LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support has named Brad Mitchell as its new board president and Jean-Micheal Veen as technology and development chair.
Mitchell is the president of MojoHost; Veen, who also joined the Pineapple Support board, is the CEO of F2F.com.
“Jean-Micheal is passionate about the work we do and brings both technical and operational expertise,” said Pineapple Support founder Leya Tanit. “As Pineapple Support continues to grow, his experience and insight will strengthen the systems needed to provide even more care to the community in the years ahead.”
Veen enthused about the appointment.
“At F2F.com, we’ve always believed that building a sustainable platform starts with genuinely caring about the people on it,” he said. “Supporting Pineapple Support was therefore a logical step for us from the start. Joining the board is a commitment to go further. My focus will be on expanding access to services and increasing industry participation.”
Tanit also praised Mitchell.
“Brad has served on the board of Pineapple Support since its inception, providing meaningful guidance and support for the past eight years,” she said. “I’m excited to work more closely with him in his new role as president, as we continue to expand and advance our mission.”
Added Mitchell, “I am incredibly proud of what Pineapple Support has accomplished, honored to accept this role, and excited to help expand its ability to reach and support more lives. When you meet people whose lives have been saved, as I have, it stays with you forever. I am deeply grateful to my predecessor, Alison Boden, for her selfless hard work and dedication throughout her tenure. I will continue building on that legacy in a way that would make her proud.”
Additional board changes include Michelle Marriott stepping down from her position as fundraising chair.
“Pineapple Support has grown into an organization the industry depends on and recognizes as essential,” Tanit added. “As the need for accessible, stigma-free mental health support continues to grow, we are committed to meeting this challenge by serving the community responsibly and effectively. The leadership team and board we have in place today are strong, and I’m incredibly excited about what we will accomplish together moving forward.”
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