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Our Team

Hopelab is a team of researchers, scientists, creatives, investors, and digital health experts who care deeply about prioritizing the needs of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth to support its mission of building a future where young people are thriving and free from barriers to their mental health and well-being.

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Aekta Shah Ph.D.
2021Data Science for Good Fellow
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Akos Antwi
she/herEntrepreneurship Category
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Amy Green, Ph.D.
she/her/hersHead of Research
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Arianna Taboada
she/her/hersDirector, Learning & Impact
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Billie Castle Ph.D., MPH
2024-2025HBCU Translational Science Fellow
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Breonte Guy Ph.D.
2024-2025HBCU Translational Science Fellow
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Brian Rodriguez
he/him/hisHead of People & Culture
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Bruny Kenou
2022-2023Community-based Tech Fellow
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Courtney Chang
she/her/hersChief of Staff
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Danielle Hairston, MD
2024-2025HBCU Translational Science Fellow
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Darren Bernal Ph.D.
2024-2025HBCU Translational Science Fellow
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Dr. Charity Brown Griffin
2022-2023Translational Science Fellow
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Elisa Sims
she/her/hersAccounting Manager
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Emma Bruehlman-Senecal, Ph.D.
she/her/hersPrincipal Researcher
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Eric Langshur
Board Member
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Erin Sietstra
she/her/hersHead of Investments
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George Aye
Co-Founder, Greater Good Studio
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Hamet Watt
2021-2022Fellow
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Jana Haritatos, Ph.D.
she/her/hersChief Science Officer
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Jaspal Sandhu, Ph.D
he/him/hisExecutive Vice President
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Jayla Stokesberry
she/theyResearch Assistant
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Jeff Alvord
Board Chair
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Joshua Lavra
he/theyPrincipal, Youth-Led Innovation
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Juan Martinez
he/him/hisVice President, Strategic Communications & Policy
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Julie Tinker
she/her/hersPrincipal, Equity Innovation
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Kim Bright, PMP
she/her/hersVice President, Finance and Operations
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Lee Shapiro
Managing Partner, 7wire Ventures
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Lionel Ramazzini
Creative Lead
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Lucy Flores
2021-2022Equitable Design Fellow
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Margaret Laws
she/her/hersPresident & Chief Executive Officer
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Melina Taylor
she/her/hersDirector of IT
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Mica Le John
2020-2021Entrepreneurial Fellow
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Mike Parent, Ph.D., MBA
he/himPrincipal Researcher
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Monique Jaquez
she/her/hersEmployee Experience & Office Manager
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Natalie Watson -Singleton Ph.D.
2024-2025HBCU Translational Science Fellow
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Nathaan Demers, Psy.D
he/himPrincipal Investor
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Nathan Jayappa
he/him/hisHead of Finance
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Pam Omidyar
Founder
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Phuong Pham
she/her/hersDirector, Communications & Narrative Change
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Raquel Martin Ph.D.
2024-2025HBCU Translational Science Fellow
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Reva McPollom
2021-2022Entrepreneurial Fellow
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Robert R. Morris, Ph.D.
2020-2021Entrepreneur in Residence
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Robin Hayashi
she/theyCreative Lead
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Robin Raskob
she/her/hersSenior Manager, Media and Editorial
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Ryan Moore
Global Chief Revenue Officer, SuperAwesome
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Samira Pingali, MPH
she/her/hersPrincipal, Translational Science
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Stefano Bertozzi, MD. Ph.D.
Board Member
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Tracey Kirui, MPH
she/her/hersProgram Strategy Lead
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Veenu Aulakh
Executive Director of the Medical Innovation Collaborative
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Wizdom Powell, PhD, MPH
Expert in racial trauma, justice, and healing

Are you ready to be inspired, take risks, and find meaning in what you do? Check out the open positions.

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Ventures

Hopelab Ventures is a social impact investor committed to advancing mental health and well-being outcomes for young people.

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Discovery

Hopelab Discovery accelerates collaborations with academics, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to advance science-driven tech solutions for youth mental health.

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Research

The Hopelab research team of interdisciplinary scientists and behavioral health experts conducts research within communities to help advance impact, adapt offerings, and improve equitable health outcomes.

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