Young Innovator in Behavioral Health Awardee

Justine is a PhD student at the University of California, Irvine, under the guidance of Dr. Stephen Schueller, exploring the intersection of technology and mental health within Asian American communities. Her research builds on her experiences with organizations like The Upswing Fund, The Trevor Project, Young Futures, and Asian Mental Health Collective, focusing on mental health support for historically marginalized youth through technology. Justine was honored to participate in the Mental Health Youth Action Forum, a collaboration between MTV and the Biden-Harris Administration, where she contributed to a youth mental health campaign at The White House. Her work has been presented at international conferences and published in outlets like the American Psychiatric Association. Currently, her research centers on community-driven design and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in mental health initiatives for Asian American communities.