Volunteer Spotlight – Douglas E. Walker

This week, we are spotlighting Doug Walker, who joined the NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties Walk this year, lending his time and energy to an event that raises awareness and support for mental health across our community.

Doug understands that mental health affects more than one person—it touches families, workplaces, and entire communities. That perspective drives his volunteer work: he sees advocacy as a way to reduce stigma, connect people to resources, and create systems that support recovery.

He’s not only a supporter—Doug serves on the board of NAMI for Sarasota and Manatee Counties, where he helps shape local strategy, expand support services, and push for meaningful change that benefits the whole community.