Kea Norrell-Aitch
Kea Norrell-Aitch is an Educator with Michigan State University Extension in the Children and Youth Institute with a focus on Mental Health and Emotional Wellness. Her primary office is in Warren, MI although she provides statewide coverage for 4-H Healthy Living. She started with MSUE in 2006 and spent the first seven years of her career providing leadership to a large 4-H mentoring program in the Detroit area. In 2012, Kea was recognized by President Barack Obama and the White House as a Champion of Change.
Kea is the PI for the Michigan 4-H Walmart Healthy Habits grant and Co-PI for the STOP - Preventing School Violence Grant. These two grants support statewide 4-H healthy living programs for children and families to increase balanced mental health, mindfulness, good nutrition, and overall wellness. The STOP grant offers Youth and teen Mental Health First Aid Courses to various high schools across the state.
Kea is a certified Youth and teen Mental Health First Aid Instructor, a Michigan ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Initiative Community Champion and is dedicated to positive youth development through building resilience. Kea is committed to helping others and is involved in various ongoing community service projects that support and increase mental and physical health. She possesses a BS in Family and Community Services from Michigan State University and a MA in Family Counseling from Spring Arbor University.
Related Work
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Risk and protective factors for youth and their mental health
Published on September 5, 2024
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MSU Extension supports youth mental health while working to STOP school violence
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Seasonal Affective Disorder in young adults
Published on December 14, 2023
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Adults supporting youth through crisis and loss
Published on January 19, 2023
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Students can experience classroom stress and anxiety
Published on January 12, 2023
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MSU Extension receives $1.55M grant to support student mental health and STOP school violence
Published on November 17, 2022
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Steelcase Foundation supports teen Mental Health First Aid training in Kent County
Published on November 17, 2022
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Art and science at 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp
Published on October 24, 2022
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MSU Extension prioritizes mental health and mindfulness for Michigan youth
Published on August 10, 2021