Active Minds utilizes the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses. By developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group on campuses, the organization works to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as liaison between students and the mental health community.
Zilin Cui
Former Co-President
Zilin is a graduate of the college. During her time here, she was actively involved in mental health advocacy and awareness through Active Minds and Lean On Me. Currently, she is working for Oak Street Health, but she will be leaving Chicago in a few months for medical school. She plans to go into psychiatry.
Amber Keahey
Co-President
Amber is a second-year Linguistics major pursuing Computer Science and Music minors. Because of her interest in mental health, she became involved with Active Minds in her first year and is currently leading the chapter as a co-president. Outside of Active Minds, Amber is involved with tutoring and teaching students as part of the Neighborhood Schools Program, Splash!UChicago, and Emancipate North Korea. She also works as an RA in the Language Processing Lab and a Fellow at UChicago Behavioral Health Clinic and in her free-time is a musician.
Fire Escape Films is the film production society at the University of Chicago. Their goal is to sustain a community of student filmmakers and raise awareness about media oriented projects and opportunities. They help produce features, shorts, music videos and spots on digital and film formats.