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Livengood, MSL, MBA, Chairman/Secretary Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbd25c42824de19904e12f2/d748698b-f0cf-4f31-bd17-a68eb23cc717/IMG_1864.jpg Our Team - Matthew Stewart, BSBA, Treasurer Matthew Stewart, BSBA Treasurer, Board of Directors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbd25c42824de19904e12f2/1619722380916-KE7YDVG1CKTPOL5WEBTX/Stephanie+Headshot.jpg Our Team - Stephanie Fu Ballance, MS, LCMHC, NBCC, Vice-Chairman Stephanie Fu, MS, LCMHC, NBCC, Board Member Stephanie Fu, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor practicing in Raleigh, North Carolina. She started her career as a high school English teacher and was inspired by her students’ strength and resilience in challenging situations to pursue a career in mental health counseling. She now treats people of all ages and specializes in trauma counseling. Stephanie’s passion is in spreading awareness of mental health and empathy to others. She works with the Sola Amari Endowment Fund to help ease financial burdens and give necessary resources to families and children in our local community. She also believes in the power of empathy to spread cultural awareness, appreciation, and acceptance for all. https://www.mhaec.org/get-involved daily 0.75 2025-06-12 https://www.mhaec.org/donate daily 0.75 2022-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbd25c42824de19904e12f2/1610225816435-HNLDNTRPZK9WB5DWAY81/image.jpg Donate https://www.mhaec.org/home daily 1.0 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbd25c42824de19904e12f2/9a27d4e0-c910-476e-aef3-168ff450da6a/kevon.jpg Home - Juneteenth Meet Kevon! He tells us his experience of stereotypes, activism, and more as we prepare to celebrate and remember Juneteenth. Thank you for joining us during our Listening and Learning Series and thank you to all of our volunteers who shared their experiences with us! https://www.mhaec.org/burnout-resources daily 0.75 2021-04-29 https://www.mhaec.org/media daily 0.75 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbd25c42824de19904e12f2/1621191451555-Q5VEA8CDK08AS6LO1D1R/unsplash-image-94NkoT8bzFY.jpg Media - For media professionals Mental Health America of Eastern Carolina, formerly known as Empower East, is a Guidestar platinum-rated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Greenville, NC & Raleigh, NC. The organization is dedicated to supporting the growth of movements in our local area that are of utmost importance to us as a community. Advocating for mental and physical wellness are the organization’s current areas of focus. Through partnerships with local, regional, and national like-minded organizations and programs designed to make change, MHA of Eastern Carolina amplifies the impact already being made in our communities. Empower East is always available to assist media professionals in their coverage of mental health, social justice, and civic empowerment issues. 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