The Jed Foundation (JED) has named Laura Erickson‐Schroth, M.D., M.A., its chief medical officer (CMO). “Her experience and skills as a proven leader, expert clinician, and dedicated advocate will be invaluable as we scale our programs to prevent suicide and improve the mental health of millions of teens and young adults,” JED President and Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Benghiat stated in a news release. Erickson‐Schroth will be responsible for ensuring that the information shared by JED is of the highest quality and in keeping with the most current evidence, based on effective clinical and public health practices, JED officials stated in the news release. She will also lead the JED Knowledge and Advising Department, which houses clinicians and public health experts, and provides guidance on how individuals, families, schools, communities, media, and other youth‐serving organizations can take actions to protect the mental health of teens and young adults and reduce risks for suicide, including ensuring that all young people are being served in data‐informed and culturally responsive ways.