Published Work

Author, Mental Health Memoirs;
National SMI Blogger & Speaker

Professional Roots

Freelance Graphic Designer;
Founder, Multimedia Advocacy Platform

Core Expertise

Brain Disorder Equity
Multimedia Storytelling
Faith-Based Recovery Strategy

Strategic Resilience

U.S. Air Force Family Liaison;
Legacy Perspective Advocate

Guiding Principle

"As you wish that others would do to you, do so to them." — Luke 6:31

Katie Dale

CO-CHAIR, COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Katie Dale is an author, creative strategist, and tireless advocate for brain disorder equity. Having navigated the complexities of two intense psychiatric hospitalizations, Katie has transformed her lived experience into a sophisticated platform for systemic change and spiritual resilience.
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Literary Advocacy & Media Strategy
A published memoirist and prolific digital strategist, Katie specializes in translating the "storms" of serious mental illness into actionable public discourse. Through her blogging, public speaking, and extensive online presence at KatieRDale.com, she serves as a bridge between the clinical realities of psychiatric care and the personal journey of recovery. Her work is defined by the principle of radical empathy—treating the advocacy mission with the same dignity and care she sought during her own journey.

Creative Leadership & Resilience
Beyond her advocacy, Katie is an accomplished freelance designer, bringing a professional aesthetic and strategic eye to the NSSC’s visual mission. As a military spouse and mother, she embodies a unique "strategic resilience," managing her freelance business and national advocacy efforts across the various geographic assignments of the U.S. Air Force. At NSSC, Katie leverages her multidisciplinary talents in design and storytelling to ensure the coalition’s message is as visually compelling as it is policy-driven.