Linda Rosenberg, MSW
Executive Director for External Relations, Columbia University Department of Psychiatry | Advisor, Mindful Philanthropy
Linda Rosenberg is the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry’s Executive Director for External Relations, amplifying the department’s voice in public education, practice, and policy. Additionally, Linda works with government agencies, nonprofits, and private companies on the design, financing, and delivery of services.
Prior to joining Columbia, Linda was President and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health from 2004 until 2019. The National Council helped secure passage of the federal parity law and the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act; developed the national Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration grant program and the Medicaid Health Home option; ensured passage of the Excellence in Mental Health Act that established Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics; and introduced Mental Health First Aid in the US. Until 2004, Linda was New York State’s Senior Deputy Commissioner for Mental Health, during which time she opened New York’s first Mental Health Court.
WHY MENTAL HEALTH?
Over 20% of the population lives with a mental health or substance use disorder.
From academic achievement to economic mobility and overall equality, mental health and addiction play a central role in every major social issue.
Mindful Philanthropy envisions a world in which all funders are invested in solutions that integrate mental health and well-being so that all people have equitable access to the tools and resources they need to be well.
ABOUT
Mindful Philanthropy was founded in 2020 with the mission to catalyze impactful funding in mental health, addiction, and well-being. We envision a world in which all funders are invested in solutions that integrate mental health and well-being so that all people have equitable access to the tools and resources they need to be well.