Meet
THE TEAM
Monica Mo, PhD | Director
Dr. Monica Mo is the founder & CEO of WellSeek, and the director of their non-profit arm, SeekHer Foundation. A former biotech scientist turned social impact advisor and mental health advocate, she has spearheaded award-winning advocacy campaigns and developed well-being program initiatives alongside national brands and organizations. Featured on TED, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, she's a leading voice and champion for work well-being and women's mental health.
Dr. Mo started her career as a biotech scientist, specializing in metabolic engineering and systems biology after receiving her B.S., M.S., and PhD in Bioengineering from UCSD. Her TEDx talk "Changing How We Think About Wellness" has reached 360K+ views, sparking a nationwide conversation on redefining health, beauty, and identity in our modern world. She feels grateful to still call San Diego her home with her husband and two kids.
Our Guiding Leads
SeekHer's core team is a pivotal force, driving our community's growth, strategic direction, and mission with a passionate commitment to ensuring women feel valued, recognized, and empowered.
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Albrina Mendes
Advocacy Council Strategic Initiatives & Impact
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Kate Abbott
Content Strategy & Program Management
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Kate Hermosura, EdD
Women’s Wellbeing & Leadership Development
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Rachel Cavise
Social Impact Partnerships
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Yvonne Druyeh Dodd
Impact Visioning & Healing-Centered Leadership
Our Scholars-In-Residence
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Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, PLLC
Facilitator, The Resilient Seeker Circle
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Mia Donley, MPH, RDN, CDN
Facilitator, The Unbound Beauty Circle
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Alana R. Brooks, LMFT
Facilitator, The Liberated Leader Circle
for Women's Empowerment & Growth
Our Advisors
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Alyssa "Lia" Mancao
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Therapist, Speaker, Writer
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Andrea Ronzani
Vice President of Social Impact, Pledge 1%, Women’s Health Advocate
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Christine Michel Carter
Best-Selling Author, Senior Forbes Contributor, #1 Global Voice for Moms
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Dr. Jenny Wang
Clinical Psychologist, Founder of Asians For Mental Health
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Dr. Jen Douglas
Licensed Psychologist, Executive Coach & Educational Speaker
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Minaa B., LMSW
Author, Therapist, Wellness Coach, Mental Health Educator
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Yolanda Renteria
Trauma Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
