Founder & Executive Director

John is responsible for being the main presenter of our programs at each school, as well as being the main point of communication for each specific school’s key stakeholders. John graduated from Fairfield University in 2012 and has presented at over 75 schools since 2014 and co- created the “Legends Program”.

Program Manager

Kevin, a 2014 graduate of Loyola Maryland University, has been a supporter of the foundation in several roles since its inception in 2011 as well as a lifelong friend of John Tessitore. He has recently taken on the role of facilitator and co-presenter alongside John, sharing the details of his own mental health journey in the hopes of informing and inspiring students in any way possible.”

Program Coordinator

Sydney is a graduate of the University of Delaware and is completing her final semester at Pace University earning her Master of Public Administration degree in Nonprofit Management. She was inspired by the work of the JCK Foundation as she values the importance of mental health awareness especially among youth and young adults. Sydney’s focus is on the Student Legend’s Network as she believes in empowering students to be leaders in supporting each other's mental health journey.