Throughout her life, Becky Brasfield has dedicated herself to mental health recovery, social reform, and disability rights. She was selected to Disability Lead as an inaugural 2015 Institute Fellow, a competitively selected opportunity for emerging leaders with diverse disabilities who unite for an immersive, transformative experience exploring their leadership skills. As a system impacted person, she is advocates for others and is a member of the Illinois Alliance for Reentry and Justice, the People’s Liberty Project and Access Living’s Cook County Safety and Justice Challenge workgroup. Becky, most importantly, believes that a loving community of encouragement, opportunity and hope can transform a person’s life for the better.

She has been invited to be on the training teams for the State of Illinois Division of Mental Health Regional Recovery Trainings for Certified Recovery Support Specialists and Wellness Recovery Action Plan facilitators. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Illinois.

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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

• NAMI IL Alliance of Peer Professionals, President

• Easterseals Chicago, Board of Directors 

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RECOGNITION:

• Crain's Business Chicago 2022 Notable Black Leaders and Executives

• Disability Lead 2015 Inaugural Fellow

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MEMBERSHIPS:

• NAMI IL Alliance of Peer Professionals

• National Association of Peer Supporters

• People's Liberty Project

• Illinois Alliance for Justice and Reentry

• Access Living Cook County Safety and Justice 

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CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)

• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPRS)

• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP)

• Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator

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EDUCATION:

• B.S. Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign

• M.A. Sociology, University of Illinois, Champaign

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