Joel Goldsmith

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Joel has spent his career managing programs for community and emergent mental health in San Francisco. Most recently, Joel managed San Francisco’s suicide hotline, where he pioneered new techniques for suicide risk reduction and community engagement. Joel balances his career with what he finds life sustaining; the arts. In addition to his work with CounterPulse, Joel is a photographer and has a background in film and social arts practice. Joel attended UC San Diego where he earned a BA in Communication. His focus has always been on the intersection of storytelling and health.