The Jed Foundation (JED) is proud to announce the 2025 Texas Youth Advocacy Coalition Fellowship Cohort in partnership with the Trellis Foundation, a grant-making public charitable organization focused on improving postsecondary attainment for low-income students and students of color in Texas. This six-week paid fellowship offers Texas-based students a curriculum that will arm them with the knowledge, skills and expert thought partnership to lead mental health advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal levels.
Juan Garcia Jr. – A fourth-year Public Health student at Tarleton State University and aspiring epidemiologist, Juan is eager to support youth mental health through advocacy and community outreach. As a public health major, Juan’s past research has focused on the intersection of mental health and provider access in Texas. Fun fact: Juan enjoys writing poetry and playing the piano.
Ivanna Sintes-Klein – A third-year Health Promotion and Behavioral Science student at UT Austin, Ivanna minors in Health Communications, Educational Psychology, and Spanish. She will collaborate with student advocates to develop and implement mental health advocacy plans through education, media, policy, and storytelling. Fun fact: Ivanna founded the first student-led mental health advocacy organization at her previous college, Bobcat C.A.R.E. Mental Health Advocates.
Rachel Davis – A fourth-year psychology student at Texas A&M University Central Texas, Rachel brings leadership experience in kids’ programming and mentoring. She’ll work with other JED Fellows to create strategic plans that promote awareness, support, and positive change in Texas communities. Fun fact: Rachel loves cooking, hiking, spending time with her beagle, and diving into a good mystery novel.
Rohan Satija – A freshman at UT Austin studying psychology on the pre-med track, Rohan is the CEO of the nonprofit Let’s Learn Foundation, which provides books, school supplies, and mental health resources to under-resourced students. At JED, he’ll be trained in advocacy and outreach to help make schools and communities safer. Fun fact: Rohan was born and raised in New Zealand and holds a black belt in Taekwondo!
Learn more about the JED National Mental Health Youth Advocacy Coalition Internship Program or read about its inaugural event.
Photo at top, clockwise from top left: Juan Garcia, Jr., Ivanna Sintes-Klein, Rachel Davis, and Rohan Satija.
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