Jon Nelson

Jon Nelson is a lived-experience expert in mental health. A healthcare communications executive in the biopharmaceutical space for 20+ years, Jon is a tireless advocate and voice for those who, like him, suffer from mental illness. Jon works very closely with the bio pharma industry, serving as a strategic advisor for several nonprofits including One Mind, Mental Health Collaborative and Motif Neurotech. Jon has appeared on podcasts like Out of Patients and Stimulating Brains. He's also a voice for mental health at national forums including a recent NIH congressional briefing on a 10-year brain research initiative, where he seeks to further educate people about potential lifesaving mental illness treatments.