Alicia Kruckenberg
krucken8@uwm.edu
Bio
Alicia may seem a bit odd and reserved at times, but is a compassionate, mediator at heart. She is a listener and follower within a group. Naturally, she will take middle ground in argument in attempt to see the other viewpoints. Trying to understand the mind is something she enjoys and seeing others in good spirits lights up her day.
When she has free time, she enjoys playing online with friends and relaxing with meditation. When she is not in Milwaukee, Alicia is back in her hometown of Edgerton, Wisconsin tending to the vegetable farm and helping her 4-H group. Having been apart of both since she was young, Alicia has a strong connection to nature. Being a 4-H leader for some time, she is always willing to change things for others and is eager to help. Alicia may be very silent, but she is always open to being a supportive listener and will talk more once she gets to know you.
Design Team
Becky Rose:
Counselor at Edgerton High School, Mentor
Jenna Kruckenberg:
Student at Edgerton High School, User
Ari Jung:
Student at Edgerton High School, User
Lilly Hansen:
Student at Edgerton High School, User
High School
Edgerton High School
Description
Saffron is a mobile app that helps people support the mental health of both you and your friends. It promotes mindfulness, connection and gives an individual a sense of worth. The app is a safe place; in which, it requires a code given through the purchase of a set of seeds or plants. The set includes a critter that symbolizes a friend and is a physical reminder that they are there for you. Users have access to a chat, friend list, profile, mindfulness journal, mental health resources and a guided meditation practice. Saffron makes sure you stay connected and supportive of your friends; while at the same time, being a reminder to take time to care for yourself and that you are never alone.
Mission
Our mission is to connect people together, provide a way for peers to understand how to support friends with depression and a daily reminder to care for themselves as well.
Vision
Our vision is to help improve the mental health, of teens and young adults, by establishing a growing connection with their friends and promoting the use of daily mindfulness skills that they can use in the future.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A3zx3edQoQ
Infographic
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