Marla Beyer
Co-Founder & CEO

“Personally witnessing hundreds of families struggle to access service has been my motivation for building Hopscotch. Our team is committed to building a more equitable future through ensuring that all children and teens have the ability to care for their emotional health.”

Biju Kalissery
Co-Founder & CTO

“At Hopscotch we have the opportunity to make a big, positive impact on improving the mental health of millions of kids. We also have the rare combination of a great mission and great team to create a lasting impact.”

Z. Andrew Jatau MS, LPC
Head of Clinical Programming

“One of my favorite quotes is, 'It's easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.' I love working for a company that sees the value in ensuring that we are building mentally strong children by providing the children, parents, and providers with the tools they need to be successful.”

Catherine Nash DNP, MPH, RN
Director of Clinical Operations

“I've worked with many families who have struggled to find accessible, high-quality mental health services for their child. Hopscotch is changing the way we think about behavioral health services by removing those barriers. We are bringing the focus back to children, families and the mental health professionals that support you along the way.”

Michelle Rigg, LCSW, RPT
Director of Community

“I love being part of an innovative, provider-focused company—one that values clinicians and the incredible work they do with kids and their families. I feel privileged to be a part of building and maintaining a provider community at Hopscotch that demonstrates these values by supporting our clinicians.”

Cristina Tudino
Editorial Director

"With two small young children myself, I’m super passionate about ensuring that kids get the behavioral healthcare they need without having to pay out-of-pocket. I'm committed to helping educate families around the evidence-based ways they can support their child who is suffering from a mental health condition such as anxiety."

Patti Schnick
Senior Customer Care Lead

"All children deserve access to mental health care. I can make the most substantial impact on the next generation’s well-being by getting them better access to behavioral health care. "

Leanne Owens
Business Development Manager

"All children deserve access to mental health care. I can make the most substantial impact on the next generation’s well-being by getting them better access to behavioral health care. "

Heather C. Keiser
Senior UI/UX Designer

"It feels great to be aiding children in getting the help they need, and making the world a better place."

Bixby Grimm
Lead Game Designer

"Children deserve an experience that is as whimsical and playful as they are, more than ever when they are struggling with big feelings. Let’s heal through play!"

Aya Arlosoroff Segal
Senior Product Manager

"Access to behavioral healthcare is crucial to our kids' well-being. As a mother of a young child, I am passionate about ensuring that all kids that need behavioral healthcare can access care quickly without worrying whether or not they can find or afford it."