What We Do:
The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults.

How We Do It:
Our evidence-based, comprehensive public health approach equips teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other, strengthens schools’ mental health and suicide prevention policies, programs and systems, and mobilizes community awareness, understanding, and action.

Vision:
JED is building a future where every high school, college, and community has a comprehensive, fair, and just system that protects emotional health and prevents suicide among teens and young adults.

Higher Education

The Jed Foundation (JED)

John MacPhee

Valerie Franzek

Meghan Nelligan

Vanessa Bertone

Thea Rachel Zunick Ed.d

Katherine Duncan

Jessica Orenstein Mph

Tony J. Walker

Jordan Faiella

Grant Bowen

Mary Kadera

Erica R.

Leslie Campbell (Gray)

Lcmft Dr. Zainab Okolo

John Vitelli

Michelle G. Mullen

The Education and Program Management Team at The Jed Foundation (JED) designs, implements, and oversees educational programs and initiatives aimed at promoting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults. This team collaborates with schools, colleges, and communities to enhance mental health policies, develop support systems, and drive public awareness and advocacy efforts, ensuring a comprehensive and equitable approach to mental health and suicide prevention. Team members leverage research, policy expertise, and strategic partnerships to create impactful, evidence-based programs tailored to diverse educational settings.

Education and Program Management Team

Leadership Team

Human Resources

Education and Program Management Team

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Leadership Team

Human Resources