The Shine Initiative

The Shine Initiative The Shine Initiative focuses on promoting the mental health & wellness of young people through awareness and conversation.

Thank you .bank Cornerstone Bank and YWCA Central Massachusetts for sponsoring out Mindmatters Summit 2026!
03/13/2026

Thank you .bank Cornerstone Bank and YWCA Central Massachusetts for sponsoring out Mindmatters Summit 2026!

Thank you Point32Health Fontaine Bros and Country Bank for sponsoring out Mindmatters Summit 2026!
03/13/2026

Thank you Point32Health Fontaine Bros and Country Bank for sponsoring out Mindmatters Summit 2026!

Thank you to for being a sponsor of our Mindmatters Summit this year!
03/12/2026

Thank you to for being a sponsor of our Mindmatters Summit this year!

With our Mindmatters Summit only days away, we would like to spotlight our incredible presenters. Here is Jammie Glenn, ...
03/11/2026

With our Mindmatters Summit only days away, we would like to spotlight our incredible presenters. Here is Jammie Glenn, Katie Stickney, Ashley Gustafson and Lisa Casillo!

Jammie is an entrepreneur, Project Director at Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, and the creative force behind Bloom by JLouise, a self-care, lifestyle, and wellness brand. Starting her design journey in 2014 within video production, she later transitioned to luxury events to express her passion for interior design and cohesive event experiences.

Katie is a board-certified background in music therapist who is a passionate project manager for community and government relations at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA serving as a community connecter, bridging internal and external stakeholders together through civic engagement, education, and advocacy. She administers the Dynamic Futures program annually, which is geared towards exposing Worcester youth ages 16-18 to career pathways in behavioral health and mental health.

Navigating Through Quicksand Ashley Gustafson is an inspirational speaker, interactive workshop presenter, fitness creator, author, and confidence coach. She is a woman who follows her heart and lives with passion, creating the life she has always envisioned while helping others do the same. Ashley is the founder and CEO of Navigating Through Quicksand, LLC where she embraces challenges as opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed in all aspects of life.

Lisa is a certified Pre-K-2nd grade teacher in Massachusetts. She currently works in a public school and has transitioned into a role teaching Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness and Yoga as a special to all Kindergarten through fourth grade students. Lisa completed her 200-Hour YTT at Hot Power Yoga in Worcester.

Our Mindmatters Summit is a week away. Over the next few days, we want to spotlight our incredible presenters. Meet Isia...
03/10/2026

Our Mindmatters Summit is a week away. Over the next few days, we want to spotlight our incredible presenters. Meet Isiah Tucker, Maria Milagros and Elyzabeth Frontaan!

Isiah is the founder of Inner Voice Outer Change, LLC, a private practice with over 20 years of professional clinical experience. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Massachusetts, Isiah uses a client-centered approach to establish a safe and supportive environment for exploring emotions and experiences without judgment. He recognizes that each person’s journey is unique and tailors his approach to meet individual needs. Isiah is a trauma-informed practitioner well-versed in various treatment modalities and interventions.

Maria is an award-winning keynote speaker, 2x TEDx storyteller, workshop facilitator, mindset transformation life coach, storyteller, and author. Whether sharing her life experiences and knowledge through impactful talks, workshops, leadership trainings, life coaching sessions or videos, Maria uses stories to bring encouragement, education and love to empower others to get out of their way and break free from any hindering thoughts or beliefs, so that they can live amazing lives and leave their unique and positive mark on the world.

Elyzabeth Frontaan is a public health advocate, behavioral health communicator, and community organizer with over 15 years of experience advancing health equity, educating and promoting healthcare access. She is a Community Relations Representative at Carelon Behavioral Health, for the Central Massachusetts outreach team for the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline. Elyzabeth is also a published award-winning writer and speaker whose work has been featured in national health advocacy projects and public health forums.

We enjoyed the Gala, an evening spent celebrating and honoring people making a positive impact in the lives of yout...
03/09/2026

We enjoyed the Gala, an evening spent celebrating and honoring people making a positive impact in the lives of youth in our community!

Zara made a TikTok video about their bookmarks. With positive feedback and support, this middle school student has start...
03/05/2026

Zara made a TikTok video about their bookmarks. With positive feedback and support, this middle school student has started their own business and is giving back to Youth Mental Health. Visit the link below to get yourself a bookmark. Congratulations Zara!
mybookbuddiez.com

Thank you to the teachers at for having us!
02/23/2026

Thank you to the teachers at for having us!

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02/16/2026

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