Pennsylvania State Capitol – Launch of Penn GSE–OYL Mental Wellness Collective - June, 2025

Invited by Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, it was a deeply meaningful honor to stand at the Pennsylvania State Capitol and introduce the Penn GSE–OYL Mental Wellness Collective—a transformative alliance focused on mental health capacity-building and leadership development.

This initiative, co-led by visionary educators Dr. Andy Danilchick and Dr. Mike Nakkula from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE), brings cutting-edge, research-backed strategies into schools, universities, and workplaces.

As the founder of OYL Consulting, I’ve had the privilege of co-architecting and shaping this collective’s real-world application—bridging academic insight with grassroots activation. Our mission is to empower individuals and institutions to unlock emotional wellness, optimize leadership, and build cultures where resilience is not just a response—but a foundation.

Together, we are building a blueprint for resilient, high-performing workplaces and emotionally empowered communities.