Get Involved
Become part of something special! UpStreet has multiple ways YOU can help support teen mental health.
We are always recruiting peer mentors, youth advisory board members and additions to our professional advisory committee.
Peer Mentoring
If you are interested in using your own experiences to act as a role model, join our Peer Mentor Program! Gain fulfilling experience and boost your leadship skills while helping your peers.
Youth Advisory Board
Are you passionate about youth mental health? Do you want to create change in the way mental health services are delivered and accessed by young people?
Professional Advisory Committee
UpStreet has a Professional Advisory Committee that meets once per quarter to provide expertise on the development of teen mental health.
Why Become a Peer Mentor?
- Work closely with teens struggling with mental health challenges
- Gain leadership skills and awareness of your own strengths and personal growth
- Feel a greater connection to your community
- Serve as a role model for younger students
Join the Youth Advisory Board
- Advocate and build awareness of youth mental health in the Pittsburgh community
- Develop outreach strategies and materials
- Represent UpStreet at community events
- Contribute to UpStreet’s social media presence and marketing
2022 Youth Advisory Board Members
Abby Rickin-Marks
Youth Advisor
Maia Hochheiser
Youth Advisor
Erin Klein
Youth Advisor
Bridget Hughes
Youth Advisor
Katrice Stallworth
Youth Advisor
Asha Edson
Youth Advisor
Sammie Seewald
Youth Advisor
Mikayla Tieppo
Youth Advisor
Aidan Plummer
Youth Advisor
Maddie Herrup
Youth Advisor
Professional Advisory Committee
The Professional Advisory Committee advises UpStreet on continuing to be the leader on teen mental health and helps shape the ongoing programming.
2022 Committe Members
Dr. Ana Radovic
Pediatrician
UPMC Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Danyelle Borish
Project Coordinator
Stand Together
Dashawana Fussell-Ware
Doctoral Student
Pitt School of Social Work
Jordan Corcoran
Listen Lucy
Joshua Hefferen
Director of New Program Development
Allegheny Health Network
Julie Mallis
Executive Director
Repair the World Pittsburgh
Dr. Tushita Mayanil
Psychiatrist
UPMC
Dr. Susan Morine
Psychiatrist
Carnegie Mellon University
Rebecca Shafer
Child Advocacy Specialist
Kids Voice