Above the Stigma

🎉 Big News! 📢✨ We've just updated our mission statement and I couldn't be more thrilled to share it with all of you! 🌟💪

🌍 At Above the Stigma, we're constantly evolving to make a greater impact and bring about positive change in the world. Today, we've taken a giant leap forward by refining our mission statement to truly reflect our vision and values. 🚀💚

🔍 Our new mission statement is more than just words on paper—it's a declaration of our unwavering commitment to our cause. It embodies our collective passion, dedication, and determination to make a difference in people's lives. 💙🤝

🙌 Here's a sneak peek at our revamped mission statement:

“Above the Stigma provides services and support to ensure community college students can identify their mental health needs, access appropriate resources, and build a foundation to live above the stigma.”

✨ Together, we have the power to make a difference and leave a lasting impact. Join us as we strive for a world that's better, fairer, and filled with boundless opportunities. 🌎💙

ATS is working hard behind the scenes to establish a great leadership team that will take the Vision, Mission, and Purpose of ATS to new levels. Stay tuned for LOTS of news coming soon!

🚨 New board member alert! 🚨

BJ Davis is a nonprofit executive with 25 years of experience in leadership, resource generation, strategic planning, strengths-based leadership, consulting, and organizational development. Often describing herself as an accidental fundraiser, BJ stumbled into and fell in love with fundraising on her way to becoming a lobbyist with the Human Rights Campaign. She has conceptualized and managed highly successful fundraising campaigns, developed and coached collaborative high-performing teams, founded two nonprofit organizations, launched a home healthcare franchise, and served as Executive Director for two organizations. Rooting her work and approach in personal core values, BJ leads from kindness, positivity, authenticity, equity, and connection.

“I could not be more excited and honored to be joining the board of Above the Stigma. Creating safe spaces to talk about mental health without fear of judgment and, more importantly, equitable access to quality services could not be more critical. Above the Stigma is fearlessly tackling both.”