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Jonathan Delman, J.D., M.P.H.
Community Health Leaders 2008
Area(s) of Expertise: Mental Health
Leader's Biography 2008: JONATHAN DELMAN, Executive Director, Consumer Quality Initiatives, Roxbury, MA Jonathan Delman has struggled with mental illness his entire adult life. Aware of everyday stigmas surrounding his mental illness, Delman has chosen to help others like himself to improve their experiences. He founded Consumer Quality Initiatives, which partners with consumers and academics to conduct high-quality research on people’s experiences with mental health services. He then provides the results to policy makers and service providers to help them improve services. His work has changed the way the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health cares for adolescents with mental health issues.
Where this Leader can be reached today: Consumer Quality Initiatiaves, Inc. 132 Kemble St. Roxbury, MA 02119-2825 Phone: 617-427-0505 Fax: 617-445-5846 E-mail: jdelman@cqi-mass.org www.cqi-mass.org
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