Founder experienceThis work was performed by Ayo Banjo in his capacity as an employee of The Village Project and is presented as founder experience, not as a Banjo Strategies client engagement.
The challenge
A countywide youth mental health and stigma reduction initiative had to reach families, schools, civic institutions, and young people across Monterey County.
The approach
As Project Director at The Village Project from 2025 to 2026, Ayo led a countywide youth mental health and stigma reduction initiative in Monterey County, managing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating schools, civic institutions and community partners.
Built and delivered
- Countywide stigma reduction initiative
- Multidisciplinary team of 25 staff, clinicians, and youth leaders
- Partner network grown from 2 to 38 organizations
- School, civic, and community partner coordination
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