Meet the Board
The Board of Directors for the Mental Health Alliance for Athletes (MHAA) is a group of dedicated professionals committed to supporting the mental well-being of athletes at all levels. The board is responsible for overseeing the organization's strategic direction, ensuring financial sustainability, and guiding key initiatives aimed at raising awareness, providing resources, and advocating for mental health support in the athletic community. Comprised of individuals with diverse expertise in sports, mental health, nonprofit governance, and community engagement, the Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping the MHAA's mission and advancing its goals.
Robbin Merta
Secretary
Robbin is originally from the Chicagoland area and moved to Colorado in 1998. She has been in athletics since she was young, playing softball and volleyball, and later teaching women's self-defense. She and her husband, Dennis, owned Life Martial Arts in Broomfield for 18 years. Robbin is a REALTOR and owner of Glasslight Studio, fabricating stained glass panels, mosaics and murals. She has been a member of the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years and an Ambassador for the group since 2022. She has served on her REALTOR Association's Board of Directors and has volunteered for the Broomfield Community Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and the Chamber's Advocacy Committee.
Dr. Bret Ellington
Board Member At-Large
Dr Bret Ellington is a Functional Medicine practitioner and a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. His goal is to find the root cause and fix the problem! Too late often patients' problems are treated to suppress the symptoms, only to create other problems or have the same problem come back later. Dr Bret believes you don't have to live with pain forever. He takes pride in helping his patients restore their health, physically and mentally, by making changes that make a difference for a lifetime!
Dr. Ryan Schrock
Board Member At-Large
My mission: Empower all the lives I touch through exceptional chiropractic care. Founded on faith, informed and inspired by neuroscience, and driven by results. Kids are our specialty, but we have a neurological focus with all our clients to clear recurring stress and then stabilize and strengthen you on the way to a better day! In regards to TBI, concussion, and post-concussive care, chiropractic doesn't treat depression, suicide ideation, or PCS symptoms, we focus on rebuilding resilience, connection, and stability in the nervous system. We have a healing plan for you, not a numb me, push me out the door remedy. I love what I do, and my life is simple...Awaken~Serve~Repeat!




