor in International Business graduating in the year 2025. She has been working in accounting and administration since she graduated from Spring Grove Area High School in 2020. Amya brings with her 7 years of experience with writing, bookkeeping, administration, marketing, leadership, and management.   

Amya’s experience with mental health began with family members close to her who suffered depression also when she started volunteering at the UPMC Hospital in York, PA. Seeing patients who were in the hospital due to suicide attempts, domestic violence, anxiety and depression opened her mind more. She was helping patients ranging from age 12-80 by reading them books, handing out crossword puzzles and coloring books, and being an open and listening ear for them. Amya wants to continue to help others and make a positive impact on people’s lives while also doing what she loves in accounting.   

National Alliance on Mental Illness York-Adams County