Founder's Story
When two students meet at Berkeley...
They tend to build something to positively impact the world. We are two Masters in Data Science students at UC Berkeley who are passionate about education and health. We are starting this non-profit venture to create a space where you can support each other, find answers and we can bring the expert advice to you.
Team Members
Ryan Powers
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Registered Nurse @ UC San Diego Health | Preceptor, Robotics, Colorectal Resource Nurse
Melody Masis
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Haas MBA, Strategy and Operations | People Development
Two Humble Travelers
Two individuals who met during their Master's program in Data Science at UC Berkeley, embarked on a journey fueled by a shared passion for leveraging data to make a positive impact on people's lives. Their collaboration on successful projects revealed their potential to create something extraordinary, a potential that was further fueled by the personal challenges they have each faced and overcame.
With a vision
Together, they bring a unique blend of medical expertise and technological innovation to their nonprofit organization.Their personal experiences with loved ones battling cancer and the frustration of finding reliable information have driven them to create BetweenUs.ai.org. This nonprofit is dedicated to empowering young women by providing a safe, inclusive, and informative platform to discuss and address health and wellness issues.
The Business Techy
Melody, with her background in multiple startups, has navigated her own unique struggles. Her innovative spirit and experience in the tech and retail industry, having created multiple startups, have equipped her with the tools to create solutions that are both effective and user-friendly.
The Medical Professional
Ryan, a registered nurse with nearly a decade of medical experience, has seen firsthand the struggles patients face when they lack access to accurate health information. His resilience in the face of these challenges has fueled his commitment to providing evidence-based knowledge to those in need.