OPTT Co-founder & Clinical Advisor

Introduction: I’m a psychiatrist with a strong interest in integrating innovative, evidence-based approaches into mental health care. I’ve worked extensively with digital tools, psychotherapy, and AI to help improve access and personalize treatment for people struggling with mood and anxiety disorders. I’m passionate about creating meaningful connections with patients and supporting their journeys toward wellness. Outside of work, I’m a mom and I enjoy abstract painting as a creative outlet.

OPTT Co-founder & AI Advisor

Introduction: I am a medical doctor, turned scientist, turned entrepreneur. I did my medical degree in Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and did my PhD in Neuroscience at Queen’s University. I always wanted to connect my clinical background with my scientific intrigue, which led to founding OPTT. At OPTT we are trying to make mental healthcare more scalable, so it becomes more accessible and affordable. We use ML/AI algorithms and clinically validated digital mental health content to do that. 

General Manager

Introduction: I began my journey in engineering, which led me to biomedical studies, and eventually, I found myself immersed in a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. That’s when I truly fell in love with understanding the human brain and its connection to cognitive behavior. My natural inclination toward structure and problem-solving shaped me into a project manager, always looking for ways to create solutions and optimize processes.

Growth Advisor & Clinician

Operations & Client Experience Advisor and Coach

Introduction: I studied Psychology at university and honed my management skills through decades of leading large, complex projects. I am passionate about elevating mental healthcare and making it accessible to everyone. I help roll out new and innovative mental health solutions, enabling people to live well and enjoy the best possible outcomes from their treatment. I am a big believer in systematizing wellness practices so people can become their best selves. I help individuals thrive at work and in their personal lives. 

Clinic Manager

Introduction: I am a researcher and mental health advocate with a background in neuroscience, counselling psychology, and digital health innovation. I hold a BScH (Kinesiology) and an MSc (Neuroscience), and I am currently pursuing my MA (Counselling Psychology). My path into the mental health sector began during my undergraduate degree after facing both societal and structural barriers navigating the system during my own struggles. That experience led me to run a mental health non-profit on campus, where I saw firsthand the power of community, storytelling, and peer support. Since then, I have worked across numerous clinical trials and digital health projects in the Department of Psychiatry at Queen’s University, and now am the Director of Clinical Research at OPTT, where we are building AI-powered tools to expand access to care. My work is rooted in equity, compassion, and the belief that people deserve care that understands the whole picture.