ABOUT ASTRID:

Astrid Ross is a lifelong advocate for children, families, and communities navigating systems that too often fail them.

Early childhood Educator — 31 years
Montessori Preschool — 8th grade Principal — 22 years
Mental health Advocate 35 years
Mother 5 adult children & 2 grandchildren
Atlanta born Black American Muslim raised in the Baptist church
Executive Director Mental Health Support Network
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Gwinnett Advocacy Chair
NAMI Georgia Educator (ETS, IOOV, SYSLE, BASICS, SMARTS for Advocacy)
Georgia State Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS-P)
Peer Specialist in the only urgent psychiatric clinic in Georgia. Urgent Psych
EMERGE Georgia Graduate 2025
Daughter of Vietnam Army Veteran
Suicide loss survivor

WHY I AM RUNNING!

MENTAL HEALTH CARE SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND STIGMA FREE!

Georgia must invest in community-based mental healthcare, crisis prevention, and culturally responsive services!

ALL SCHOOLS DESERVE INVESTMENT, RESPECT AND SUPPORT!

Strong public, private and homeschools are the foundation of a strong community. Astrid supports equitable funding, educator support, and student well-being!

EVERY FAMILY DESERVES SAFETY, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND OPPORTUNITY!

Families deserve politics that honor their labor, protect their children, and allow them to thrive — not just survive!

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