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Mara James, Founder & CEO

Extraordinary Lives Foundation, Mission Viejo

Mara James is the founder and CEO of Orange County's Extraordinary Lives Foundation (ELF), a 501c(3) taxexempt organization, dedicated to improving children's mental health and wellness by supporting families with educational tools, resources and community awareness events. ELF encourages families to recognize mental health symptoms, overcome stigma and ask for assistance. Through prevention, early intervention and holistic treatment, many of the potential traumas affecting today's youth can be transformed within a generation. Mara James is also the author and creator of "The Power of Piggie Bear", which is ELF's first therapeutic tool, created to improve the mental health and wellness of young children by developing their emotional intelligence. The "Piggie Bear" character teaches children self-care techniques for dealing effectively with their emotions.

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