Bio:

As Co-founder and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer of One Mind, I channel my deep experience in communications, advocacy, and personal journey of schizophrenia recovery to drive mental health research and care that heals lives. My lived experience makes me grateful to be living in health and happiness and contributing to the health of others.

I advocate for the continued growth of data-driven, networked, continuously improving prevention and early intervention services for youth facing serious psychiatric illness. I originated One Mind’s ASPIRe program, which aims to dramatically increase recovery rates for such individuals through the expansion and improvement of early access to quality care. My work has also been instrumental in the passage of California laws AB 1315 and SB 1004, which provide funding and accountability for mental health services statewide. Now, as the creator and host of the popular One Mind Brain Waves webcast, I share information and inspiration to normalize brain health and fuel recovery from psychiatric illness nationwide.