The board members of OCDNC are committed to furthering the mission of IOCDF. Our current board members are listed below:
President: Annette R. Perot, PhD
Dr. Perot is a licensed psychologist in Durham, NC. For the past 28 years, she has specialized in working with adults with anxiety disorders, OCD, and OC-spectrum conditions, such as hoarding disorder and body-focused repetitive behaviors. Dr. Perot is past president of the North Carolina Psychological Association and recipient of the NCPA and NCPF President’s Awards. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Perot provides consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals as well as community workshops and professional trainings regarding anxiety disorders, OCD, and related issues. Annette can be reached at president@ocdnc.org.
Vice President: Ben Eckstein, LCSW
Ben Eckstein is a licensed clinical social worker and is the owner/director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Durham, NC. He’s been treating OCD for over a decade and originally honed his specialty at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital in Boston. In addition to his clinical work, Ben is a speaker, trainer, and author. He can be reached at vp@ocdnc.org.
Treasurer: Jeff Sapyta, PhD
Dr. Sapyta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Duke University School of Medicine. His research is primarily focused on studying ways to improve treatment for children with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as trials studying treatment for youth with depression, anxiety, or tic disorders. Dr. Sapyta also routinely gives talks in the community on child anxiety, OCD, parenting, or school refusal for parents and school counselors. Dr. Sapyta maintains a clinical practice, as well as ongoing involvement in supervising Duke clinical trainees in CBT approaches for children with mental health concerns. Jeff can be reached at treasurer@ocdnc.org.
Secretary: Stacey Kane
Stacey Kane is an audiologist and Ph.D. student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is passionate about fostering a community where individuals with OCD and their families can find appropriate care and resources. Stacey can be reached at secretary@ocdnc.org.
Board Director: Halima Flynt
Halima Flynt is a content producer, brand enthusiast, and social media marketing professional. She enjoys using her design skills and lived experience to advocate for mental health and OCD. Halima is dedicated to raising awareness around OCD and connecting with the community. Through her work with OCD North Carolina, she aims to continue to help decrease stigma and enhance understanding around the disorder, improve access to resources, and increase the number of conversations around mental health locally and beyond. As a part of her advocacy efforts, she runs a small business called “Vase your Fears,” where she creates mental health and OCD advocacy pottery, jewelry, stickers, and more. Each piece is crafted with care to spark conversations and promote empowerment for those impacted by OCD.
Board Director: Erin Jones
Erin Jones is a clinical therapist at Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center. She has over 5 years of experience specializing in the treatment of OCD and related disorders in children, teens, and adults. Erin has also completed the IOCDF Pediatric OCD Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). In addition to her clinical work, Erin has been involved in leading IOCDF’s One Million Steps for OCD Walks in NC over the past several years. She is passionate about spreading awareness and support to help members of the OCD community find evidence based treatment and resources.
Board Director: Dave Solloway
Dave Solloway is the Assistant Director for Daytime MBA Career Services at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. When he is not providing career and life coaching, Dave enjoys sharing OCD educational resources and connecting people across the OCD community in North Carolina. Before joining the OCD NC Board, Dave led initiatives with non-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity and The United Way.