Dr. Felipe Mercado has promoted equity, diversity, inclusion, and compassion in the fields of K-12 education, non-profit organizations, mental health, and higher education for over a decade. He currently is the founder of Wise Soul LLC and coordinator in the office of clinical practice at Fresno State. He has held roles as a principal, counselor, social work practitioner, and consultant. One of his passions is to help others find and utilize their strengths to achieve self-compassion, purpose, and authentic happiness!! Dr. Mercado is from Sanger, California, and enjoys hiking, camping, and gardening with his children and wife.