Some advisory boards have doctors, some have community leaders, and Oregon’s? Well, they’ve got a turtle. JD Holt, who identifies as “they/them/turtle,” is bringing a whole new perspective to mental health policy—one slow, shell-clad step at a time. If you ever feel like the world is moving too fast, just remember, someone out there is making policy at a tortoise’s pace.

 

‘They/Them/Turtle’: Oregon mental health advisory board includes member who identifies as terrapin species