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February 4, 2022 46 mins

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In this episode, Justin Alan Hayes interviews Wayne Nieman and Dr. Jake Protivnak, Board members from State of Mind: Hudson, a mental health awareness organization. Wayne Nieman is the Senior Development Director for the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America, headquartered in Stow, Ohio. He started his career in 2013, serving the Scouting program in Akron, and he now oversees development and fundraising in Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley.

A native of Alliance, Ohio, and current resident of Akron’s North Hill neighborhood, Wayne graduated from the University of Akron in 2011 with degrees in Secondary Education and History. After a brief career in education, he made a change to the nonprofit sector. Wayne is a Rotarian (current member of the Boardman Rotary Club, former member of Hudson Clocktower Rotary), current Vice President and Treasurer for Northeast Ohio Roy Hobbs baseball, Leadership Hudson Class of 2019 graduate, and State of Mind Hudson Board member.

Dr. Jake Protivnak is a Professor and Counseling Program Director in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling at Youngstown State University. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Professional School Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Counselor.  Jake has almost 20 years of experience as a counselor educator, counselor, and supervisor working in clinical mental health, school, and college settings focusing primarily on counseling children, adolescents, and college-aged adults. Within his local community, he is a board member of State of Mind: Hudson, an advocacy group of individuals from different professions working together to increase mental health awareness and reduce stigma of seeking treatment.   
 
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