Bio

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a strong passion for the development of tech platforms that can support individuals’ mental health and wellbeing. I have an expertise in behavioral science, therapeutic content design and evaluation of innovative digital therapeutics. My creative process is informed by my direct experiences providing evidence-based mental health treatment and assessment. My Professional Journey I started my career journey by pursuing an understanding of how to support individuals’ mental health as a Clinical Psychologist. During my doctoral training, I gained the skills to provide neuropsychological assessments and a wide range of psychotherapies for individuals, couples, families, and groups. It was my work with Spanish-speaking clients that highlighted the need for accessible and scalable behavioral health programs. This inspired me to seek out innovative research and training opportunities at the intersection of science, behavioral health, and digital technologies. My dissertation project examined how anonymity could impact levels of self-disclosure during clinical interviews with avatars. As a consultant and eventually the Director of Research, Design and Product Innovation, I worked closely with AppliedVR to bridge behavioral treatments with the design of VR experiences to create an immersive VR therapeutic for pain. I used my scientific background to evaluate the efficacy of this therapeutic and supported a successful FDA authorization process. As the Director of Product Research at Found, I currently lead user research as well as the development of a comprehensive behavioral health program to support weight care. I join teams cross-functionally to support the design of an engaging digital app and meaningful coaching experience. Consulting I support Sanarai as a Psychology Advisor to connect with my long-held desire to have an impact in Hispanic leaders and communities. Particularly, I look forward to supporting individuals who, like me, seek to make their mark in the tech industry. I also continue to support AppliedVR in their pioneering of virtual reality therapeutics. Occasionally, I provide leadership workshops focused on optimizing mental health for leaders and employees alike enabling them to perform at their peak while prioritizing their wellbeing.