About

Maggie G. Mortali, MPH (she/her) is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-NYC), one of the largest NAMI affiliates in the country. With more than a decade of experience in public health, mental health, and suicide prevention, she has a proven record of developing and executing innovative programs, products, and services that advance the mission-driven goals of the organizations she leads. 

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As CEO of NAMI-NYC, Maggie guides the organization's work to expand access to free, peer-led mental health education, support, and advocacy for New Yorkers and their families. She leads a team across programs, helpline service, workplace mental health, and policy and advocacy, positioning NAMI-NYC as a leading voice on mental health in New York City. 

Before joining NAMI-NYC, Maggie spent more than a decade at the nation's leading suicide prevention nonprofit, where she built and led a department dedicated to programs and workplace initiatives. She cultivated partnerships with large public and private sector employers to develop suicide prevention programs and strengthen employee mental health benefits and services. 

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​Maggie is a recognized thought leader in the use of internet-based technologies to reach at-risk populations experiencing barriers to accessing care. She has contributed significantly to the field through her published work and is a sought-after speaker, sharing her expertise on innovative suicide prevention strategies, program, evaluation and outcomes, workplace culture, and employee wellness.

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Her leadership has been recognized by Crain's New York Business, which named her to its 2026 Notable Leaders in Health Care, and by PoliticsNY and amNY as a Power Player in Healthcare.