Deepa Bajwa is a dedicated mental health advocate and changemaker committed to empowering marginalized populations. Her passion for this work was ignited while caring for a loved one experiencing a crisis and later reinforced during her time at a crisis hotline. Deepa has also recently joined the Sikh Family Center as a community advocate where she is developing trauma-informed resources to actively support the recovery and advocacy efforts for survivors of gender-based violence. She believes that crises are symptoms of societal disparities and bridging systemic gaps is a path to equity and justice. At Coro, Deepa hopes to deepen her understanding of pressing issues and further her career exploration in civic service.