![[Original size] Project Oyster.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fbce6_e6048f32670146d1800f48408f87001f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_60,h_60,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/%5BOriginal%20size%5D%20Project%20Oyster.png)
ABOUT
Our Mission
Project Oyster was first published in 2018 through the BEAM Program with one simple mission in mind: to bring high school students together through common stories. We aim to embolden teenagers with short episodes through the power of storytelling.
OUR PRODUCERS
HANNA SUH
Hanna Suh is the Chief Operating Officer of the BEAM Program and a current senior at Henry M. Gunn High School. She believes podcasting is powerful because it brings students together.
SOPHIA LU
Sophia is the main anchor of Project Oyster and a current senior at Henry M. Gunn High School. She sees value in sharing stories through podcasting because it unites students through common struggles.
VARDAAN SHAH
Vardaan Shah is an intern at BrainVyne and a current senior at Henry M. Gunn High School. Vardaan enjoys producing a podcast because he encounters new people every day.
PROJECT OYSTER IN THE NEWS
THE ORACLE CENTERFOLD ARTICLE
March 29, 2019
PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
THE BEAM PROGRAM
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
PROJECT SAFETY NET
YMCA
THE THINK FUND
PALO ALTO CITY LIBRARY
ANCHOR
NEED HELP?
Project Oyster's mission is to improve teen mental health and reduce stigma around getting help. If you ever find yourself in crises, please contact one of the following hotlines.
24/7 Teen Crisis Hotline: 888-247-7717
SCC Suicide Crisis Hotline: 855-278-4204
Trevor Lifeline-LGBTQ: 866-488-7386
Crisis Text Line: Text "hello" to 741741