Fall 2025 Cohort

Boar Sports

Founded by Shuodong “Vincent” Wang (MPH ’26)

Boar Sports develops gamified, school-based fitness programs with digital tracking tools that encourage healthier lifestyles for underserved children in China. By combining fun, competition, and technology, the platform motivates students to stay active while supporting schools in tracking progress and fostering long-term well-being.

Glowhopper

Founded by Emily Siff (PhD ’27)

Glowhopper is an AI-driven platform mapping naloxone distribution to help public health agencies identify and close equity gaps in overdose response. By leveraging real-time data, Glowhopper ensures lifesaving interventions reach the communities that need them most.

Wellness Dossier

Founded by Laurice Oliveira de Jesus (MSN ’27)

Wellness Dossier is a HIPAA-certified platform integrating holistic and clinical mental health care through B2B2C partnerships. The platform bridges wellness and healthcare providers to deliver accessible, comprehensive mental health support tailored to diverse client populations.

MYK|ART

Founded by Mesk Alhammadi (MPH ’25)

MYK|ART is a digital art therapy platform that offers live sessions, peer support communities, and multilingual tools for cancer patients and caregivers. By combining creative expression with clinical support, MYK|ART empowers users to process emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience throughout their health journey.

Ivy Nurse

Founded by Autumn Banks (MSN ’26)

Ivy Nurse is an in-home health platform that connects patients with Ivy League–trained nurses for personalized preventive care. The service provides high-quality, patient-centered support directly at home, helping individuals take proactive steps to manage their health and well-being.

Star Spectrum

Founded by Thaniya Shankar (MPH/MBA ’27)

Star Spectrum is building a holistic ecosystem of therapy, vocational training, and supportive living for autistic young adults. By addressing social, professional, and personal needs in tandem, Star Spectrum creates inclusive pathways to independence and thriving futures.

Elyna Health

Founded by So Yon Jun (AP-MPH ’26)

Elyna Health is an e-health platform breaking cultural and structural barriers to mental and reproductive care for AAPI women. By offering culturally responsive resources and accessible services, Elyna Health empowers women to seek care without stigma or systemic obstacles.

Woola

Founded by Sophie Gao (MAM ’26)

Woola is a therapeutic gaming platform that uses AI-driven simulations to embed evidence-based mental health interventions directly into gameplay. The platform merges entertainment and therapy, making mental health support engaging, approachable, and stigma-free.

The MicroClinic Project

Founded by Rishit Shaquib (YC ’28)

The MicroClinic Project delivers diagnostic care to underserved LMIC communities through portable solar-powered telehealth kits. By combining sustainable energy with accessible technology, the initiative expands healthcare access to populations historically excluded from essential medical services.

Project Hope: Transplant

Founded by Samson Wong (YC ’26)

Project Hope: Transplant is a peer-mentorship model designed for pediatric liver transplant patients. By connecting young patients with peers who share similar experiences, the program reduces social-emotional burdens and builds supportive networks for families navigating transplant recovery.