Meet UCLA junior and senior faculty for mentorship and internship opportunities and to learn about career paths in neuroscience and related fields

Help create a community of like-minded young people interested in mental health and neuroscience

Be advocates for mental health and ambassadors for Friends of Semel and UCLA neuroscience

Help spread the word in schools and communities about the free and virtual Open Mind community lecture and film series that brings together thought leaders in science and culture for meaningful and relevant discussions about mental health issues and about the Open Mind Film Festival for high school students

Promote mental wellness in schools, communities, and on social media to help raise awareness of mental health issues unique to Gen Z's and erase the stigma of mental illness

Advise the Board of The Friends on programming about mental health issues important to Gen Z's and share unique experiences and challenges in a supportive environment

Create an Open Mind program "by teens and for teens”