The dragonfly symbolizes what our student athletes need the most: adaptability, self-realization and resilience in the face of adversity.
Mission & Impact
Mission - What do we do?
Dragonfly Initiative empowers student athletes to nurture their mental health and wellbeing through awareness, education, advocacy and peer support networks.
Vision - What do we aspire to achieve?
Create a future where student athletes are enabled to thrive in their academic, athletic and personal lives by actively prioritizing mental health and wellness.
Goals
Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy
Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy
Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy
End the stigma around mental health in sports and create a culture of active support through awareness and advocacy.
Resources
Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy
Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy
Provide student athletes with access to essential resources and support.
Education
Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy
Personal Development
Prepare athletes for lifelong success by providing educational programs that help student athletes thrive both on and off the court.
Personal Development
Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy
Personal Development
Provide opportunities for improving resilience skills and managing
mental health.
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
Create a network of student athlete leaders that provide education and development opportunities, advocate for their peers and provide insights on the current needs and challenges of student athletes.
Community Engagement
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
Establish a prominent social media presence and create opportunities for participating in various
support networks.
Partnerships
Leadership Development
Partnerships
Develop strategies that can be adopted by academic and athletic organizations and provide resources for execution.
Dragonfly's student interns help their peers to reach a higher level of self-acceptance and mental wellness.
They also level-up their own skills in leadership, project management, communication and other dazzling feats of real-worldness not found in the classroom.
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