A Team Effort
The onset of schizophrenia can be a devastating for a person and their loved ones.
Schizophrenia InSight was founded to improve the outcomes for those affected,
for a positive quality of life to be achieved.
Our
Story
Why Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia affected the life of several of our founders when a family member started experiencing early onset psychosis. Our eyes were opened to the difficulties with schizophrenia.
We found a lack of understanding and support, difficulty in finding care - especially for immediate intervention, limited funding for research and treatment, and the damaging effects of stigma on all those involved.
After years of working to navigate the survival and well-being journey, we decided we were ready to focus on helping others like our loved one - and we founded Schizophrenia InSight. We want a schizophrenia diagnosis to be less devastating and we want improved outcomes for all involved. We believe this is possible by increasing support and decreasing the stigma surrounding schizophrenia. This conviction is built in our organization's framework, as described below.
What Do We Believe?
Mission
Drastically
improving the outcomes
for those affected
by schizophrenia
Vision
We strive to
increase the support and
decrease the stigma for
those affected by schizophrenia
Values
We support the following values:
Community & Dream-Chasing
Hope & Inclusivity
Science & Support
Who is the Current Leadership Team?
Below are our board members who are, so to speak, committed to keeping the lighthouse light on for all affected by schizophrenia and to be a voice for those wanting to improve the outcomes for those affected by schizophrenia.
Jeremiah Schofield
President. Founder
Focus: Greater investment into research for schizophrenia.
Profession: Executive in Social Security, Town Councilman, Author, Executive Coach
Education: BA in Communications, Masters in Business Administration, Executive Certificate in Public Policy
Suzanna Schofield
Vice President, Founder
Focus: Greater support for people with schizophrenia and family members.
Profession: College Student at Wellesley College, President of SHIRA Foundation
Education: In progress, BA in Environmental Studies and Peace and Justice Studies
Joanna Schofield
Secretary, Founder
Focus: The community should support those affected by schizophrenia similar to how other diseases are treated.
Profession: Fundraiser at Johns Hopkins University, President of Professionals Who Care
Education: BA in International Development, MA in Nonprofit Management, Management Development Certificate
Clay Kelly
Treasurer, Founder
Focus: It is important for allies to come alongside those affected by schizophrenia.
Profession: Program Lead at Social Security
Education: BA in Economics