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Mental Health Association in New York State
(MHANYS) Names New CEO

The Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Glenn Liebman as the Chief Executive Officer of MHANYS. He has worked as a senior administrator in the health and mental health community for the past twelve years.

MHANYS is a voluntary not-for-profit statewide association with 32 local affiliates in communities throughout New York State dedicated to promoting mental health and recovery by encouraging consumer empowerment, overcoming discrimination, and raising public awareness through education, advocacy, and public information. The mission of MHANYS is to ensure that the public mental health policy is fair, just, and promotes equality and opportunity. MHANYS brings together service recipients, families, professionals, advocates, and concerned citizens to address all aspects of mental health and mental illness.

Liebman commented, “I am very appreciative of the MHANYS Board of Directors for giving me the opportunity to become Director of the organization. Over the last decade, I have worked both as a mental health advocate and in various policy positions in state government. During that time, I have worked very closely with many of the members of MHANYS and have always had great respect for the values and goals of the organization. I very much look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in improving the lives of recipients of mental health services.”

Most recently, Liebman was the director of the Adult Home Initiative in the New York State Department of Health.

Prior to that, he was the first Program Director for Kendra’s Law at the New York State Office of Mental Health.

From 1994 – 1998, Liebman served as the Director of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill New York State, the largest family based mental health organization in New York State.

Richard Dowhy, MHANYS Board Chair, was pleased with the selection, saying, “The Board is delighted by the selection of Glenn. It is our belief that Glenn will serve as an ardent supporter of our Mission. Under Glenn’s leadership, we are confident that the organization will take on a new level of transparency.”

In addition to his work to improve the mental health system, Liebman has authored several sports humor books. He lives with his wife and son in Guilderland.

MHANYS’ administrative offices are located at 194 Washington Avenue in Albany.