Ayla Colella is senior director of practice improvement at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. With subject matter expertise in mental health and substance use, workforce capacity building, and leadership development, Colella guides the strategic vision for fee-based consulting services, aligning offerings with market trends and organizational goals. She possesses a deep understanding of program mechanics, systems, and their interdependencies, and has leveraged this knowledge to develop effective, system-wide strategies for sustainable change. With a proven track record in driving organizational improvement and achieving exceptional results, she has represented the National Council in several conferences and webinars and influenced national policy discussions.