Strike Out The Stigma

Strike Out The Stigma is a Philadelphia Phillies Community Outreach initiative focused on bringing important conversations to the forefront about the value of healthy life habits, supporting those around us, and removing the negative connotation surrounding mental health.

The program is hosted monthly by Phillies Ambassador Scott Palmer and Renowned Family Therapist Dr. George James, and in conjunction with Minding Your Mind, a distinguished panel of speakers focus on a new topic each month.

To attend a future event, please visit the Phillies Strike Out the Stigma Theme Night page.

For more information on the program, please email [email protected].

September 9, 2024

Guest Panel:

• Jorge Velandia - Assistant General Manager, Philadelphia Phillies
• Sal Agostinelli - Senior Advisor- International Scouting, Philadelphia Phillies
• Diego D’Aniello - Spanish Language Interpreter, Philadelphia Phillies
• Dr. Deanna Nobleza - Director of Mental Health, Philadelphia Phillies
• Antonio Cordero - Mental Health Coordinator, Philadelphia Phillies

August 27, 2024

Guest Panel:

• Carl Nassib - Mental Health Advocate and Retired NFL Player
• Mary Fischer-Nassib - Sow Good Now
• Denae Benites - United States Women's National Baseball Team
• Dr. George James - LMFT
• Scott Palmer - Ambassador, Philadelphia Phillies

May 4, 2024

Guest Panel:

• Drew Robinson - San Francisco Giants, MLB Mental Health Advocate

• Dr. Shana Alexander - Director of Mental Health, San Francisco Giants

• Dr. Deanna Nobleza - Director of Mental Health, Philadelphia Phillies

• Sam Fuld - Vice President & General Manager, Philadelphia Phillies

• Kurt Webb - San Francisco Giants Family

April 17, 2024

Guest Panel:

• John Middleton - Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer - Philadelphia Phillies
• Jayson Stark - The Athletic, National Baseball Hall of Fame Writer
• Dr. Deanna Nobleza - Director of Mental Health, Philadelphia Phillies

September 12, 2023

Guest Panel:

• Bobby Della Polla - Senior Accountant, The Phillies
• Patty Inacker - Vice President of Behavioral Health Services Penn Medicine Philadelphia Region

Tuesday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m.

May 23, 2023 - 5:35 p.m.

Guest Panel:

• Brian Dawkins - Pro Football Hall of Fame Member

August 23, 2022 - 5:35 p.m.

Guest Panel:

• Mickey Morandini - 1993 National League Champion
• Milt Thompson - 2008 World Series Champion, 1993 National League Champion
• Dickie Noles - 1980 World Series Champion

July 24, 2022 - 11 a.m.

Guest Panel:

• Shana Shultz - The GIANT Company
• Dr. Tracy Oliver - Villanova University
• Scott Prendergast - Minding Your Mind

June 28, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.

Guest Panel:

• Kristine Robicheaux- Philadelphia Phillies Technology Services Coordinator
• Kristen Harootunian - Minding Your Mind
• Marty Kenny- SgtMaj USMC Retired
• Don Lipstein- T.A.P.S

May 31, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.

Guest Panel:

• Drew Robinson - Retired MLB outfielder, San Francisco Giants Mental Health & Wellness Advocate
• Dr. Shana Alexander - Director Mental Health & Wellness, & EAP, San Francisco Giants
• Dr. George James - Chief Innovative Officer, Council for Relationships
• Andrew Onimus - Minding Your Mind

April 26, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.

Guest Panel:

• Jon Joaquin- Philadelphia Phillies
• Scott Prendergast - Minding Your Mind
• Traneya White - Philadelphia Phillies UYA & RBI Coach
• Justin Tillinghast- Cognitive Performance Expert

March 15, 2022 - 12 p.m.

Guest Panel:

• Kathy Killian- Philadelphia Phillies
• Kelly Moriarty - Minding Your Mind
• Shannon Snellman - Philadelphia Phillies
• Dr. Candace Robertson-James – LaSalle University

February 15, 2022 - 7 p.m.

Guest Panel:

• Dr. George James
• Jordan Burnham - Minding Your Mind
• Kenny Johnson - Philadelphia Phillies
• Brittani Shields - Philadelphia Phillies