Dr. Sandy Chung

We Are Thrilled to Announce Our 2026 Outstanding Leader in Equity and Access for Children's Mental Health Award Winner!

Champions for Children is proud to recognize Dr. Sandy Chung with the 2026 Outstanding Leader in Equity and Access for Children's Mental Health Award at our annual Be a Champion for Children on World Mental Health Day event  on October 6, 2026.

Dr. Chung has dedicated her career to ensuring that children and families—regardless of where they live or their circumstances—have access to the mental health care they need. As a pediatrician, advocate, and national leader, she has been a powerful voice for advancing children's health and well-being.

Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Chung has championed innovative approaches to expanding access to care, including Virginia's Mental Health Access Program (VMAP). Through VMAP, pediatric primary care providers receive training, consultation, and resources that enable them to identify, treat, and support children with mental health concerns—bringing help to families where they already receive care and reducing barriers to treatment.

The impact is profound: more children receiving timely support, more families finding help sooner, and more communities equipped to address the growing youth mental health crisis.

Dr. Chung's leadership reminds us that meaningful change happens when vision, innovation, and determination come together on behalf of children. Watch her video message here.

Join us for our annual Be a Champion for Children on World Mental Health Day Event on October 6, 2026 as we honor Dr. Chung's extraordinary contributions and come together to create a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Together, we can all be champions for children.