Phoebe Franco

Hi, I’m Phoebe Franco. I earned my PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and have spent my career developing curriculum and facilitating classes for academic, professional, and community groups. In 2019, I joined the Center for Resiliency full-time to head the research program and continue designing programs that support resilience in healthcare. My work on self-compassion, resiliency, and professional well-being has been published in journals such as Pediatrics, Journal of Clinical Psychology, and Journal of Pediatric Nursing, as well as the online magazine Greater Good.

Natasha Iqbal

Hello, I’m Natasha Iqbal. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020 with a BS in Neuroscience and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Analytics at Georgia Tech. I joined the Center for Resiliency in 2023 as a Research Assistant. In my role, I support qualitative and quantitative research projects, maintain the REDCap database, and contribute to the program's development. I’m passionate about using research and data to promote well-being and meaningful change in healthcare communities.

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Veronica Mognato

I’m Veronica Mognato, with a background in visual and performing arts and over 10 years in education. I’m currently pursuing an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and work at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas with the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) program, teaching adolescents about mental health and suicide prevention. I’m also a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor. I hope to continue combining clinical work with educational programs to promote mental health and well-being in diverse communities. I’m thrilled to be part of the Mortals in Medicine research, exploring how honest storytelling may foster meaningful connections among healthcare professionals and influence the system.

Sean O'Connor

Hello, I’m Sean O'Connor. I spent ten years teaching high school science before shifting my focus to adolescent mental health. Currently, I work at Dell Medical School facilitating Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM), an evidence-based program designed to facilitate student discussions around their mental health challenges. I'm currently working on my MS in Psychology and hope to continue to a PhD in clinical psychology.

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Neha Mathew

Hi! I’m Neha Mathew, and I am a prospective medical school student with a special interest in psychiatry. I graduated from the University of Florida in 2023 with a degree in Neuroscience and have utilized that experience in multiple work environments. The interest the C4R takes in physician mental health is close to my heart and I’m incredibly excited to transfer my skills from our Mortals in Medicine project into research I do in medical school!