About Dr. Jennifer Ulie

Dr. Jennifer Ulie is one of the nation’s most sought-after voices on social, emotional, and mental health — not just because of her expertise, but because of her ability to connect deeply with audiences and catalyze real change.

A nationally award-winning educator, systems strategist, and speaker, Dr. Ulie has spent more than two decades working with thousands of leaders, educators, policymakers, nonprofits, healthcare professionals, and justice systems to transform how organizations understand and support human well-being. She has keynoted and trained at hundreds of events across the country, blending humor, relatability, and science-backed strategies that help people and systems move from burnout to breakthrough.

Her leadership has spanned roles as a teacher, professor, nonprofit founder & executive director, elected school board member, and national collaborator in teams with the NIH, CDC, DOJ, NIMH, Department of Education, and more. She sits on the Advisory Board for the National Center for School Mental Health, has published peer-reviewed research, and has been featured as an expert in PBS’s Facing Suicide and in national media including NPR, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.

What makes her stand out is not just her résumé — it’s her lived experience. As someone who has experienced the effects of significant childhood trauma and suicidality, she brings vulnerability, authenticity, and a fierce commitment to creating systems where both youth and adults can thrive. Dr. Ulie doesn’t just consult or speak — she equips organizations with the emotional intelligence, strategies, and cultural shifts needed for long-term, sustainable change.