
Kari DeCelle

Get to know me
I am a Senior Project Manager and have been working for the Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS) since 2005. Throughout my extensive career, I have skillfully overseen a diverse array of training and technical assistance (TTA) initiatives, collaborating with local, state, and federal agencies. My project portfolio is rich and multifaceted, with a primary focus on various areas, including youth and young adult mental health, college mental health services, infant and early childhood mental health, emergency management for schools, substance abuse prevention, and youth mentoring. Furthermore, I hold certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), demonstrating my commitment to enhancing mental health awareness and support for young individuals.
Presently, I assume the role of a Senior Project Manager at the National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC), a project funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) designed to increase the access to, effectiveness of, and dissemination of evidence-based mental health services for young people (ages 0-21) and their families, including young people experiencing serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance (SMI/SED).
Outside of my professional life, I’m a proud mother of two and call Northern California home. With a passion for painting and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from CSU, Sacramento, I find joy in expressing creativity through artwork.
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Senior Project Manager, National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC)
I play a critical role in managing the organization’s portfolio by overseeing grant deliverables, coordinating projects, and ensuring alignment with the needs of staff, funders, partners, and the broader field. I track project deliverables, timelines, and outcomes, while fostering collaboration among internal teams and external partners. Additionally, my role includes event planning, resource dissemination, and developing systems to assess and improve services.
