EXECUTIVE BOARD
LENA FORTUN
As Executive Director, Lena oversees all aspects of the organization and guides the advocacy, communications, policy, engagement, and operations teams. In doing so, Lena ensures the organization effectively advances its priorities and continues to grow.
executive director
GEORGE HENRY CANN-GUDAT
As Director of Advocacy, George Henry leads legislative and policy initiatives, organizes meetings with congressional offices, plans advocacy events, and runs trainings to prepare volunteers for effective engagement in mental health advocacy efforts.
DIRECTOR OF advocacy
MORIAH MUSICK
As Deputy Director of Advocacy, Moriah assists in leading legislative and policy initiatives, organizes meetings with congressional offices, plans advocacy events, and runs trainings to prepare volunteers for effective engagement in mental health advocacy efforts.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY
DAVIS MARKS
As Director of Engagement, Davis oversees recruitment efforts, onboarding for new advocates, and external relations with congressional offices, federal agencies, national advocacy groups, and universities.
DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT
ZACHARY CRYSTAL
As Director of Engagement, Zachary oversees recruitment efforts, onboarding for new advocates, and external relations with congressional offices, federal agencies, national advocacy groups, and universities.
DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT
DHYANA HOLLA
As Director of Policy, Dhyana transforms student concerns into actionable policy proposals and ensures volunteers are equipped with rigorous, well-researched insights so their advocacy remains informed, credible, and impactful.
DIRECTOR OF POLICY
MIGUEL DE LA FE
As Director of Policy, Miguel transforms student concerns into actionable policy proposals and ensures volunteers are equipped with rigorous, well-researched insights so their advocacy remains informed, credible, and impactful.
DIRECTOR OF policy
QUINN VAN MOURIK
As Director of Communications, Quinn leads the organization’s communications work by managing social media, designing posters and graphics, and creating engaging content to promote events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts.
DIRECTOR OF communications
MAYA DELAMATER
As Director of Communications, Maya leads the organization’s communications work by managing social media, designing posters and graphics, and creating engaging content to promote events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts.
DIRECTOR OF communications
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CAROLINE STRICKLAND
As Director of Operations, Caroline oversees financial management, including budgeting and reimbursements, leads the Grants Team in securing funding, and directs internal communications to ensure members are informed.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
ETHAN FITZGERALD
As Founder, Ethan provides overall vision and strategic direction. Having graduated from The George Washington University and transitioned from student life, he helps shape the organization’s mission, priorities, and long-term growth as it continues to develop.
Founder