Young Innovator in Behavioral Health Awardee

Alexandria Ang is a 24-year-old content creator and mental health advocate located in Saint Paul, MN. In 2022, she was invited to the White House, along with 29 other mental health advocates and creators to attend the inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum. This experience kickstarted her advocacy journey, where she continued to create content about mental health at the intersection of storytelling and accessibility. She served on the NAMI Next Gen Youth Advisory Board in 2023. Currently, Alex sits on NAMI's StigmaFree Advisory Board for Mental Health in the Workplace, while running her podcast 'a is for anxious: a podcast diary.'