Anna  H. Gray

Anna H. Gray, M.Ed., Mental Health Peer Specialists and National Certified Peer Specialist, has worked in the mental health field for 35 years as a houseparent, crisis intervention team captain, emergency room psychiatric assessor, psychotherapist, advocate, Peer Support Specialist, Peer Support Specialist trainer and Peer Support Specialists Supervisor. Most importantly, she uses her ongoing recovery from lived experience of mental health concerns to impact service systems and policy. She is the co-founder of Prosumers International and serves as Executive Director. Prosumers International is a peer run, peer driven service provider dedicated to supporting people in their recovery journey. Prosumers are proactive in their recovery and provide back to their community. She currently co-owns PRO International, a consulting organization that specializes in integrating mental health recovery and peer programs. PRO International also provides training, coaching and professional development services for peers, especially with the flagship program Focus for Life. Gray currently serves on the Texas Behavioral Health Advisory Committee and several sub-committees, and she serves on the Texas Joint Committee on Access and Forensic Services. She represents the voice of lived experience on the PAIMI Council for Disability Rights Texas and served on the Board of the World Federation for Mental Health. Recovering, resilient and thriving, Anna stands for all people to have full lives.