Paige Reitz is a native Virginian, where she lives and works as a mental health crisis counselor. She pursued a career in mental health, obtaining both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in social work, after mental health struggles (including depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts) threatened to derail her high school experience and a skilled social worker intervened. She has found hope in using her experiences to support struggling youth. In her free time, she enjoys reading, Harry Potter, and mental health advocacy.