Laura Susanne Yochelson is a committed mental health advocate who holds two degrees from American University - a bachelor of science degree (2012) with highest honors and a master’s in health promotion management (2019). Over the past year, she has written more than a dozen articles raising awareness about recovery and resources among students for NAMI, The AU Eagle, Active Minds, and others. She is also a speaker on college campuses and at community events on coping with mental illness.