Building a strong and resilient generation of youth
Who We Are
Inspired by her own mental health experiences, and frustrated by the challenges of the current system, One in Five was founded in 2022 by Nicole Beeman-Cadwallader, Ph.D. to address gaps in youth mental health services through innovative peer-based support systems.
“I live with bipolar disorder. It is inextricably linked to who I am as a leader. When I was 15, I spent two months in a psychiatric hospital. Upon my return, I immediately noticed that people’s expectations of me plummeted. I also noticed all the other groups of students for whom adults’ expectations did not match their potential. I wished for all students to experience what it feels like to have teachers and other adults believe they could do something remarkable. This conviction led me to become an educator who would elevate the expectations of marginalized groups of students, and now especially for youth with lived mental illness experience.”
Our Unique Approach
Instead of providing support from the outside in, One in Five addresses the youth mental health crisis from the inside out—empowering youth to build critical knowledge and skills to manage their conditions and support others.
We believe that youth are strong, resilient and capable of thriving beyond any condition, with important voices and perspectives to share. We work alongside youth to develop new models for supporting youth living with mental health challenges, helping them grow and find strength in their lived experiences.
Board of Directors
One in Five is grateful for our talented, diverse, and experienced board members and the thoughtful direction and insight they provide.
Tyne Parlett (they/them)
Facilitator and Consultant
Tyne Parlett is a skilled facilitator and leader with two decades of experience in social services. Tyne thrives on providing opportunities to marginalized communities through systems-focused change, focusing on equity, belonging, antiracism, and strategic grassroots capacity building. They currently serve as facilitator for the Interrupting Racism program with Child Advocates, and as an End of Life coach with Cradling the Cusp.
Taryn Richard (she/her)
Doctoral Candidate at Marian University
Taryn Richard has worked at the intersection of mental health and public education for over twenty years. Currently, as a doctoral candidate at Marian University, she is studying the internal work needed to find success with our most underestimated learners. She is actively working to demystify emotional and behavioral learning to increase accessibility for all.
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