Teri Brister, Ph.D., LPC, serves as Senior Science Advisor at the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She works collaboratively with NAMI’s Medical Office to ensure all clinical content attains the highest possible standards of accuracy, relevance, and value supported by research. She serves as a subject matter expert on NAMI National Signature Programs and works with all Executive Team members to establish and maintain collaborations that advance NAMI’s resources and partnerships. Dr. Brister is the author of NAMI Basics and co-author of the NAMI Homefront program. From July 2018 through June 2024, she served as the SMI Patient and Family Engagement Expert for the SAMHSA-funded APA SMI Adviser project. Prior to joining NAMI, Dr. Brister worked for twenty years in the Mississippi community mental health system, working in both clinical and administrative roles, including Assistant Executive Director in two different centers. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi.