Mental Health, Diversity and Workplace Performance: What’s the Connection?

Dr. Cunningham-Hill is an employee health expert known for his ability to create, identify and implement high-quality workplace health programs including prevention and screening, chronic illness interventions, and mental health and wellbeing initiatives. His broad occupational medicine and public health experience encompasses addressing chronic diseases impacting employers, employees and communities within the context of  social, cultural and racial determinants of health.

Mark has served as the Medical Director for Northeast Business Group on Health since early 2018. Until 2017, he served as Senior Director, Global Solutions Center and Head of Occupational Medicine at Johnson & Johnson, Inc . At J&J, Mark led a team of experts covering occupational medicine, health and wellness, personal energy management, EAP and mental wellbeing, and work-life effectiveness, and supported regional operational groups delivering health services to 135,000 employees in 120 companies. Prior to seven years at J&J, Mark spent 17 years at GlaxoSmithKline in both London and Philadelphia, including as Head of Global Operations, Employee Health Management.

Mark received his MB ChB, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Manchester University in the UK. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, London.

Jamell G. Mitchell serves as the Neurodiversity CoE Operations Leader along with being the National ASA Tax and Assurance Practice Leader.

His experience relative to market trend analysis and business strategies spans over fourteen years internally.  He is a sought after conference orator that challenges organizations to consider cognitive difference as an advantage.  He is a leader who adapts to various cultural and personal styles.  His contributions creates a culture in which timely coaching is provided while demonstrating a passion in promoting strategy, service delivery and core values.

Jamell is responsible for driving awareness, identifying learning opportunities, sourcing and aligning the Neurodiversity CoEs to the firm’s service line.  He manages teams across the US, has developed training procedures, analyzed budget reports and implemented best practices within the space of Neurodiversity. He has an MBA with specific focus on Leadership and Finance from Walden University, Minneapolis and holds a BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Planning from John Jay College in New York.  

With over a decade and a half of experience working in the Human Resources and Benefits industry, Mike has a passion for helping businesses build effective, supportive and productive corporate cultures. Mike spent nearly twelve years building and ultimately running Plum Benefits – an industry-leading employee benefit service providing companies with direct access to exclusive live entertainment events, travel, and dining. In this role, Mike developed and nurtured nearly 20,000 relationships with Human Resources departments of large and small businesses nationwide. An expert in employer to employee communications and engagement, Mike has spoken on panels and presented to thousands of senior executives, Human Resources professionals and associations across the country including but not limited to the Society for Human Resources Management (HR/NY Chapter), Association of Legal Administrators, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Financial Planners Association, Women in Financial, Insurance and Legal Services (WIFS), Marsh & McLennan Companies and many more. Mike was an advisor to the New York City Department of Health and helped them create an employer wellness, communications and resources package that was made available to all NYC based businesses. Mike is also a proud member and contributor to the TED community and attends the national conference each year. Currently serving as Vice President of Employee Benefits at Rethink, Mike works with companies nation- and world-wide to better serve the needs of employees’ children with Autism as well as other developmental disabilities.  Mike and the Rethink team are launching the first and only neurodiversity inclusion center that will help employers better accommodate employees with conditions like autism at work.

Jenna R. Carl, PhD is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the research and treatment of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and related difficulties in adults. Dr. Carl has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, and has presented her research and trainings on evidence-based treatments for anxiety and depression at leading national and international conferences, such as the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the World Congress for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

As the Medical Director for Big Health, she is responsible for developing evidence-based digital programs for mental health that can be used by businesses, health plans, and direct consumers. Dr. Carl is committed to helping advance evidence-based therapies through research, training, and dissemination. She obtained her PhD in clinical psychology from Boston University, with training in the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

MARC A. MANDELMAN is a Member of the Firm in the Employment, Labor, and Workforce Management practice, in the New York office of Epstein Becker Green. He represents a variety of clients—including major corporations in the financial, insurance, fashion, retail, publishing, technology, and health care field—in all aspects of labor and employment relations.

Mr. Mandelman:

• Routinely advises clients on designing and implementing restructuring strategies and the management of litigation risks associated with terminations and restructuring, along with managing advance notification requirements for plant closings and mass layoffs
• Provides advice to clients on all aspects of the employment relationship, including wage and hour law compliance, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, performance management, employment contracts, and independent contractor assessments
• Counsels clients on developing policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
• Represents clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies with respect to discrimination and employment disputes, audits, and investigations
• Represents unionized employers in discharge and dispute arbitrations
• Provides daily advice and counsel to clients concerning collective bargaining agreements and on complying with applicable labor laws in the collective bargaining context

While attending law school, Mr. Mandelman was the Managing Editor of the Hofstra Labor Law Journal. He also clerked for U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael L. Orenstein for the Eastern District of New York.

Mr. Mandelman was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^© (2018, 2019) in the field of Litigation – Labor and Employment, and he was recommended in the Labor & Employment: Workplace & Employment Counseling category by The Legal 500 United States (2009 to 2013, 2016 to 2018).

Education

• Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1993)
  • Managing Editor, Hofstra Labor Law Journal, 10
• Hobart College (B.S., with honors, 1986)

Bar Admissions

• New York

Practice Areas

• ADA and Public Accommodations
• Employment Litigation
• Employment Training, Practices, and Procedures
• Labor Management Relations
• Pay Equity
• Wage and Hour

Industries

• Financial Services
• Health Care and Life Sciences Industry
• Retail
• Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Court Admissions

• S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
• S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
• S. District Court, Northern District of New York
• S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Charitable & Civic Involvement

• The Children's Law Center - Board of Directors
• Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley - Executive Committee (1st Vice President) and Member of the Board of Trustees

Dr. Cunningham-Hill is an employee health expert known for his ability to create, identify and implement high-quality workplace health programs including prevention and screening, chronic illness interventions, and mental health and wellbeing initiatives. His broad occupational medicine and public health experience encompasses addressing chronic diseases impacting employers, employees and communities within the context of  social, cultural and racial determinants of health.

Mark has served as the Medical Director for Northeast Business Group on Health since early 2018. Until 2017, he served as Senior Director, Global Solutions Center and Head of Occupational Medicine at Johnson & Johnson, Inc . At J&J, Mark led a team of experts covering occupational medicine, health and wellness, personal energy management, EAP and mental wellbeing, and work-life effectiveness, and supported regional operational groups delivering health services to 135,000 employees in 120 companies. Prior to seven years at J&J, Mark spent 17 years at GlaxoSmithKline in both London and Philadelphia, including as Head of Global Operations, Employee Health Management.

Mark received his MB ChB, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Manchester University in the UK. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, London.