Jo Skinner-Grant is a lifelong advocate for youth. When she was 8 years old, she worked with teachers and faculty to empower other students with learning disabilities. This passion for advocacy continued ever since. Jo helped build the mental wellness focused mentorship program, Boosting Bravery in 2020. The following year, she Co-Founded Reed College’s first Collegiate Recovery Program to help other students in recovery from substance use disorders. While serving as an intern, Jo recognized and addressed the need for mental health trainings in the U.S. House of Representatives. Jo also has a strong understanding of the way local mental health agencies and nonprofits function from her time as a VISTA with the Mental Health Association of Maryland. She is currently a junior at Georgetown University, where she has continued to engage in efforts to support students in recovery.
