Sam Smith

Education Advocate & Development Manager

Sam Smith

What do you do as a day job?

I work full-time for R;pple as an Education Advocate & Development Manager and support the education sector to safeguard both students and staff.

What do you do for R;pple?

I am responsible for the development and engagement of the R;pple tool within the education sector. I work with education providers to help them better protect their students and staff, whilst advocating for better mental health provisions.

Why is R;pple important to you?

Everyone has mental health, and we need to look after it. I have worked in frontline roles supporting some of society’s most vulnerable people and witnessed the positive impact of early intervention on mental health. R;pple is saving lives, and I want everyone to have access to it!