We are pleased to announce a new board member for Mental Health Awareness of Michiana – Tim Weber!
Tim is the associate director of the Eck Institute for Global Health (EIGH), where he leads a portfolio of strategic initiatives while overseeing day-to-day operations. Before joining EIGH, Tim served in the U.S. Navy for 33 years, specializing in healthcare management and resourcing, strategic planning, crisis management, and legislative affairs.
Tim served in various executive leadership positions during his military career, including as the chief executive officer of the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan. He also served as the U.S./NATO senior advisor to the Afghan National Police healthcare system and its surgeon general. Before his military retirement in 2022 at the rank of rear admiral, Tim led U.S. Navy Medicine’s Pacific Region. In this role, he oversaw 10 naval hospitals, two dental centers, and eight medical research and development laboratories in 11 countries and territories. Concurrently, Tim was responsible for the professional development of 3,100 Navy officers in 31 different clinical, scientific, and administrative specialties.
A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he received a master of science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. Tim completed Notre Dame’s Inspired Leadership Institute fellowship with studies in global health, international development, peace studies, and political science.
Why do you support MHAM?
“Improving the quality of life for those living with mental illness and mental health concerns is
critical to ensuring the overall wellness of our Michiana community. MHAM does just that by
eliminating stigma around mental illness, building collaborative partnerships, and improving
access to care for all, especially for those who have been historically marginalized.”
What are you looking forward to as a board member?
“I am excited to be a board member because I will be part of an incredible team dedicated to
strategically advancing the MHAM mission. Together, we will continue to provide meaningful
governance of MHAM’s current efforts while also working toward extending MHAM’s reach to
benefit those most in need of mental health support within our community.”
Anything else you would like to say about yourself?
“Three years ago, my wife and I were excited to have found our new home in South Bend after
serving a combined 53 years as Navy officers in healthcare delivery around the globe. We are
thrilled to be part of a vibrant community that genuinely cares for all its citizens and to be
involved in organizations like MHAM that work daily to improve the overall health and wellness
of all our neighbors across Michiana.”
Thank you, Tim, for bringing your considerable insight and experience to MHAM!
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