• Year in school: Junior

• Major: Child, Adult, and Family Services - Youth option, and Adult & Family option

• Reason for joining TWLOHA: I joined TWLOHA because my biggest passion in life is helping people. I have suffered with suicidal thoughts and self-harm since I was in 5th grade. I finally reached out for help my first year at Iowa State and started treatment for my depression and anxiety. I want to show people who are experience what I have - and still do - that there is hope and life does get better. I want to show them that they are not alone in their struggles and mental illness is not something to be ashamed about.

sfindley@iastate.edu

• Year in school: Junior

• Major: Visual Cultural Studies (Art History) and English

• Reason for joining TWLOHA: I joined TWLOHA, because I believe in breaking down the stigma of mental illness. I myself have struggled with mental illness, and I understand how important it is to give support and hope to those in need.

giberson@iastate.edu

• Year in school: Senior

• Major: Child, Adult, and Family Services, and Psychology

• Reason for joining TWLOHA: I have always had a passion for TWLOHA since I was in middle school. I love being able to spread awareness for suicide, mental health issues, addiction, and self-harm. Being a part of this organization lets me pursue my dedication to helping others and supporting a great cause. 

hpsumner@iastate.edu

• Year in school: Freshman

• Major: Psychology

• Reason for joining TWLOHA: I love TWLOHA and helping people.

eawoods@iastate.edu

• Year in school: Freshman

• Major: Pre-Integrated Studio Arts

• Reason for joining TWLOHA: I have been passionate about TWLOHA since I found out about it in 8th grade. I've struggled with mental illness in the past and still do to this day; I think it's important for people to be properly educated on mental illness so we can fight the horrible stigmas surrounding it. I don't want people to feel like they have no one to turn to, and want to be there as a resource who has dealt with the same things firsthand.

tacocats@iastate.edu