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Jo-Ann and Rod Sockolov, long-time board members and generous supporters of Caminar, are on a mission to create change: change in how we talk about and understand mental health, change in how we access mental health care, change in how we pay for mental health care, and, ultimately, a positive change in the mental health and well-being of adolescents and young adults regardless of socioeconomic status.
Rod joined Caminar’s board in 2017, and Jo-Ann followed suit in 2021. Over the years, they have demonstrated their deep commitment to Caminar’s mission and generously donated their time, talent, and treasure. Rod has served on the Finance, Marketing and Development, Executive, and Audit Committees and co-chaired the Circle of Support Luncheon in 2019. Jo-Ann has served on the Nominating and Governance, Finance, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, and Rebranding Committees. She also started the Board Ambassador Team, led the DEI Task Force, and co-chaired our signature In Concert with Caminar event in 2021. In January of this year, Jo-Ann assumed the role of board chair for a two-year term. Together, they are a tireless, dynamic, and inspiring team whose energy and dedication to mental health and wellness is truly unrivaled.
While they are restlessly eager for systemic changes to create parity between physical health and mental health treatment and unencumbered access to mental health treatment for all, they focus on how they can affect change in their local community right now.
Laser-focused on expanding access to treatment, Jo-Ann and Rod are vocal—and financial—proponents of developing Caminar services, which will expand access to mental health treatment and support for adolescents and young adults through reduced-rate, private-pay programs. Recently, Jo-Ann and Rod made an extraordinary contribution of $100,000 to Caminar, and they are committed “to ensure that one less child suffers, one less every day.”
Additionally, forged through her years of dedication to local schools and developing curriculum around mental health, Jo-Ann dreams of a day when mental health education and discussion starts on day one. Day one, being in the pediatrician’s office and continuing the curriculum for children, parents, teachers, and beyond throughout an educational journey. Ultimately, the effort would lead to entire communities equipped and activated to support and talk about mental health in the same open, non-stigmatized way we talk about broken bones.
Jo-Ann and Rod encapsulate Caminar’s secret sauce: deep compassion, unwavering commitment, steadfast advocacy, and investment in time and financial support to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the next generation. The Sockolovs’ dedication to the work brings hope, healing, and health to people in our community who need it, inspiring the commitment and generosity of others.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Jo-Ann and Rod. Caminar, our clients, and our community are fortunate and better for their leadership and partnership.
