45 Students Selected to Serve on Hope Squad National Council in 2025-2026

Hope Squad is proud to announce that 45 students from 33 schools have been selected to serve on the 2025-2026 Hope Squad National Council.

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The National Council is a dynamic cohort of 45 student leaders from across the country who are selected to serve one-year terms during their junior or senior year. These students become spokespeople at the highest level, ensuring their unique voice and experience are embedded into the work at Hope Squad.

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“Our National Council is a beacon of hope and an example of what our youth are eager to do. We are grateful for their hard work to educate their peers, school community, and local organizations about the importance of suicide prevention, to promote mental health awareness, to spread the reach of Hope Squad, and to influence what we do at Hope Squad,” said Hope Squad CEO Greg Hudnall, Jr.

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National Council members remain active with their campus Hope Squad while at the same time having the opportunity to collaborate with Hope Squad's leadership team to inform programming and offer valuable insights from student perspectives. Council members also participate in webinars, research opportunities, and serve as mental health advocates on a national stage.

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“The passion, leadership, and dedication these students bring to Hope Squad is inspiring,” said Sara Anderson, Advisor of the Hope Squad National Council. “Their commitment to mental health advocacy truly gives me hope for the future and is a great reminder of the positive change young people can create.”

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National Council members will begin serving at the start of the 2025-2026 school year and Hope Squad is looking forward to making a substantial impact on mental health together.