It starts with us.

Jivin founded SUMMIT to address a recurring issue in his community: a lack of mental health support for his peers. He believes every student should have access to the resources they need, without societal stigma or fear of approaching professionals. SUMMIT’s mission reflects his belief that mental health support should be available to everyone.

As co-president, Jivin hopes to bring students peer-to-peer support through SUMMIT’s events, programs, and presentations. Outside of SUMMIT, he enjoys playing badminton, watching TV shows, and dedicating his time to the communities around him.

Ahraf joined SUMMIT to make a positive impact on his community and help make it a happier, healthier place. He believes mental health resources should be available to everyone, without stigma around receiving them.

As co-president, he hopes to lead SUMMIT toward a lasting impact on community mental health, helping more people find the support they need through their peers. Outside of SUMMIT, Ahraf likes to hike, stargaze, and play video games with his friends.

Junhan joined SUMMIT to support those around him who struggle with their mental health. He believes students should be able to access mental health services easily, without social stigma or fear of reaching out.

Through friends and peers, he hopes to help people feel more comfortable talking and seeking support. As VP of Fundraising, he aims to raise the money and build the foundation the team needs to put its vision into practice. Outside of SUMMIT, Junhan likes to hang out with friends.

Khanjan joined SUMMIT to spread awareness of the mental health challenges students often face alone. He believes support should be accessible to everyone and wants to do all he can to remove the stigma surrounding mental health.

As VP of Communications, he reaches out to as many people as possible to help ensure support is there for those who need it most. Outside of SUMMIT, Khanjan enjoys spending time with friends, playing guitar and baseball, and tutoring kids in subjects such as math.

Nathan joined SUMMIT because of his passion for marketing, creative direction, and the mental health of young people in his community. He brings more than four years of experience designing and creating media.

He also has ongoing experience on the Ben Stelter School Fundraiser team, which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars toward cancer research each year. Outside of volunteering, Nathan enjoys watching volleyball, hiking, and playing soccer.

Eric joined SUMMIT because he believes deeply in giving back to his community and cares about mental health. Drawing on his prior involvement in finance, he hopes to create a streamlined financial system for the organization.

Beyond his finance role, he wants to engage with young people and help ensure they feel supported and cared for. Outside of SUMMIT, Eric enjoys basketball, working out, and video games, alongside leadership roles in his school and church communities.

Thomas joined SUMMIT to help make other people’s lives less stressful and anxious. He believes everyone should have the fundamental opportunity to seek mental health support, whatever their circumstances.

As Head of Marketing, he hopes to extend SUMMIT’s reach by promoting its accessible, peer-centered approach to support. Outside of SUMMIT, Thomas enjoys watching shows, playing games, and being involved in his local community.

Caiden joined SUMMIT to give back to his community and help people find mental wellness support when they need it. He believes support should be accessible at every level, without judgment, and that students should feel free to reach out and be heard.

He hopes to build a stronger community through fundraising events and get-togethers with SUMMIT’s general team and the wider community. Outside of SUMMIT, Caiden enjoys hiking, fishing, volunteering, playing football, and hanging out with friends.