CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 10, 2018--
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has selected Navigant
(NYSE: NCI) as the first recipient of the Outstanding Friend of NAMI
Award. The award honors Navigant for its exceptional efforts to further
NAMI’s mission of improving the lives of people affected by mental
illness.
“In choosing Navigant for this award, NAMI wishes to express our deep
appreciation for their contribution of high-level strategic planning and
development expertise,” said NAMI CEO Mary Giliberti, J.D. “Their
commitment to mental health and NAMI has allowed us to tap into their
expertise and use that knowledge to benefit all levels of the NAMI
organization, as well as help people with mental illness and their
families.”
According to Dave
Zito, Navigant managing director and Healthcare segment leader,
“Navigant is committed to working with providers, payers, and life
sciences companies to help improve access to treatment and support
networks, reduce stigma, and drive towards better health outcomes. We
greatly admire NAMI’s resolve to making healthcare better for people
with mental health conditions, and we’re proud to receive this
prestigious honor.”
Navigant and NAMI have worked together since 2016, and the organizations
are currently collaborating on NAMI’s long-term strategic plan. Navigant
employees contribute thousands of hours each year in a variety of
capacities, including skills-based volunteerism with organizations and
communities in need.
“Navigant employees are passionate about mental health, having donated
our consulting expertise and personal resources to help NAMI achieve its
goals,” said Joanne McHugh, managing director at Navigant. “We’re
grateful for the work NAMI does to improve the mental healthcare
landscape and experience for patients, families, and caregivers. We look
forward to continuing our work together in pursuit of our shared
mission.”
The award was presented on June 30 at the 2018 NAMI National Convention
in New Orleans.
About NAMI
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest
grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives
of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Join the
conversation at nami.org and
stay connected with #CureStigma and #StigmaFree on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Navigant
Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) is a specialized, global
professional services firm that helps clients take control of their
future. Navigant’s professionals apply deep industry knowledge,
substantive technical expertise, and an enterprising approach to help
clients build, manage, and/or protect their business interests. With a
focus on markets and clients facing transformational change and
significant regulatory or legal pressures, the firm primarily serves
clients in the healthcare, energy, and financial services industries.
Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and
technology/analytics services, Navigant’s practitioners bring sharp
insight that pinpoints opportunities and delivers powerful results. More
information about Navigant can be found at navigant.com.
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For more information, contact:
Kyle Bland
Navigant Investor
Relations
312.573.5624
kyle.bland@navigant.com
or
Richele
Keas
NAMI
703.516.7963
rkeas@nami.org
or
Alven
Weil
Navigant
704.995.5607
alven.weil@navigant.com
