Spotlight

May 2021

Polly Peng

A goal of the Connect-OC Coalition is to highlight the voices and work of young adults advocating for mental health and wellness. In this interview we speak with Polly, an international student who came to the US four years ago. In this interview Polly shares with us a little about herself, her favorite self-care activity, and about her experience with interning at The Mental Health Association of Orange County.

May 2021

Anneliese Silvestre

A goal of the Connect-OC Coalition is to highlight the voices and work of young adults advocating for mental health and wellness. In this interview we speak with Anneliese.  Anneliese is 17 years old and currently a senior in high school.  She shares with us a little about her positive outlook on life and about her experience with interning at The Mental Health Association of Orange County.

April 2021

Marissa Munoz

A goal of the Connect-OC Coalition is to highlight the voices and work of young adults advocating for mental health and wellness. In this interview we speak with Marissa Munoz who is a current college student at Cypress College and has been an intern with Connect-OC since Fall 2020. Marissa shares with us about her goals, why she is an advocate for mental health, and the experience she has gained through her internship with Connect-OC.

March 2021

Autumn Smithers

A goal of the Connect-OC Coalition is to highlight the voices and work of young adults advocating for mental health and wellness. Coinciding with our event on March 16, 2021 focusing on the intersection of mental health and student athletics we’re kicking-off this new feature with an interview with Autumn Smithers, a mental health advocate and professional soccer player with the Portland Thorns!