Our team brings deep expertise in participatory design, technology, and public health
Our Team
Emma Mayerson
Co-Founder and Executive DirectorEmma is an award-winning nonprofit leader who brings deep expertise in advancing systemic change to achieve equity.
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Dr. Debra Houry
Senior FellowDeb is a nationally recognized physician and public health leader who brings deep expertise in standing up and scaling public health interventions, advancing science, and improving health.
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Justin Szlasa
DIRECTOR OF LAURAJustin brings 25+ years of expertise in technology, and media with a demonstrated commitment to creating systemic change at the intersection of innovation and social impact.
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Michael Norman
FellowMichael is a serial entrepreneur and investor who brings deep experience in startup financing and public policy to ensuring communities share in the benefits of data center growth.
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Ana Aguilar, Ph.D.
PROGRAM MANAGERAna brings bring over a decade of experience in research, evaluation, and nonprofit strategy with an emphasis on participatory and equity-centered practices.
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Prashant Samant
CO-FOUNDER + BOARD MEMBER
CEO of AkidoPrashant has 18+ years of experience in social entrepreneurship, digital health, and technology-enabled social impact. He is driven by a passion for leveraging data and innovation to address critical public health challenges and empower social entrepreneurs to scale their impact.
Shrina Kurani
BOARD MEMBER
Deputy Director of Venture Capital at IBank CaliforniaShrina has 15 years of experience in climate tech, sustainable entrepreneurship, and impact venture capital. She is driven by a mission to democratize access to opportunity—whether through investing in underrepresented founders, building sustainable solutions that reduce waste, or leveraging technology to solve systemic problems.
Vineet Diwadkar
BOARD MEMBER
Associate Vice President at AECOMVineet has 20 years of experience in sustainable urban planning, asset advisory, and climate-resilient infrastructure development. He is driven by a passion for leveraging cross-sector collaboration and integrated solutions to build resilient, equitable urban systems and optimize asset management for long-term sustainability.
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