Rev. Felicia L. Poe, PhD, is a mental well-being Counselor, Coach, and Consultant. She is deeply passionate about mental health advocacy and communal kindness. As Founder and CEO of I Love You The Movement, her heart was moved to transform expressions of love into action. The organization began when Dr. Felicia received a life-saving hug on a day she felt utterly alone. This hug is the gesture she shares with many in her path today; and it ignited her mission to show kindness that foster connections amid societal hate and loneliness.

Her journey is marked by trials of personal mental health struggles, specifically dealing with depression, suicide ideation, and suicide attempts. Through scripture, prayer, therapy, and strong relationships, she has overcome these challenges and now aims to elevate others struggling similarly. Her advocacy provides crucial support systems that she desperately needed in her own youth.

For over two decades, Dr. Felicia has profoundly impacted individuals by offering free hugs and spreading messages of love, compassion, and support. On October 4, 2017, she expanded her mission globally, bringing together over 5,000 national and international supporters who actively participate in diverse love campaigns throughout the year!

Dr. Felicia co-founded the international event: Mental Health Action Day with MTV Entertainment Group and annually champions National Hugging Day.

She is also the Founder and CEO of the Wellspace collective, a mental health advocacy collective that is dedicated to fostering holistic well-being by addressing the interconnected health of the mind, body, soul, and spirit.