Louisville, Kentucky & New York City (July 1, 2026) – Plaid, a leading provider of educational programming and learning solutions for student leaders and campus communities, is proud to announce that The Jed Foundation (JED) will provide expert consultation services to update the Plaid Tightrope Online Safety and Risk Management Course. JED is a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults.
Through this expert consultation service, JED will provide expertise to help develop and enhance mental health educational content in Plaid’s learning ecosystem. JED’s evidence-informed resources will also be integrated into Plaid’s Learning Management System (LMS), expanding access to high-quality mental health education for students, educators, advisors, and organizational members nationwide.
This collaboration comes at a critical time as colleges, universities, and student organizations navigate the growing need for effective mental health education, suicide prevention strategies, and research-informed support systems.
“At Plaid, we are committed to delivering best-in-class educational experiences that empower individuals and strengthen communities,” said Chris Woods, Partner at Plaid. “Working with JED allows us to further invest in evidence-informed learning opportunities that address one of the most pressing issues facing today’s students: mental health and well-being.”
“JED is proud to help Plaid equip higher education institutions with strategies and resources to protect, prioritize, and be on the frontline for youth and young adult mental health promotion and suicide prevention,” said Dr. ShirDonna Lawrence, Senior Manager for JED’s Greek-Letter Organizations. “This collaboration deepens the impact of emotional health supports for student well-being across campuses nationwide. Together, we look forward to building a future where young people have access to resources that help them thrive.”
Plaid is an organizational development firm with a mission of being better. We assist individuals and organizations in their pursuit of being better by creating stimulating and thought-provoking learning experiences through education & training, research & assessment, and tailored organizational consulting experiences. To learn more about Plaid, LLC. and our offerings, please visit www.beingplaid.com.
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For More Information:
Chris Woods, Partner
502.641.0976
Chris.Woods@beingplaid.com
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