Why Did We Include Connection With Our App Model?
Connection is a core component of adolescent mental health. Without supportive relationships, tweens and teens are far more likely to experience depression and anxiety and to be at risk for self-harm. Positive relationships with family, friends and others build tweens’ and teens’ self-esteem, increase their resilience, lower their risk of anxiety and depression, and even […]
Why We Chose a Youth-driven Approach
Do you ever wish you could travel back in time and give your teenage self advice, encouragement, or maybe just a hug? Many of us have great memories of being a teenager, but we all remember plenty of challenging, cringe-worthy moments, too. A lot has changed, but tweens and teens still need tools to help […]
Meet Jillian Domingue, CEO
We\’ve been building an app for \”framilies.\” Framilies are any combination of youth and adults who want to radically support each other. Jillian Domingue, Lucero\’s CEO, has a Bachelor\’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences from The University of Texas and over a decade of experience building programs, products, and services to improve the […]
