the flourish team

Meet Our Team

Great care begins with great people. At Flourish Health, child psychiatrists, therapists, advocates, engineers, and operational leaders unite around a shared mission: making excellent mental health care accessible to every young person. We do this work because we believe deeply in the potential of young people. And we show up every day so our patients and families can flourish.

Co founders of flourish health, Josh and Natalia

Our Founders

Our founders started Flourish Health to bring the best mental health care to young people in their own homes. Their expertise in clinical care, health systems, and technology powers a new model of care designed to help families thrive.

Natalia Birgisson, MD, is CEO and Co-Founder of Flourish Health
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Natalia Birgisson, MD
Co-Founder, CEO
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John Haskell is Co-Founder and President at Flourish
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John Haskell
Co-Founder, President
Josh Gachnang serves as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
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Josh Gachnang
Co-Founder, CTO

Our Senior Leaders

Our senior leaders bring decades of experience in direct patient care, product development and operational scaling for the very population we serve. They are building Flourish Health so that we can deliver excellent care at scale.

Lady A. Martinez F., MD, VP of Psychiatry & Patient Care
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Lady Martinez, MD
VP of Psychiatry & Patient Care
Becka Ross, LCSW, VP of Patient Care
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Becka Ross, LCSW
VP of Patient Care
Jessica Kenslea, LMHC, VP of Clinical R&D
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Jessica Kenslea, LMHC
VP of Clinical R&D
Brian Lai, VP of Product
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Brian Lai
VP of Product
Laura White, MA, Chief of Staff
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Laura White, MA
Chief of Staff

Our Care Team Leaders

Our care team leaders shape the daily experience of care. They support and develop our clinicians and guides. They ensure every young person and caregiver is met by a team that feels empowered, supported, and ready to help them thrive.

Sharon Epps, MA, Director of Family Guides
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Sharon Epps, MA
Director of Family Guides
Alyssa Balletta, MA, Director of Patient Guides
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Alyssa Balletta, MA
Director of Patient Guides
Jacob Glaser, LPCC-S, Associate Director of Therapy
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Jacob Glaser, LPCC-S
Associate Director of Therapy
Meredith Nisbet-Croes, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C, Clinical Director of Growth Operations
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Meredith Nisbet-Croes, LMFT
Clinical Director of Growth Operations
Camila Quintero, MS, LMHC, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, Associate Director of Clinical Programming R&D
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Camila Quintero, LMHC
Associate Director of Clinical Programming R&D

Our Engineers Spotlight

Our engineers make great care possible with great technology. They build the tools that help clinicians and guides show up fully for every patient, and enable excellent care at scale. Meet a few of the people behind our technology.

Kyle, Senior Director of Engineering
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Kyle Kurtz
Senior Director of Engineering
Freddie, Senior Engineer I
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Freddie Cuenca
Senior Software Engineer
Hannah Chamorro, Software Engineer II
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Hannah Chamorro
Software Engineer II
Abbie, Software Engineer II
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Abbie Coghlan
Software Engineer II

Voices From Our Care Team

Our care team is too large and too talented to capture on a single page. So we asked a few members to share what it means to them to do this work.

Flourish has an unmatched ability to make you feel heard. We are always improving processes for staff and families to ensure the best care and working environment possible.
Idean Nassiri, Family Guide II
Idean Nassiri
Patient Guide II
We pair innovative, personalized care with strong clinical quality. With a supportive team behind us, each patient is cared for with true compassion.
Angel Otero, Patient Guide II
Angel Otero
Patient Guide II
After 20 years in mental health, Flourish is a breath of fresh air. Clinical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a truly supportive environment empower me to do the most meaningful work of my career. Our patients inspire me every day.
Matthew Eubanks, Sr. Therapist
Matthew Eubanks
Senior Therapist
I never have to look far for support from colleagues. The collaborative environment and opportunities for growth make me grateful to be part of the Flourish team.
Iyantta Howell, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Lyantta Howell
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Patient care is never a solo effort here. We work together, support one another, and always show up for our patients with genuine compassion.
Ali Simms, Principal Family Guide
Ali Simms
Principal Family Guide
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Come Work With Us

Young people deserve a care team that shows up fully for them. That starts with a workplace that shows up fully for you. If you want to do meaningful work alongside people who care deeply about our mission, we would love to hear from you.

Founders of Flourish Health, Josh and Natalia