Matt Kudish is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC), one of the largest NAMI affiliates which helps families and individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy.     Named to City & State’s “Health Power” list for five consecutive years, Matt is a respected industry voice on issues surrounding mental health, mental illness, caregiving, peer-based support, and accessibility. Notable media coverage includes The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Thrive Global, CNN, ABC News, WABC-7, WNBC-4, NY-1, and more. Matt was also recognized as a Crain’s Notable LGBTQ Leader for advancing LGBTQ equality within the workplace and across New York City.
Matt received his Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and his Master’s in Public Administration from New York University.  He has taught at Columbia University’s School of Social Work and guest lectured at NYU’s Silver School of Social Work.