Our story
Our story
Our story
Jackson and Alvaro, Aunica’s co-founders, experienced their own mental health struggles and found healing through a wilderness adventure therapy programs; where they met, became close friends, and later worked as therapeutic field guides, helping individuals in crisis. Their firsthand experience, both as clients and staff, showed them the life-changing impact of mental health programs but also exposed the challenges: therapists stretched thin, clients disengaging between sessions, and a lack of real-time data to track progress. Determined to bridge these gaps, they created Aunica; harnessing AI to make mental health care more accessible, effective, and supportive, so no one has to face tough times alone.
Jackson and Alvaro, Aunica’s co-founders, experienced their own mental health struggles and found healing through a wilderness adventure therapy programs; where they met, became close friends, and later worked as therapeutic field guides, helping individuals in crisis. Their firsthand experience, both as clients and staff, showed them the life-changing impact of mental health programs but also exposed the challenges: therapists stretched thin, clients disengaging between sessions, and a lack of real-time data to track progress. Determined to bridge these gaps, they created Aunica; harnessing AI to make mental health care more accessible, effective, and supportive, so no one has to face tough times alone.
Jackson and Alvaro, Aunica’s co-founders, experienced their own mental health struggles and found healing through a wilderness adventure therapy programs; where they met, became close friends, and later worked as therapeutic field guides, helping individuals in crisis. Their firsthand experience, both as clients and staff, showed them the life-changing impact of mental health programs but also exposed the challenges: therapists stretched thin, clients disengaging between sessions, and a lack of real-time data to track progress. Determined to bridge these gaps, they created Aunica; harnessing AI to make mental health care more accessible, effective, and supportive, so no one has to face tough times alone.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Get to know the passionate minds behind Aunica’s innovative journey
Get to know the passionate minds behind Aunica’s innovative journey
Get to know the passionate minds behind Aunica’s innovative journey
CO FOUNDER
CO FOUNDER
CO FOUNDER
Alvaro Sada
In pursuit of self actualization, trying to help as many people as I can along the way.
In pursuit of self actualization, trying to help as many people as I can along the way.
In pursuit of self actualization, trying to help as many people as I can along the way.
CO FOUNDER
CO FOUNDER
CO FOUNDER
Jackson Hagood
Draws from personal experience to build solutions that make mental health care more impactful. Focused on bridging the gap between technology, healthcare, and the people who need it most.
Draws from personal experience to build solutions that make mental health care more impactful. Focused on bridging the gap between technology, healthcare, and the people who need it most.
Draws from personal experience to build solutions that make mental health care more impactful. Focused on bridging the gap between technology, healthcare, and the people who need it most.
Lead Developer
Lead Developer
Lead Developer
Gavin Rose
Finds joy in turning technical puzzles into working solutions, guiding development from concept to deployment with a keen eye for both technical excellence and practical implementation that brings ideas to life.
Finds joy in turning technical puzzles into working solutions, guiding development from concept to deployment with a keen eye for both technical excellence and practical implementation that brings ideas to life.
Finds joy in turning technical puzzles into working solutions, guiding development from concept to deployment with a keen eye for both technical excellence and practical implementation that brings ideas to life.
UI Designer
UI Designer
UI Designer
Malik Amdrous
Brings a creative vision to UI design, shaping intuitive and visually compelling interfaces that enhance user experience and ensure Aunica feels seamless and engaging at every interaction.
Brings a creative vision to UI design, shaping intuitive and visually compelling interfaces that enhance user experience and ensure Aunica feels seamless and engaging at every interaction.
Brings a creative vision to UI design, shaping intuitive and visually compelling interfaces that enhance user experience and ensure Aunica feels seamless and engaging at every interaction.
UX Designer
UX Designer
UX Designer
Micaela Masut
Motivated by the challenge of solving problems through creativity, combining research, strategy, and design to create intuitive, human-centered products.
Motivated by the challenge of solving problems through creativity, combining research, strategy, and design to create intuitive, human-centered products.
Motivated by the challenge of solving problems through creativity, combining research, strategy, and design to create intuitive, human-centered products.
Sales & Outreach
Sales & Outreach
Sales & Outreach
Maize Pratt
Driven by a deep curiosity about the mental health field and a passion for relationship-building, Maize is focused on connecting with programs to understand their challenges and offer meaningful solutions.
Driven by a deep curiosity about the mental health field and a passion for relationship-building, Maize is focused on connecting with programs to understand their challenges and offer meaningful solutions.
Driven by a deep curiosity about the mental health field and a passion for relationship-building, Maize is focused on connecting with programs to understand their challenges and offer meaningful solutions.
Developer
Developer
Developer
Kolio Kolev
Harmonizes the gap between design and development by turning designs into vibrant, interactive experiences that feel like a safe space for users, with smooth interfaces that feel just right.
Harmonizes the gap between design and development by turning designs into vibrant, interactive experiences that feel like a safe space for users, with smooth interfaces that feel just right.
Harmonizes the gap between design and development by turning designs into vibrant, interactive experiences that feel like a safe space for users, with smooth interfaces that feel just right.
Aunica's Advisory Board
Aunica's Advisory Board
Aunica's Advisory Board
Frank Majors
Frank, President of Nephila Holdings, is a seasoned financial expert with deep expertise in risk management and strategic finance. With a BA in Economics and an MBA from Vanderbilt, he brings valuable insight to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Frank, President of Nephila Holdings, is a seasoned financial expert with deep expertise in risk management and strategic finance. With a BA in Economics and an MBA from Vanderbilt, he brings valuable insight to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Frank, President of Nephila Holdings, is a seasoned financial expert with deep expertise in risk management and strategic finance. With a BA in Economics and an MBA from Vanderbilt, he brings valuable insight to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Jonathan Dyke
Jonathan Dyke, entrepreneur, startup advisor, and Business professor at Vanderbilt University, has a strong track record in building and scaling startups. His industry expertise and mentorship make him a valuable addition to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Jonathan Dyke, entrepreneur, startup advisor, and Business professor at Vanderbilt University, has a strong track record in building and scaling startups. His industry expertise and mentorship make him a valuable addition to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Jonathan Dyke, entrepreneur, startup advisor, and Business professor at Vanderbilt University, has a strong track record in building and scaling startups. His industry expertise and mentorship make him a valuable addition to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Dr. Frank Drummond
Dr. Drummond, Chief of Psychiatry at Nashville General Hospital and former Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services at HCA Healthcare, brings extensive expertise in mental health and healthcare strategy to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Dr. Drummond, Chief of Psychiatry at Nashville General Hospital and former Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services at HCA Healthcare, brings extensive expertise in mental health and healthcare strategy to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Dr. Drummond, Chief of Psychiatry at Nashville General Hospital and former Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services at HCA Healthcare, brings extensive expertise in mental health and healthcare strategy to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Frank Majors
Frank, President of Nephila Holdings, is a seasoned financial expert with deep expertise in risk management and strategic finance. With a BA in Economics and an MBA from Vanderbilt, he brings valuable insight to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Jonathan Dyke
Jonathan Dyke, entrepreneur, startup advisor, and Business professor at Vanderbilt University, has a strong track record in building and scaling startups. His industry expertise and mentorship make him a valuable addition to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
Dr. Frank Drummond
Dr. Drummond, Chief of Psychiatry at Nashville General Hospital and former Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services at HCA Healthcare, brings extensive expertise in mental health and healthcare strategy to Aunica’s Advisory Board.
