Our Team
Meet our team creating accessible, 360° support for ALL students. We’re mental health experts, learning difference advocates, community builders, and problem solvers using every tool at our disposal to empower your school staff.
Rebecca Branstetter. Ph.D.
Founder of Thriving Students Collective
School Psychologist & CEO
Dr. Rebecca Branstetter
Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D., is a California-certified psychologist and a licensed public school psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She earned her doctorate in Education at the University of California at Berkeley. She is the founder of the Thriving School Psychologist Collective and The Thriving Students Collective, whose mission is to bring mental health and learning support to schools and families.
A sought-after speaker and national media expert, Rebecca’s expertise has appeared in various publications, including Huffington Post, Washington Post, NPR, CNN, and Parents Magazine. She has also published several books and created online courses for parents and professionals on supporting struggling students, particularly those with attention and executive functioning challenges.
Stacey Stallings, M. Ed.
VP of Strategy & Partnerships
VP of Strategy & Partnerships
Stacey Stallings, M. Ed.
Stacey is a dedicated leader in education and customer success, celebrated for her ability to build meaningful partnerships and harness the power of educational technology. In her various roles, Stacey has consistently driven innovation, streamlined processes, and improved customer experiences.
Residing in Houston, Texas, Stacey lives with her husband, their three daughters, and Lola, their sweet "whoodle" (a soft-coated wheaten terrier and poodle mix). Outside of work, Stacey thrives on staying active with her family. She enjoys attending live shows, coaching softball, and cheering her daughters on as they compete. Her passion for creating opportunities for students and fostering equity in education is at the heart of everything she does.
Mike Attia
VP of Customer Success
VP of Customer Success
Mike Attia
Mike’s journey into helping students overcome educational barriers started in 2007, when he started teaching SAT prep while getting his bachelor's in mathematics at UCSD. He spent the next 15 years of his career working in operations and management at The Princeton Review. Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
Mike lives in Oakland, California. When he’s not at work, you can often find him in front of a piano, singing with his local community chorus or eating (food is the great love of his life).
Valentina Cardona
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Valentina Cardona
Valentina is a design lover dedicated to bringing beauty into the daily lives of everyone around her. She holds a BA in Design from University de los Andes that honed her skills to use graphics in a way that not only connects but communicates effectively to people’s emotions and passions.
Her mission is to foster connections through creativity. Beyond design, Valentina enjoys travel and exploring cultures that inspire her.
Our ThriveHive Experts
Meet the child development experts featured in our ThriveHive TV streaming service, with over 200 “TikTok-style” educational videos for educators, mental health professionals, and parents to support children’s learning, mental health, executive function, social-emomtional learning, and more!
Founder
Dr. Rebecca Branstetter
Pediatric Psychologist
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
School Psychologist, Founder of BSPN
Dr. Byron McClure
Author and Speaker
Zaretta Hammond
Clinical Child Psychologist
Dr. Marissa Miller
Author and Speaker
Meena Srinivasan
School Psychologist
Nicole Thompson, Ed.S.
School Psychologist
Dr. Adena Young
School Psychologist
Dr. Heather Miles
School Psychologist
Dr. Krista Edwards
Author and Psychologist
Dr. Patricia Zurita-Oña
School Psychologist
Dr. Tiara Bland
School Psychologist
Dr. Aline Milfort
School Psychologist
Dr. Carleta Joseph
Bilingual School Psychologist
Juliana Ramirez
Bilingual School Psychologist
Krystal Mendez
School Psychologist
Dr. Liz Angoff
Founder of Truth for Teachers
Angela Watson
School Psychologist
Dr. Gina Beaman