Ian Davis

Ian is a Health Education Specialist with the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) program at UTHealth Houston. In recognition of his contributions, he received two performance awards at the 2024 YAM Summit in Dallas.

Ian graduated with honors from University of St. Thomas with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and later earned an Executive MBA from Texas Woman’s University.

He has worked in the mental health field for more than twelve years, serving adults for eight years and children for four. Having experienced his own mental health challenges in his early twenties, rooted in difficulties he faced during his late teens, Ian developed a deep passion for youth mental health. He has since used his personal experiences to support and educate students in classroom settings.

Ian is a two-time published author and released his EVVY Award–nominated book, My Father’s Chair: How Caregiving Taught Me About the Throne of Grace, in July 2025.

His additional honors include the Mary E. Gilder Man of Courage Award and the Ashley Jadine Foundation Award, recognizing his outstanding community service and advocacy in the field of mental health.