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Our Mission Statement
The One Life Project is a student-founded nonprofit supporting the mental health, self-worth, and personal growth of youth from early childhood through college, with a mission to prevent suicide, end stigma, and ensure every young person feels seen, valued, and supported.
Our Mission and Goals
The One Life Project is a student-founded, student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing youth mental health through education, advocacy, and prevention. Founded on February 14, 2018, by Alexander Kovarovic, who continues to serve as the Senior Executive Director, what began as a grassroots effort in upstate New York has grown into a trusted, youth-centered organization serving communities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Today, the organization is headquartered in Boston and is supported by a network of offices spanning from Maine to Maryland.
Our work is rooted in the belief that mental health support must begin early and remain consistent throughout development. We support young people from early childhood through young adulthood by equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate emotional well-being, build self-esteem, and face life’s challenges. Through school-based programs, campus initiatives, community outreach, and accessible digital resources, we meet young people where they are, reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking before a crisis occurs.
The One Life Project’s regional structure allows us to balance strong leadership with meaningful community connection. Guided by leadership offices across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic and supported by additional volunteer-led outreach efforts, we remain deeply connected to the schools, families, and communities we serve. Our work spans education, advocacy, activism, and prevention, with a focus on strengthening emotional literacy, fostering resilience, and creating environments where young people feel safe, supported, and understood.
Our impact is driven almost entirely by volunteers, with a large portion of our team made up of high school and college students who bring lived experience, passion, and leadership to the work. Alongside them, career employees, adult volunteers, educators, and community partners help guide and strengthen our mission. Together, our network spans thousands of individuals committed to building meaningful change within their communities.
While our physical presence is concentrated across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, our reach extends beyond geography through digital education, online resources, and broader awareness efforts.
At the heart of our mission is a simple belief: every young life matters, and no one should ever feel alone in their mental health journey.
How We Started
The One Life Project began with a simple but powerful goal: to make sure no young person feels alone in what they’re going through. As a high school senior, Alexander Kovarovic was driven by his own experiences to create something that could help others facing similar challenges. After graduating, he founded the National Youth Internet Safety and Cyberbullying Task Force, an early version of the organization that focused on supporting youth affected by online bullying and digital safety concerns. In 2020, the organization evolved into what is now the One Life Project, expanding its mission to focus more deeply on youth mental health, self-esteem, and personal growth. In 2021, our motto “Be true. Be you. Be kind.” was adopted as a guiding message, a reminder that being authentic and showing kindness can change lives and build more compassionate communities.
Importance of Our Mission
Youth mental health advocacy is essential in addressing the unique challenges young people face during some of the most formative years of their lives. Adolescence and young adulthood are periods of rapid emotional, social, and academic change, where individuals are shaping their identities, relationships, and sense of self. During this time, access to meaningful education, support, and advocacy is critical. By increasing awareness, challenging stigma, and promoting access to resources, youth mental health advocacy helps create environments where young people feel seen, understood, and empowered to seek help when they need it most.
Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel, act, and connect with others. It impacts our self-esteem, our decision-making, and the way we navigate everyday life. From early childhood through adulthood, mental health plays a vital role in overall well-being. When it is neglected, the effects can ripple across every aspect of life, including relationships, academic performance, and personal growth. Supporting mental health is not optional—it is foundational to living a healthy and fulfilling life.
The One Life Project exists to ensure that young people are not left to navigate these challenges alone. Our mission is rooted in standing beside those who may not yet feel strong enough to stand on their own. Through education, advocacy, and support, we work to guide young people through some of the most difficult and defining years of their lives, helping them build resilience, find connection, and realize their full potential.
One Life Project's Northeast Reach
The One Life Project’s offices serve as the operational and relational backbone of our mission, allowing us to lead across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic while staying deeply connected to the communities we serve. Our leadership structure is anchored by our headquarters in Boston, alongside executive leadership offices in Saratoga Springs, Amherst, and Hershey. Together, these locations guide organizational strategy, internal operations, and regional coordination.
To ensure strong regional leadership and accessibility, the One Life Project operates three primary regional offices: our New England office in Salem, our Northern Mid-Atlantic office in New York City, and our Central Mid-Atlantic office in Baltimore. These offices oversee partnerships, school engagement, volunteer coordination, and program implementation across their respective regions, creating a unified yet locally responsive structure.
In addition to our leadership and regional offices, the One Life Project maintains a focused network of volunteer-run Outreach Centers in Buffalo, Trenton, and State College. These centers serve as community-facing hubs for education, outreach, events, and youth engagement, ensuring our work remains accessible, responsive, and grounded in the lived experiences of young people.
Together, this structure allows the One Life Project to balance strong executive leadership with meaningful grassroots connections. We are intentionally positioned across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic corridor; from major urban centers to regional communities; meeting young people where they are both geographically and emotionally. Through partnerships with schools, universities, and local organizations, our offices support open conversations about mental health, promote prevention-focused education, and foster environments rooted in empathy, connection, and belonging.
Meet Our Executive Team Members
Office of the Senior Executive Director
Alexander J. Kovarovic
Senior Executive Director
and Organization Founder
Anastazia Souchitski
Assistant Senior
Executive Director
Olivia Bennett
Assistant Senior
Executive Director
Isabella Lambert
Senior Executive
President's Assistant
Sophie Park
Regional Executive Director
of New England Operations
One Life Project Senior Leadership Team
Isabella Lambert
Regional Executive Director
of Northern Mid-Atlantic Operations
Lillian Reynolds
Regional Executive Director
of Central Mid-Atlantic Operations
OPEN ROLE
Senior Director of National
Relations and Expansion
Dr. Michael Jones
Senior Director of
International Relations
Gabriella McGillis
Senior Director
of Operations
Candace Lindsey
Senior Director of
Human Resources
Mackenzie Taylor
Senior Director of
Finance and Compliance
OPEN ROLE
Executive President of the
Executive Director's Advisory Board
Office of Education, Advocacy, and Programs
Aimee Eddy Gross
Senior Director of Education, Advocacy, and Programs
Rakshita Broota
Director of Youth Education
and Program Development
Sydney Thurman-Baldwin
Director of College Education
and Program Development
Joshua Weiser
Director of Advocacy
and Activism
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About Me
As an assistant to our President, Isabella is a dedicated student at Penn State, where she is pursuing her studies in social and political science. She is actively involved with the One Life Project where she contributes to various initiatives aimed at fostering leadership skills and community engagement. In her free time, Isabella enjoys exploring creative outlets such as painting, photography, and hiking, which allow her to connect with nature and express her artistic side. Her drive for both academic success and personal development sets her apart as a motivated and well-rounded individual.
Current Location: Lancaster, PA
About Me
As an assistant to our President, Isabella is a dedicated student at Penn State, where she is pursuing her studies in social and political science. She is actively involved with the One Life Project where she contributes to various initiatives aimed at fostering leadership skills and community engagement. In her free time, Isabella enjoys exploring creative outlets such as painting, photography, and hiking, which allow her to connect with nature and express her artistic side. Her drive for both academic success and personal development sets her apart as a motivated and well-rounded individual.
Current Location: Lancaster, PA
About Me
As an assistant to our President, Isabella is a dedicated student at Penn State, where she is pursuing her studies in social and political science. She is actively involved with the One Life Project where she contributes to various initiatives aimed at fostering leadership skills and community engagement. In her free time, Isabella enjoys exploring creative outlets such as painting, photography, and hiking, which allow her to connect with nature and express her artistic side. Her drive for both academic success and personal development sets her apart as a motivated and well-rounded individual.
Current Location: Lancaster, PA
Office of Development, Outreach, and Planning
Emily Richardson
Senior Director of Development, Outreach, and Events
OPEN ROLE
Director of Corporate
Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
Christopher Collar
Director of Community
Partnerships and Donations
Jonathan Moorwood
Director of Marketing
and Communications
Joseph Kovarovic
Director of Events
and Community Outreach
Maveah Griffith
Director of Social Media
Communications and Planning
Isabella Herrera
Director of Development
and Fundraising
Mia Perez
Director of Grants
and Campaigns