Mental Health Recovery for 18-35 years old

Ellen Frudakis has a BS in Human Services from Springfield College and an MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from USD. During her undergraduate work, she co-founded Impact Young Adults (IYA), holding the role of Co-President for over 9 years. IYA is now a highly successful, award-winning organization and serves as a model for Impact MORE.

During her graduate work, Ellen completed applied projects for many San Diego nonprofit organizations in the areas of board governance, fund- raising/resource development, financial controls, organizational ethics strategic planning, and program design.

During her undergraduate and graduate studies, Ellen was trained in the community organizing techniques and principles that she used in her work in IYA and now in her work with Impact MORE.

Ellen also has a mental illness, but has worked hard to find and maintain recovery. This has yielded success in her education and career. She often speaks publicly about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and what she believes is possible for young adults if given the proper support and encouragement she feels lucky to have received. All her work, her education, personal experience with mental wellness/recovery, and her 9 plus years of experience leading Impact Young Adults, make Ellen a natural in her role as Program Director for Impact MORE, www.impactmore.wix.com.