Michelle Bartsch, as Vice President of Education at Cook Center for Human Connection, has been at the forefront of mental wellness and non-profit initiatives in communities, schools and organizations across the nation for more than 15 years.  Through her groundbreaking work to develop ParentGuidance.org, a no-cost mental health resource, she’s been instrumental in providing essential resources to thousands of schools and millions of families over the past 4 years.  Michelle assisted the development and launch of My Life is Worth Living, the first animated web-series for youth mental health, as well as pioneered the Leadership & Happiness Symposium for Superintendents, an initiative providing essential community leaders the tools they need to make systemic improvements to the mental health cultures of their communities.  Michelle is a sought-after keynote speaker, centering on youth mental health initiatives and critical mental health supports for staff, families and communities. Her voice has inspired change for leaders at state and national levels, emphasizing the importance of education, leadership and human connection.  Michelle earned her master of Science in Education and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees at Texas Wesleyan University.