Why Base Campus?

Many students feel overwhelmed but don’t always have the tools to manage their emotions. Base Campus helps students build emotional intelligence and learn practical skills for emotional regulation, so they can handle stress in healthier, more confident ways.

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200+

Students have tested it

30+

Years of educational experience

2+

Years of testing & data gathering

Base Campus is here to help before the crisis happens

24/7

Support when and where

students need it!

24/7

Support when and where students need it!

A gamified mobile app that teaches students how to understand and manage emotions under stress.

Science-backed strategies for students that help make emotions work for them, building emotional awareness and regulation skills.

Cultivating emotional regulation early on empowers students to flourish in college, career, and life’s many adventures.

Real emotional intelligence for academic success & lifelong well-being.

Meet your Guides

Throughout your Base Campus journey, these friendly guides will be there to support you, celebrate your progress, and help you build emotional resilience. With more being added all the time!

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Yumi

The wise yak who guides you through tough emotions

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Carl

The chill quokka who helps you find calm in chaos

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Ricky

The energetic red panda who celebrates your wins

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Sebes

The steady crab who reminds you of your strength

Our Process

Shaped by real student data

We don’t just guess what works. Every feature is backed by continuous user testing, feedback, and behavioral insights.

Feature satisfaction

Positive feedback from our latest student cohort.

Library

Students found the library’s personalized content highly valuable.

Mood tracker

Students found the library’s personalized content highly valuable.

Journaling

Students found the library’s personalized content highly valuable.

Surveys

Students found the library’s personalized content highly valuable.

The Founders

The Base Campus story began with three university faculty members who saw firsthand that students were struggling with mental health. We set out to find the right solution, exploring the market and speaking directly with students to understand their experiences. Those conversations made one thing clear: supporting student mental health is essential.

“Mental health support for college students cannot be reactive, it must be proactive, engaging, and integrated into their daily lives.”

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Nicole Trabold

PhD, LMSW

CEO

Nicole is the CEO and co-founder of Base Campus. She’s a licensed masters social worker and is deeply committed to improving student mental health. She believes in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive.

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Beth Russell

PhD, LCSW

COO

Beth serves as COO and co-founder of Base Campus. She is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in emotional regulation, creativity, and student mental health. She translates clinical expertise into scalable, evidence-based tools that drive meaningful behavior change and improve well-being.

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Keli DiRisio

MS, MFA

CCO

Keli is the CCO and co-founder of Base Campus. She works as a full-time design professor and director in higher education. Keli ensures that the Base Campus design is thoughtful and efficient. She is dedicated to creating a user-friendly experience for all students.

In Crisis? Get Help Now.

24/7 confidential support is available