WELL | Icebreaker

WELL | Icebreaker

Members

Thekla B. Ross, PsyD

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Clinical Psychologist ◾ Strategic Advisor, Digital Harm Reduction for Tech & NIH◾ Ex-Kaiser National Leader of Addiction Medicine ◾Self-Compassion Faculty

Whitley Lassen, PsyD, MBA

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Bringing over a decade of clinical strategy and operations leadership, I am dedicated to transforming mental healthcare. I advocate for evidence-based interventions and integrated behavioral health, championing collaborative care models and tech integration. My expertise in digital mental health consultation includes tailoring strategies to optimize effectiveness, usability, and ethical considerations for new and existing platforms. With a track record of delivering positive outcomes through psychotherapy and a commitment to research-driven innovation, I strive to drive impactful change in the mental health space. Licenses & Certifications: Licensed Psychologist in New York, Colorado, and California. PSYPACT Approved.

Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu

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Spanning more than 12 years, Dr. Sandhu's professional work is dedicated to building and designing educational and health products. Having reported directly to founders and CEOs for over 7 years, she is deeply invested in building inclusive, high-performing teams and operationally streamlining processes & systems. Vaneeta has coached and consulted executives, managers, and teams at hundreds of organizations, spanning multiple industries including government, education, tech, and nonprofit, including Giphy, Slack, Figma, NBC, University of California San Francisco, among others. Her expertise in behavior change, leadership, digital health, and adult learning inform her passion for work related to wellness in the workplace, learning & development, and training programs. Dr. Vaneeta holds multiple roles as professor, clinical consultant, learning designer, speaker, and business leader. Vaneeta has also been featured in Forbes, CNBC, and CEOWorld magazine, among many others.

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Lindsay Ayearst, PhD

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Digital Mental Health – Innovation and Research | Sharing research and ideas about diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions and digital health solutions.