Our Team

David brings over a decade of experience supporting mission-driven organizations through grant writing, program development, and research. His work has focused on promoting wellbeing among young people and communities facing adversity, with particular attention to culturally responsive, community-based approaches. He holds a master’s degree in education and is the author of Pedagogy forRestoration, a book […]

Gelila is a multi-hyphenate creative who is passionate about finding ways to convey human stories, experiences, and perspectives through visual and written art forms.  Beyond YTP, she’s worked  in the mental health awareness and advocacy space as a Crisis Counselor for Crisis TextLine.  She hopes to highlight more of these stories on YTP’s social media channels alongside useful

Hadiya is passionate about engaging with communities and fostering resilience through creativity, connection, and care. As a social work intern with The Yellow Tulip Project, she is eager to learn the inner workings of nonprofit leadership and organizational development. For Hadiya, smashing the stigma means creating safe spaces for honest dialogue, acknowledging the intricacies of

Cherie Bugtong is the Social Media Director at the Yellow Tulip Project. Originally from Texas, they’re a multi-hyphenate creative with nearly a decade of experience in photography, videography, and video editing. Cherie is passionate about supporting missions that foster community and connection, bringing authentic stories to the forefront through compelling visual content. In their off

Hi changemakers! My name is Jaden and I am a second year at The Ohio State University. I’ve been an ambassador for YTP since 2019 when I attended an international service conference and truly connected with the organization’s mission of “smashing the stigma” surrounding mental illness. Since then, I’ve become passionate about speaking out against

Hi Changemakers! My name is Mia and I am the Director of Ambassador Programming for YTP. I am a second year at Northeastern University with a combined major in Criminal Justice and Political Science. This will be my second year with YTP and I am so excited to broaden our work in smashing the stigma.

Hi! My name is Breanna. I currently attend the University of South Carolina-Aiken as a Molecular Biology major. I am one of the Co-Directors for Diversity and Equity! After hearing about YTP at Key Club International, I felt so moved by the movement that I knew that I needed to join! Having first-hand experiences with