Daniella Ivanir

Daniella Ivanir is an experienced professional specializing in youth engagement, mental health advocacy, and project management. Currently serving as a Youth Engagement and Advocacy Associate at #HALFTHESTORY, a NextGen Connect Fellow at Fairplay's Screen Time Action Network, and a Youth Advisor for NAMI NYS, Daniella also brings significant prior experience as the Project Manager and Founder/Executive Director of Lean On Me UC Berkeley, a peer-to-peer mental health support service. Daniella's commitment to mental health is further highlighted by roles such as Executive Director of the Internal Department at the Associated Students of the University of California's Mental Health Commission and Co-Chair of the Health Fee Advisory Board. An alumna of the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human Rights, Daniella has also gained valuable insights through internships and positions focused on research, writing, and advocacy in the context of health and social issues.