e.l.m. = empower life and mind
the elm tree, symbolic of wisdom and intuition, as well as craftsmanship and nurturing.
from our co-founder vera:
" Hi everyone! I’m Vera, the founder and co-president of Project ELM. I’m a senior at Sage Hill School, and I’m hoping to study neuroscience and psychology in the future! The idea of Project ELM came to me as I realized my desire to spark the same interest in science in the younger generations, with also a broader goal of providing families with some ways to improve their connections with each other, whether that be through fun art activities or through empowering these youth to use their voice to speak on topics like mental health. In my free time, I love to go on long walks outside, or bake sweet treats to share with my family and friends. "
- vera
from our co-founder mia:
" I’m so grateful to be able to share this project with everyone. My love for people and my attention to mental health is what motivated Vera and I to take a leap and strive to reach the minds of children around the world. I’m an artist and I enjoy using my creativity in everything I do; therefore, I promote that through our art program that encourages creativity in our students which exercises their minds. I also wish to use this project to educate on behavioral economics and financial literacy, a subject that most schools seem to lack, but has proven very important. Never forget the importance of your mental health and appreciate yourself and those around you; I am so thankful to have spent this time with you. "
- mia
