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Event Series: Mentorship in Motion

Mentorship in Motion with Marcy Melvin and Steve Appleton

June 24 @ 1:50 pm – 3:00 pm EDT

Join us for an honest conversation with Marcy Melvin and Steve Appleton

In this dialogue, Marcy and Steve will reflect on their experience at GLE’s 2026 Global Leadership Exchange: Ideas to action: inspiring leaders to mobilize collective solutions in Ottawa. She will share key takeaways from the Exchange, discuss emerging global priorities, and highlight the CBHL-sponsored gathering for North American behavioral health leaders. The conversation will focus on what these insights mean for the field and how they can inform leadership in practice.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly, ask questions, and reflect on how these lessons apply to their own work. This interactive session is designed for leaders at all levels and will explore how experience, timing, and decision-making shape lasting impact in behavioral health.

We invite attendees to join with cameras on, if possible, and come prepared to engage in thoughtful discussion and shared reflection.

This event will be delivered live and will not be recorded. By registering, participants acknowledge that access is limited to the live session. All registrations are final and non-refundable.

Complimentary for CBHL Members | $25 for Non-CBHL Members

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Steve Appleton

President and CEO of Global Leadership Exchange


Steve has been in post since January 2022, having previously worked as the European Regional Lead between 2019-2022 and UK Liaison between 2017-2019.

Prior to this, Steve was Managing Director of a consultancy and research practice specialising in work relating to mental health, housing, disability and older age.

Steve originally trained as a social worker. He held several practice posts and operational management roles in local government and then worked as a senior manager in a regional agency of the English National Health Service, leading on mental health strategy and performance. He has worked nationally and internationally on population based mental health improvement programs in cities and urban regions.

He is the author of a range of UK national guidance and best practice and has played a leading role in population based mental health initiatives in cities across the UK and beyond.

Alongside his role with GLE Steve also serves as Chair of the Board of the Association of Mental Health Providers in England and Wales, and Chair of the Board of Beacon CHC. He is a member of the Global Leadership Council of eMHIC and a Global Advisor to the Coalition for Mental Health Investment. Steve is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

    Marcy Melvin

    SVP Clinical Policy, Deputy Director of Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

    Marcy Melvin is a pivotal executive with over 25 years of experience in behavioral health policy, training, and clinical practice. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas her experience includes providing direct clinical and supervisory services to children, youth, parents, and young adults in various clinical settings including residential, in-home, outpatient, private practice, primary, secondary, and post-secondary locations. Marcy is extremely passionate about advancing health equity and reducing disparities and disproportionality; this has been a culmination of her life’s work in various clinical, organizational and systems settings.

    Marcy has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Fisk University.
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      What are CBHL Mentorship in Motion Dialogues?

      Mentorship in Motion brings leaders together for honest conversations about leadership in behavioral health. Through shared experiences and lived wisdom, participants will gain insights that they can carry into their own leadership journeys.

      We invite attendees to join with cameras on, if possible, and come prepared to engage in thoughtful discussion and shared reflection.

      This event will be delivered live and will not be recorded. All registrations are final and non-refundable.

      The purpose of CBHL Mentorship in Motion is to:

      • Learn from Leadership Journeys: Gain insight from experienced behavioral health leaders as they share lessons learned, pivotal moments, and perspectives that have shaped their leadership paths.
      • Engage in Honest Dialogue: Participate in open and thoughtful conversations about the challenges and opportunities of leadership in behavioral health, creating a space for reflection and shared understanding.
      • Strengthen Leadership Community: Build connections with fellow CBHL members through meaningful dialogue that supports mentorship, peer learning, and the development of behavioral health leaders.