Gillian Flowers

Gillian Flowers has a diverse work experience in the field of student mental health. Gillian started as an Undergraduate Intern at Wellness Together School Mental Health in 2018, where they gained valuable knowledge and developed a mental health efficacy curriculum for high school students. Gillian also helped prepare for a mental wellness conference.

In 2019, Gillian joined Wellness Together as a Communications Specialist, where they managed multiple social media accounts and played a significant role in increasing the organization's visibility. Gillian was also involved in graphic design and branding strategies.

Gillian progressed within the organization and took on various roles. As a Program Specialist: Zoom Coordinator, they facilitated Zoom meetings with Mental Health Specialists and contributed to the development of program-wide protocols and procedures. Gillian then became a Senior Program Coordinator, where they not only managed weekly meetings but also supported other Program Coordinators and participated in the hiring and onboarding of new Mental Health Specialists.

In their most recent role as Partnerships Coordinator, Gillian worked closely with different departments within Wellness Together to enhance partnerships with schools statewide and increase access to mental health services for students and families. Gillian was involved in generating, finalizing, and maintaining agreements with school sites, districts, government entities, and other organizations.

Additionally, Gillian played a significant role in a mental health event for students called "Mind Out Loud." Gillian created the event's branding kit and led the development of the Student Rep program, where they facilitated a year-long advocacy program for 30 student advocates across the state.

Overall, Gillian Flowers has demonstrated a strong commitment to student mental health and has gained experience in various aspects of program coordination, communication, and partnerships within the field.

Gillian Flowers completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Gillian attended the university from 2017 to 2020. Prior to their enrollment at Cal Poly, Gillian attended Sierra College in 2016-2017, although specific details about their degree or field of study at Sierra College are not available. In addition to their formal education, Gillian obtained a certification as an Asana Ambassador from Asana in October 2022.