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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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Amy Green, Ph.D.
she/her/hersHead of Research
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Arianna Taboada
she/her/hersLearning & Impact Lead
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Brian Rodriguez
he/him/hisHead of People & Culture
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Courtney Chang
she/her/hersChief of Staff
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Denise Ho
she/her/hersPrincipal Designer, Youth Engagement
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Elisa Sims
she/her/hersAccounting Manager
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Emma Bruehlman-Senecal, Ph.D.
she/her/hersResearch Lead
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Eric Stinehart
he/him/hisImpact Investments Analyst
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Erin Sietstra
she/her/hersHead of Investments
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Fred Dillon
he/him/hisHead of Advisory Services
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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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Joshua Lavra
he/theyCreative Lead
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Juan Martinez
he/him/hisHead of Strategic Communications & Policy
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Julie Tinker
she/her/hersPrincipal Designer, Equity Innovation
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Kim Bright, PMP
she/her/hersVice President, Finance and Operations
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Lionel Ramazzini
Creative Lead
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Margaret Laws
she/her/hersPresident & Chief Executive Officer
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Melina Taylor
she/her/hersIT Manager
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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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Nathan Jayappa
he/him/hisHead of Finance
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Patricia Merino Price
she/her/oursPrincipal Systems & Design Strategist
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Robin Hayashi
she/theyCreative Lead
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Robin Raskob
she/her/hersSenior Mgr, Strategic Communications
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Samira Pingali, MPH
she/her/hersScience Partnerships Lead

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

Open Positions

Ventures

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

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Studio

Hopelab Studio works with partners to co-create mental health products and services for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth.

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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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