Miranda is a fourth year psychology and brain science major. Through her own struggle with depression and seeing a lack of discussion around mental health in her family, she hopes to destigmatize the false stereotypes about mental health and provide a community for those in need. After speaking at the conference for the past three years, she is very excited to be leading the team this year and provide even greater resources and open conversations at this year's conference. She plans to pursue a graduate degree in the future in hopes of providing equal mental health resources and education to the general public.

Amanda is a fourth year Sociology and Communication double major with an Applied Psychology minor. She joined the UCSB Mental Health Conference team because she wanted to support the destigmatization of mental health discussions by helping create a safe space for individuals to learn about and share their personal experiences with mental health. Following graduation, she plans to get a Master's in Counseling Psychology and become a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

Deepthi is a third year Psychological and Brain Sciences major with a minor in Anthropology. She joined the Mental Health Conference team because she believes it is important to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by making it easier for  people to have open conversations about mental health and to find acceptance and sources of support in their community that will ensure they feel heard and understood.

Caroline is a 4th year Communication major with a double minor in Applied Psychology and Educational Studies. Caroline joined the planning committee because she is passionate about encouraging open and honest discussions surrounding mental health, exchanging helpful resources and ideas, and eliminating harmful assumptions and stereotypes surrounding mental illness. She is planning on pursuing a masters degree in Mental Health Counseling next year in the hopes of becoming a licensed professional clinical counselor.