Board of Directors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
President: Dr. Dave Conant-Norville MD
David Conant-Norville M.D. D.L.F.A.P.A. D.F.A.A.C.A.P. is a psychiatric physician, double board-certified Child and Adolescent and General Psychiatry. He grew up in Portland, Oregon and attended Stanford University majoring in Human Biology. He received his medical training and psychiatric training at Oregon Health and Sciences University. Dr. Conant-Norville has had private psychiatric practices in both Pendleton and Portland. In 2001, he co-founded Mind Matters PC with the intent of building a multidisciplinary mental health clinic. For over 20 years he has led Mind Matters PC with the goal of serving the mental health needs of families with commercial health insurance, while providing psychiatric consultation to public mental health agencies. While he was treating mental illness, it became clear that our health care system does not work to improve mental health. Overwhelming information studying mental wellness promotion demonstrates its importance in improving our community mental health. Building community mental health requires an intentional effort focusing on helping all community members to learn how to improve their mental health, one family at a time. Hence, Dr. Conant-Norville has worked to establish the Mind Matters Family Center to improve the mental health of our communities with education, advocacy, and service to families and community partners. Dr Conant-Norville has a special interest in sports psychiatry and has written and lectured widely on the topic for 15 years. He consults with the U.S Antidoping Agency and PGA Tour and is especially dedicated to improving the value of youth sports participation for all youths.
Secretary: Dr. Terri Pettersen. MD
Teri Pettersen practiced as a general pediatrician at The Children’s Clinic in Portland for 26 years. An ongoing focus during her career was the support of children experiencing mental health challenges. She currently serves as the Primary Care Consultant for the Oregon Psychiatric Access Line (OPAL Program).
Treasurer: Lisa Bendt
Lisa Bendt is a community builder who is currently engaged as a nonprofit professional working to increase access to opportunities for youth. Her role as an Executive Director of the Multnomah Athletic Foundation allows her to bring together passionate people who believe in the lessons learned from athletic participation and community involvement help us develop vital skills for life.
Dr. Henry Grass, MD
Dr Henry Grass is a retired general psychiatrist. In the Oregon psychiatric community, he is renowned for his work in advocating for the mental wellness of the medical community, often known as the “physicians’ psychiatrist.” Dr Grass is originally from Massachusetts, attended Williams College and University of Cincinnati Medical School, before venturing to Oregon for his internship at Providence Hospital and psychiatric residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University. Dr Grass practiced general psychiatry from his office at St Vincent Hospital’s medical office building for over 40 years while also serving as a clinical faculty member at OHSU in the Department of Psychiatry training new psychiatrists. Dr. Grass is eager to share his expertise in improving mental wellness in our communities.
Robin McCoy, M.D.
Robin McCoy, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. She completed a residency in primary care pediatrics at the University of Utah and then completed a fellowship in Developmental Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University. She is currently working as a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician at The Children’s Program.