The Sandbox in Partnership with Joe & Jamie Walker
Building Bridges to Emotional Healing
In The Sandbox, we believe mental health care should feel like a lifeline, not a luxury. That belief is at the heart of Joe and Jamie Walker’s vision.
As Sandbox Professional Scholars, Joe and Jamie are laying the foundation for a bold new initiative to support kids and families on the journey toward emotional healing. Together, they bring deep personal conviction, professional expertise, and a shared calling to stand in the gap for those who too often fall through the cracks.
Joe, a licensed counselor and former attorney, works one-on-one with children, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, trauma, identity, and grief. Jamie—a fierce advocate, nurturer, and systems thinker—helps shape the strategy and keep the heart at the center. Their life has been marked by intentional decisions to serve, adopt, listen, and lead with compassion.
Now, with the support of The Sandbox, they’re dreaming bigger:
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Leveraging cutting-edge brain-based tools to personalize care and track meaningful emotional and cognitive growth
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Expanding access to innovative mental health solutions for families seeking more than the status quo
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Designing scalable models of care that prioritize insight, empathy, and measurable outcomes
Their project is still in development—but the vision is powerful, and the need is urgent. The Sandbox is proud to walk alongside Joe and Jamie as they build something that could change the game for how we show up for kids in crisis.
Because doing stuff that matters sometimes means building the thing that doesn’t exist yet.
Want to Help or Stay in the Loop?
If you’re inspired by Joe and Jamie’s mission and want to learn more, lend your expertise, or support their work as it grows—let’s connect. This is the kind of work that thrives on collaboration and community.
