Isaac Jean-Paul

Isaac Jean-Paul is a Paralympic high jumper and long jumper, currently training for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Isaac is also the head sprint coach for San Diego State University’s Adaptive Sports Program, as well as a published author and motivational speaker.

Isaac is passionate about raising awareness about athlete mental health, particularly through the lens of disability.

Jack Beer

Jack Beer is a professional soccer player for New York City FC II. Jack secured a national championship at Georgetown University while battling anxiety and depression. He aims to serve others through his story and mental health advocacy.

Alice Merryweather

Alice Merryweather is a World Cup Alpine Ski Racer from Hingham, MA and competed primarily in the speed events, downhill and super-G. A successful 2018 Olympics campaign cemented Alice as one of America’s top rising ski stars and a worldwide talent to watch. She retired from skiing in 2024.

Alice’s story as an athlete is headlined by a collection of personal triumphs, setbacks, and an unwavering commitment to use her platform to be an authentic and inspiring role model for all female athletes. She is passionate in speaking about her personal struggles with an eating disorder, her own mental health, and the power that sports has a healthy therapy for us all. She has gained national and international media coverage in breaking the silence in what it means to be a female athlete in one of the world’s most grueling sports. She is embarking on a path of being more than an athlete and is truly a trailblazer in the Olympic sports space. 

Aside from skiing, Alice enjoys strumming on her ukulele, hiking, and playing board games. She is a student at Dartmouth College completing her degree in Government.

Chris Paul

Chris Paul was drafted by the NFL’s Washington Commanders in 2022. Along with being a football student-athlete at The University of Tulsa, Chris Paul served as the American Athletic Conference’s National Representative (DI SAAC), as well as chaired The American’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. As a Conference, they pioneered a large mental health campaign, entitled Pow6rful Minds, geared toward ending the stigma(s) associated with mental health. Not only has this brought about awareness at base level, but has provided a wealth of information pertaining to resources on campus, tips, personal stories etc.

He says he will, “always speak up and share as much information as I can about mental health initiatives, because speaking up saves lives. Your mental health will always be as important as your physical health.”

Jenny Sichel

Jenny Sichel is a 2016 Rio Paralympic Silver Medalist in the PR3 4+, a five-time World Rowing Championship Silver Medalist, and a seven-time member of the US Rowing Para National Team. She recently made the switch from the boat to the launch and once again represented Team USA at the Tokyo Paralympics as the coach for the PR1 W1x.

When she’s not on the water, Jenny works in disability advocacy as the Operations Director for the National Council on Independent Living and is currently getting her Master’s Degree in Public Administration. She loves downhill ski racing, acting for film, and considers herself a viewer of the gold lining.

Kendall Ellis

Kendall Ellis is an American Olympic sprinter. After her distinguished collegiate career at University of Southern California, she went on to compete in the World Championships and Tokyo Olympics.During the Tokyo Olympics, she won gold for the 4x400m relay, and bronze for the mixed 4x400m. She will be competing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

In addition to her mental health advocacy, she is passionate about mentorship and volunteering.

Manteo Mitchell

Manteo is an Olympic Silver Medalist, World and US Champion in track and field. He’s also a member of the US Bobsled team, where he’s aiming to make history by becoming just the 7th person to medal in both the Summer and Winter Games. He’d also become the very first African-American male to accomplish the feat! When he’s not chasing records, you can find him running around the world with his family. Manteo is an advocate for health and wellness. He spends most of his time away from training/competing as a motivational speaker and ambassador for many brands and causes with the youth and next generation.

AJ Pedro

AJ Pedro is a former collegiate athlete whose journey with grief, resilience, and self-discovery highlights the deep connection between mental health and performance. Drawing from his own experiences—especially navigating competition during personal loss—AJ advocates for honest conversations around athlete well-being and the importance of caring for both mind and body. As an Athlete Ambassador, he uses his voice to encourage athletes at all levels to prioritize their mental health, embrace vulnerability, and build strength beyond the scoreboard.

Montee Ball

Montee Ball is a College Football Hall of Fame and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame inductee, former NFL athlete, and business development consultant.

For more than a decade, he has worked at the intersection of mental health, education, athletics, and institutional growth. Following one of the most decorated collegiate football careers in NCAA history, Montee transitioned into the behavioral health and public sectors, partnering with nonprofit leaders, healthcare organizations, and public stakeholders to strengthen positioning, secure funding, and support long term sustainability.

He is the founder of Game Plan Life Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving mental health literacy and access to support for student athletes and families. He also serves on the Board of Directors for 5280 High School, a Denver based recovery high school supporting students committed to living life in recovery

Danny O’Connor

Danny O’Connor is a Boston-born former Olympian and professional boxer with a record of 31–3, managed by the Dropkick Murphys. A National Golden Gloves Champion and WBC International Champion, he fought on major networks including Showtime, ESPN, and CBS Sports. After a career shaped by the demands of weight-class competition, Danny now shares his story through his bestselling memoir Weight Class, exposing the hidden realities of weight cutting and mental health in sports. Today, he is a speaker and advocate focused on helping athletes and young men better understand performance, identity, and long-term well-being.