The Jed Foundation (JED), the nation’s leading organization in college mental health and suicide prevention, undertook original research to learn about perceptions and experiences related to mental health. As a result, we developed recommendations for headquarters and campuses on how to support the mental health of their members and students who engage with them. Attendees will learn concrete interventions and recommendations to better support student mental health and prevent suicide, be able to recognize and explain key mental health issues among American fraternity members, and will be able to identify, suggest, and/or implement concrete recommendations for improving the mental health of fraternity members to their organizations and institutions. Featuring Dr. Katie Hurley, LCSW and Dr. Thea Zunick.
Dr. Katie Hurley, DSW, LCSW is the Senior Director of Clinical Advising and Community Programs for The Jed Foundation (JED), a nonprofit dedicated to teen and young adult mental health and suicide prevention. She is the author of six books at the intersection of youth, parenting, and mental health, including the award winning No More Mean Girls. Her new book, Boys Under Pressure, is set for a March 2026 publication. Dr. Hurley is dedicated to promoting the mental health of tweens, teens, and young adults in her private practice, and speaks for schools, nonprofits, and other organizations.
Dr. Thea Zunick is the Director of Community Giving at The Jed Foundation (JED), a nonprofit dedicated to protecting mental health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults. With over five years in the nonprofit sector and nearly 15 years in higher education, she blends her expertise as a professional speaker, social impact advocate, and fundraiser to expand JED’s reach. In her role, she leads peer-to peer fundraising initiatives, manages JED’s signature fundraising event Neon Nights, is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for fraternal organizations, and oversees JED’s Leadership Council. She also manages a diverse portfolio of philanthropic partners, securing gifts ranging from small gifts to six-figure donations. Her passion for fostering meaningful connections drives her work, ensuring more people engage with JED’s critical mission.
Co-sponsored by the Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research, Fraternity Executives Association, and the Hazing Prevention Network.
