Raffela (she/they) is a mental health activist, entrepreneur, and content creator who draws on her lived experience with mental illness and severe ADHD to challenge stigma and inaccessible mental health systems. She earned a Bachelor of Science with a Specialization in Psychology and Research Certificate from the University of Alberta and is currently developing a digital tool called Staya, which aims to reduce barriers for those seeking mental health support. 

She has collaborated with organizations across Canada to amplify the voices of youth and people with lived experience across the mental health sector and promote inclusive solutions that meet people where they are. Whether she’s sharing on social media, consulting for grassroots initiatives, or working on her own various projects, Raffela’s focus will always be on improving the quality of life for all marginalized and oppressed people.