2023-2026

Born This Way Foundation

2023-25 Advisory Board & Digital Marketing

Involvement —Joseph served on Born This Way Foundation’s Advisory Board from 2023 to 2025, contributing his perspective as a creator and mental health advocate. He continued his work with the Foundation as a digital marketing intern from 2025 to 2026, supporting its mission through online storytelling.

Joseph attended his first Lady Gaga concert in 2011. More than a decade later, that early connection came full circle when he joined Born This Way Foundation’s Advisory Board in 2023. During his two years on the Board, he brought his experience as a creator and advocate into conversations about youth mental health, kindness, and community.

In 2025, Joseph moved from advisory service into a digital marketing internship. The new role allowed him to support the Foundation from another side of the work, combining his understanding of online communities with a commitment to making advocacy feel accessible, relevant, and human.

“What began as inspiration when I was young became an opportunity to serve a community I deeply believe in.”

2025-present

Soulfully Foundation

Youth Mental Health Access & Community Care

Involvement —Joseph is the founder of Soulfully Foundation, where he leads the organization’s vision and the development of programs that make mental health support more accessible to young people. His work turns advocacy into direct care by addressing the financial, cultural, and language barriers that can make support feel out of reach.

Joseph founded Soulfully Foundation to move beyond talking about mental health access and begin building it. As a nonprofit organization, Soulfully creates culturally grounded programs for young people who have historically been overlooked or priced out of care.

The Foundation is developing practical paths to support at every level. The PATH Scholarship funds two to three months of therapy for young people facing financial barriers. Language Lifeline makes mental health resources available across languages, while Care Canisters and community wellness programs bring tangible support, connection, and kindness directly to the people who need it.

For Joseph, Soulfully is where creativity, advocacy, and service come together. It represents a long term commitment to building the resources, partnerships, and communities that can help young people feel seen before they ever have to ask for help.

“Soulfully's vision resonates deeply with me. As a founder, I admire their ability to take a bold idea of making mental wellness more accessible and bring it to life with such passion. Their programs prove that kindness and care are not abstract values, but actions that ripple out into communities. I'm grateful to support their mission.”