OCD Wisconsin is proud to partner with OCD Gamechangers for a powerful, community-driven event in
Madison, WI! Together with local advocates, we’re bringing individuals with OCD, families, and therapists
together for a day of storytelling, connection, and hope, with Chrissie Hodges, executive director of OCD Gamechangers as the facilitator and host.
Evjue Stage, Bartell Theatre | Madison, WI
Saturday September 6th, 2025 : 12-6pm
This event will feature five incredible lived-experience speakers sharing their personal journeys with OCD,
followed by a community mixer. Through these powerful firsthand narratives, we aim to normalize the
realities of OCD, reduce stigma, and foster meaningful understanding. Whether you’re living with OCD,
supporting a loved one, or a therapist looking to deepen your insight, this event is for you (ages 18+).
- Brooke Miller – Board member, lived experience advocate, registered nurse, and parent to kids with OCD
- Alyssa Lentz – Board member with lived experience of OCD and therapist who treats OCD
- John Klobucar – Board member with lived experience of OCD
- Tracie Ibrahim – Lived experience advocate, therapist who specializes in taboo OCD themes, and Chief Compliance Officer at NOCD
- Uma Chatterjee – Board President, lived experience advocate and award winning neuroscientist
- Chrissie Hodges – Executive Director, OCD Gamechangers, Lived Experience advocate & OCD Peer Support Specialist
Our events are deeply impactful and aim to reduce shame, stigma, and increase hope and connection for our attendees and participants. OCD Gamechangers is honored and very excited to share the stage with OCD Wisconsin. This will be a meaningful day filled with shared experiences and community connection. We hope to see you there!
We are overjoyed to announce our generous sponsors for the OCD Gamechangers / OCD Wisconsin Community Event!
Sponsor Include:
Rogers Behavioral Health
Relief Mental Health
John’s Company
Thank you all SO MUCH for your support and helping us make this wonderful event a possibility!