Hello! I have been a member of MHC since my second semester at BU, and I feel so incredibly lucky to now serve as one of the Co-Chairs besides Jess. I love getting to be a part of this community where we try to de-stigmatize mental health and overall try to make campus a better place, and am so proud of the work we have done. Outside of student government, I am a political science major and a Deaf studies minor. I also have my creative side though, and love to dance, listen to music, or crochet! If you ever want to reach out to me you can always send an email (jgrindle@bu.edu) and I’d be happy to chat! Stay hydrated!

Hello! I have been a part of MHC for two years now and I am excited and honored to be one of the co-chairs for this upcoming year. I am passionate about mental health advocacy and awareness, and I am so proud of the impact this committee has had on campus. Outside of MHC, I am a junior majoring in psychology with a minor in Deaf studies. I love to cook, draw, and play guitar, and I can often be found in the library or the GSU. Please feel free to say hi or reach out at any time (jsullivn@bu.edu), I’d love to talk with you!

RESOURCE CURATOR

Hi everyone, I’m Michelle! I had the pleasure of joining MHC in my spring semester of sophomore year as the Creative Leader and I absolutely loved it. I love working in the mental health field because while struggling with my own mental health issues I’ve come to realize how passionate I am about mental health and I hope to empathize and advocate for others with similar experiences.

WEB COORDINATOR

My name is Giulia and I am currently a Junior in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing a major in Psychology and a minor in History. I have been a part of MHC since the fall 2022 semester and I am so excited to be a part of the internal committee! Mental health advocacy has been a long-standing passion of mine and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside MHC to create a safe space for everyone at Boston University.

SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR

My name is Melody Castillo Coello and I am currently a Junior in the College of Communications. I am a Film and Television major with a minor in Deaf Studies. This would be my second year with the BU Mental Health Committee and I am so excited to work with the creative team to provide amazing content and knowledge of resources regarding mental health that are available on campus.

CREATIVE LEADERSHIP

Hi all! Thank you so much for your interest in the committee! MHC has been my favorite part of BU for the past two years, and I am delighted and honored to be representing the committee. The most important aspect of our work is our focus on community voices. Outside of the committee, I love to cook, travel, read, and spend time with my favorite people (including my cat).

NEWSLETTER CHAIR

Hi everyone, my name is Emma! I am a History major, a Public Health minor, and an avid writer! I have been part of MHC since sophomore year! I am very excited to continue advocating for mental health on campus, as I believe creating safe spaces, spreading resources, and amplifying voices can create positive change. In my free time, I love spending time with friends, making playlists, wandering around Boston, and face-timing my family back home.

EVENT COORDINATOR

Hi! My name is Belen and I'm a sophomore majoring in Psychology. I'm originally from Argentina but I grew up in Texas. I love reading, movies, and taylor swift. I'm always open to talk about what I'm reading or giving out recommendations. I'm so passionate about helping others and destigmatizing mental health.

CREATIVE LEADERSHIP

Hello! My name is Maika Takemoto, and I am a sophomore studying Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics at the College of Arts and Sciences. I am a Japanese International student from the UK, but mostly grew up in Kennesaw, GA. Besides BU StuGov, I am also involved in BU Fusion and spend a lot of my free time rehearsing in dance studios!