Tag: advocate

Ali launches Monumental Artists – a Space for Stories That Save Lives

December 2, 2025

MacLean and her team have launched Monumental Artists. Monumental Artists is a new initiative dedicated to uplifting marginalized voices-particularly disabled playwrights affected by mental illness, neurodivergence, or traumatic brain injuries. Too many talented artists face financial and structural barriers that keep them out of the industry, especially with DEI and the Arts under attack. We’re … More Ali launches Monumental Artists – a Space for Stories That Save Lives

Ali Speaks at TRU Town Hall: Understanding and Respecting Neurodivergent Artists

November 26, 2025

TRU Producers held a Town Hall on Tuesday spotlighting neurodivergent artists, hosted by Bob Ost. Joining Ali were playwrights Dave Osmundsen, Scott Sickles, Jackson Tucker-Meyer, Harmon dot out, and Mario A. Gomez. The panel, which took place at Polaris North in NYC was part of the TRU monthly conversations on issues of current cultural significance. … More Ali Speaks at TRU Town Hall: Understanding and Respecting Neurodivergent Artists

Today is MTV Mental Health Action Day! Watch Ali’s Roundtable Chat

May 18, 2023

Today is Mental Health Action Day 2023! The theme this year, planned in partnership with MTV and TaskForce, is ACTION. What if everyone dedicated one hour to take action for their mental health? As an MTV Mental Health Talent Ambassador, and a 2023 Partner with MTV and Taskforce, Ali’s goal is to help empower people around the globe to take action for mental health, … More Today is MTV Mental Health Action Day! Watch Ali’s Roundtable Chat

Ali partners with MTV for Mental Health Action Day

April 4, 2023

Ali MacLean announced today her participation in the third-annual Mental Health Action Day held on Thursday, May 18 with more than 1,800 other leading companies, brands, nonprofits and cultural leaders globally. In 2021, MTV Entertainment Group and partners launched the first Mental Health Action Day to shift the culture of mental health. With 1,800+ partners and millions of individual participants … More Ali partners with MTV for Mental Health Action Day