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Carrie Blumert, Chief Executive Officer

Carrie Blumert currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK), the state’s premiere, boots-on-the-ground nonprofit serving Oklahomans primarily at the intersection of mental illness and homelessness. She has a passion for ensuring everyone living with mental illness and addiction has access to affordable treatment, safe housing, and a supportive community.

Prior to her time at MHAOK, Carrie was elected to serve as Oklahoma County Commissioner representing District 1 from 2019 – 2024. She was the youngest female county commissioner elected in state history. Currently, Carrie serves on the boards of ReMerge of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Humane Society and Teach for America Oklahoma City. She holds a master’s degree in Public Health from the OU Health Sciences Center, a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Services from Oklahoma State, and is currently a Fulcrum Fellow with the Center for Community Investment.

Need to contact Carrie? Call 918-382-2402 or email kmercer@mhaok.org.

Mark Davis joined Mental Health Association Oklahoma in 2005 after earning his master’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma. He has more than thirty years of experience in mental health, homelessness services and nonprofit leadership and has dedicated his career to transforming service delivery systems that support the most vulnerable community members. His clinical service management, program innovation, strategic planning and advocacy skills help to expand access to quality mental health care, stable housing and comprehensive support services. Mark serves as MHAOK’s Chief Programs Officer and oversees a broad portfolio of mental health and housing services programs that serve individuals living with serious mental illness, homelessness and addiction. His work has been instrumental in the expansion of evidence-based recovery programs, cost-effective housing solutions and community partnerships that reduce reliance on emergency response systems while fostering long-term stability for those in need.

Mark A. Davis, LCSW, Chief Programs Officer

Jessica is a certified public accountant and has spent over a decade working in the accounting field. She has been with the Association since 2017 as both assistant controller and controller. Previously, Jessica worked in public accounting as an auditor with a regional firm. Jessica received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (cum laude) from Northeastern State University, obtained her CPA license through the Oklahoma Accountancy Board and is a member of the Oklahoma Society of CPAs well as the American Institute of CPAs. She is responsible for accounting, finance, audit and grant management.

Jessica Phillips, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

John Manning joined Mental Health Association Oklahoma in 2023 after serving more than 30 years in various corporate leadership and consulting roles, striving to develop and apply productive work environment strategies. After so many years in the corporate world, John was searching for more impactful work. He found his home at MHAOK as Chief Operations Officer. John has worked with executive, administrative and operational teams to help build effective business strategies. With his background in human resources and accounting, John brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role. John, a CPA, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Northeastern University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Phillips University.

John Manning, CPA, Chief Operations Officer

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