M4MH 2025 Honorary Chair Person

Kathy Bashor MC
President, NAMI Yavapai
President, AZ Peer and Family Coalition

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Kathy Bashor is a staunch advocate of peer and family-driven care in the behavioral health system. Her can-do spirit has resulted in the strengthening of the peer/family voice, access to care and choice in services throughout the system. Personally understanding the impact of trauma on health, Kathy led the Arizona Department of Health on a successful statewide campaign to adopt Trauma Informed Care into all aspects of the behavioral health system. Kathy earned her master’s degree from ASU where she served as faculty for four years. Kathy is retired from AHCCCS as the Bureau Chief of the Office of Individual and Family Affairs. Kathy calls herself “semi-retired” as she currently serves as President of both NAMI Yavapai and Arizona Peer and Family Coalition.

Kathy greatly values the opportunity to meet others who have met life challenges with courage and respect. Most importantly, Kathy has been able to find peace within herself.

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