A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Our Team

Summer Remote Internship Applications Closed

Thank you to everyone who applied for our summer remote internships at Mental H2O for the 2024 year! We are excited to welcome our new interns and look forward to the incredible contributions they will make to our mission of supporting student mental health.

Stay tuned for future opportunities! Keep an eye out for new internship positions next year. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest updates and announcements.

Thank you for your continued support of Mental H2O!

Mental H2O Mission Statement

“To educate and inform our local youth community of healthy ways to cope with mental distress. We allow for one another to feel safe and connected by providing an outlet for those suffering in silence.”
Some words about

The Team.

BEHIND THE SCENES.

Idania Rodriguez

Founder & President

Email: irodri@unc.edu

Idania Rodriguez, a student at UNC-Chapel Hill, brings extensive digital marketing expertise as an industry-certified Social Media Strategist. She is a full-time fashion and wellness blogger, the author of two children’s books, and previously served as a public relations manager for a California nonprofit.

Idania is an advocate for mental health, having founded Mental H2O to provide students with a safe space where they can access valuable resources, find community support, and prioritize their well-being.

Garrett Livingston

Chief Executive Officer

Email: garretto@business.unc.edu

Garrett Livingston is a student currently studying in the Kenan Flagler School of Business and the Shuford program at UNC-Chapel Hill. He has partaken in many big roles including a Marketing Director for a California NPO and authored a business book. In his free time, he loves to play soccer and listen to music.

Garrett is dedicated to empowering students through mental health advocacy by cultivating a supportive platform to foster a strong sense of community for students.

 

Daniela Rodriguez

Chief Operations Officer & Chief Marketing Officer

Daniela Rodriguez excels academically and embodies empathy, compassion, and motivation. As a co-founder of Mental H2O, she has played a pivotal role in recruiting members, developing marketing strategies, and contributing to the overall growth of the organization. Her leadership as COO and CMO has significantly enhanced Mental H2O’s impact, particularly in reaching and supporting young people. Daniela’s natural ability to connect with peers makes her a strong advocate for youth mental health, and her dedication to the cause has been invaluable in expanding the organization’s reach and mission.

Carmela Gonzalez

Social Media Director

Carmela Gonzalez, a former writing intern, now leads Mental H2O’s social media strategy and outreach. Carmela has been instrumental in expanding Mental H2O’s online presence, utilizing innovative strategies to reach a wider audience.

Intern Spotlight

Mental H2O is proud to have a diverse team of over 25 interns from around the globe, all part of our 2024 intern cohort.

Some of Mental H2O’s amazing interns for the 2024 year. 

Anyah

Joi

Digital Outreach Intern & Social Media Ambassador
Digital Outreach Intern 

“Hey guys! I’m Anyah! I am the high-school graduating class of 2024! I enjoy singing, dancing, baking, and many other things! I will be attending college to study nursing! I have always loved helping others and through these positions I hope to do just that! I am so honored to be able to take on these positions and hopefully make a difference!” 

“Hii I’m Joi I am a college student that attends Bethune Cookman University majoring in psychology! I am passionate about mental health beacause it aligns with my goal of providing support, information to make a positive difference. I am grateful to be a part of this.” 

Ny'Teria

Gabriela

Digital Outreach Intern 
Graphic Design Intern

“Greetings! I am a junior majoring in health & exercise science at Bethune- Cookman University. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with Mental H2O spreading knowledge and awareness about mental health!” 

“Gabriela is a junior at Wingate University, majoring in Marketing with minors in Communications and Spanish. As a member of the Science Department’s Marketing Team, she manages social media and creates interactive content.” 
 
She believes in integrating diverse passions into a vibrant and dynamic composition. Her journey includes emigrating twice, learning new languages, and embracing diverse cultures with gratitude to God. 
 
“Life is too short to be confined to one box,” she says. 

Meenal

Mental Health Resource Writer
“I’m a high school student from NJ who is passionate about initiatives that uplift and support youth around the world. As an intern at Mental H2O Inc, I am happy to be able to contribute to the positive impact we make on youth mental health”
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