Jennie B.

I live in a suburb of New York City, and my career for over 20 years has been in the field of education in a variety of capacities across academia, schools, and nonprofits. Merging my professional and personal experience, I am currently an independent consultant, working at the intersection of education and mental health to support organizations dedicated to youth and family wellbeing.

My journey as a parent of two beautiful and unique children has been the most challenging, humbling, and meaningful experience of my life. One of the greatest unexpected gifts I have gained over years on this path has been the opportunity to walk alongside a community of kind, genuine, empathetic, and wise parents, first through the transformative programs that have supported my son, and now through OPLM. I am grateful for all that my family has gained through finding effective mental health supports and am committed to helping other struggling families through both advocacy work and peer parent support.