When talking about mental health, transition to adulthood, addressing disparities, and systems of care in Stark County, Patti Fetzer's name is usually part of the conversation. Patti has been a community leader in mental health for over 25 years and currently serves as director of Whole Child Supports for the Stark County Educational Service Center. She brings to her role with MentorStark tremendous passion for empowering young people to realize their gifts and potential, her lived experience as a teen mom, and extensive professional expertise in trauma-informed and resiliency best practices, cultural humility, policy and practice innovation, and community-based solutions. A licensed independent social worker, Patti earned her bachelor's degree in psychology/sociology from Walsh University and her master's in social work from Akron University.