Quincy Boykin, Mental Health Consumer Advocate

HAI regrets to announce the passing of Quincy Boykin, former Director of Consumer Affairs at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. He was a respected activist who fought tirelessly for the interests of individuals living with mental illness in New York. The memorial was held at Saint Peter's Church (the Jazz Church) on August 6th. As a tribute to Quincy, a life long Jazz aficionado, HAI and Circuit Production arranged for The Brooks Kerr Trio to perform. At the memorial service, Steve Coe, Executive Director of Community Access, remembed the man who "had the guts and courage of a paratrooper. He often was the only person in the room with a different opinion. We've lost a leader but Quincy was always nurturing leaders."

Tim McDonnell, HAI Site Coordinator

Tim McDonnell sadly and suddenly passed away on May 31, 2003. He worked for HAI for six years as both a site coordinator and an actor/facilitator. He will be remembered for his contagious enthusiasm, his warmth and dedication and as an outstanding Santa Claus at HAI's holiday parties for homeless families and children. Tim touched countless lives through his work at HAI, as well as through his acting career. He was an extraordinary friend, mentor and colleague. Many members of the HAI family attended his memorial service where, among others, staff member, Rhonda McLean-Nur and HAI performers Stephanie Berry and Christine Campbell spoke of Tim's passion for performance, his heart-felt belief in HAI's mission, and his (literal) ability to pull out whatever magic trick was needed at the moment to bring smiles to people's faces.