Iesha Hayes is a rising community leader and social justice advocate dedicated to creating a level playing field for the next generation. She currently serves as the Youth Engagement and Advocacy Coordinator for MYCouncil at Teen Health Mississippi.
A multifaceted creative, Iesha is an activist, spoken word artist, podcaster, actress, film director, and writer. She enjoys reading, traveling, making soul-nourishing music, and spending quality time with the people who matter most. Above all, she pridefully supports others through their mental and emotional challenges, committed to helping individuals foster balance in both life and career.
Iesha plans to continue her education in psychology to further her mission of serving young adults navigating mental health challenges. She envisions opening her own counseling practice and launching her own production studio. Additionally, she hopes to scale her piloting nonprofit, SPEAK, to a national platform—impacting lives around the world. Iesha is passionate about using her growing knowledge in policy, mental health awareness, and public health education to empower youth and adults to boldly express their creativity through a multidimensional lens of advocacy.
Iesha Hayes is a rising community leader and social justice advocate dedicated to creating a level playing field for the next generation. She currently serves as the Youth Engagement and Advocacy Coordinator for MYCouncil at Teen Health Mississippi.
A multifaceted creative, Iesha is an activist, spoken word artist, podcaster, actress, film director, and writer. She enjoys reading, traveling, making soul-nourishing music, and spending quality time with the people who matter most. Above all, she pridefully supports others through their mental and emotional challenges, committed to helping individuals foster balance in both life and career.
Iesha plans to continue her education in psychology to further her mission of serving young adults navigating mental health challenges. She envisions opening her own counseling practice and launching her own production studio. Additionally, she hopes to scale her piloting nonprofit, SPEAK, to a national platform—impacting lives around the world. Iesha is passionate about using her growing knowledge in policy, mental health awareness, and public health education to empower youth and adults to boldly express their creativity through a multidimensional lens of advocacy.
