On November 14, 2024, Brown University and the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute held a day-long conference, Social Media and Children's Mental Health at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. This convening brought together youth, parents, clinicians, educators and policymakers to share strategies and solutions to address the mental health of children and youth in the digital age.
Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute
Jennifer Rose Heifferon
California Partners Project
Biography
Jen is the Child Well-Being Program Director at the California Partners Project, where she leads programming focused on supporting families as they navigate the challenges of raising children in the digital age. With over a decade of experience in K-12 education as a teacher, learning specialist, coach, and equity practitioner, Jen is dedicated to creating environments that promote well-being and authenticity. Jen holds a BA in Psychology from Stanford University and an MA in Teaching from the University of San Francisco. Before working in education, she worked as an interactive producer at Goodby, Silverstein, & Partners. Jen is also an independent consultant for VISIONS, Inc. and Liberation Consulting and serves on the Board of Directors for Youth Speaks, a national non-profit that empowers young people through poetry and media. Jen lives in the Bay Area of California with her partner and three kids.