Zachariah Thompson is a visionary leader and a fervent advocate for mental health and community care, driven by his own profound personal challenges. His personal experiences with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and battle with a life-threatening heart condition, which required intervention from an implantable defibrillator five separate times, have deeply influenced his passion and commitment to mental health advocacy.

As the founder of The Scatter Joy Project, Zachariah leads a movement dedicated to transforming mental health care, making it universally accessible and actionable. Scatter Joy is not just a nonprofit; it is a beacon of hope and change, actively moving people from awareness to action through creative and intentional efforts.

Zachariah and his team champion the idea that mental health care is a universal right. They work tirelessly to break down barriers to care, fostering intentional conversations, and championing access to tangible mental health support. Through their work, they don't just talk about issues—they create solutions.

At the core of Scatter Joy's philosophy is the recognition of the natural and powerful intersection between mental health and the creative arts. Artists, as natural empaths and storytellers, channel their deepest feelings into their creations, turning art into a form of activism and a pathway for systemic change. This approach underlines all of Scatter Joy’s initiatives, where art is leveraged for self-expression, healing, and advocacy, fostering both emotional well-being and broader societal transformation.

The project’s foundation is built on the belief that true mental health advocacy must aim for liberation and address the root causes of inequality and injustice. By cultivating spaces where healing is a collective experience, Scatter Joy ensures that creativity isn’t just an outlet but a force for real change.