Caitlyn Jennings

Advisor
NAMI Next Gen

Caitlyn Jennings (she/her) is a 23-year-old hailing from Potomac, MD, with a degree in History from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

Caitlyn became interested in mental health advocacy in high school when she founded a wellness club in response to teen suicides. Since then, she has advocated for youth mental health awareness and education. She is committed to fostering dialogue to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly in BIPOC communities, and working to ensure mental health parity. As a strong believer in the power of the written word, she has authored several magazine articles on wellness-related topics.

Caitlyn volunteers with the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission in her free time in their archaeology lab. She also enjoys reading (anything but science fiction!), swimming, being in nature, and crafting.