Okaya

People in high-impact careers — firefighters, first responders, and others in high-stakes roles — often don't have easy access to mental health support that fits their schedule, culture, or comfort level.

Okaya is built to change that.

What It Does

Okaya is an operational readiness tool that uses conversational AI to provide guided, private support through voice and video. It's designed to meet people where they are — not as a replacement for professional care, but as a tool that's available when and where it's needed. Private, on-demand, and built with input from licensed professionals.

What I Do

I lead the technical development — architecture, AI integration, product decisions, and engineering. The work spans building responsible AI systems, real-time conversational interfaces, and the infrastructure to support them.