As Laurie says of herself, "I am a mother of an adopted adult son who suffers with mental illness.  My advocacy began with my son, but greatly expanded in the past several years after observing the dysfunctional manner with which persons suffering with mental issues were being treated or, more correctly, not treated.  I truly believe many of the current issues surrounding the treatment of mental illness are the unintended consequences of good intentioned efforts to right previous injustices. I am looking forward to making a difference!" 

In her professional life, Ms. Goldstein works for Freescale Semiconductor in Chandler as a Senior User Experience & Usability Engineer.  You'll have to ask her to explain what that means.  But, a review of her community activities demonstrates her willingness to be involved in community service.

Dr.  Charles Goldstein, her husband, has joined Laurie on the MHA-AZ Board of Directors.  He serves as an emergency room physician at John C. Lincoln Sonoran Health and Emergency Center.   A quick review of his resume highlights the involvement that Charles has had in the delivery of emergency room services in hospitals throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.   In addition, Dr. Goldstein is a Fellow in the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.  He has shown his willingness to be an active community volunteer with his service on various community nonprofit boards in the Valley. 

What a dynamic duo we have with Laurie and Charles.  Welcome!