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Edward Hallowell, M.D.
Co-Founder
Chief Visionary Officer
Dr. Hallowell, a renowned psychiatrist, ADHD and ASD expert, is committed to reducing stigma and promoting neurodiversity, inspiring our products for children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
A Harvard College and Tulane Medical School graduate, Dr. Hallowell is board-certified in child and adult psychiatry and was a Harvard Medical School faculty member for over 20 years. He founded the Hallowell ADHD Centers nationwide and advocates for a “strength-based approach to neurodiversity.”
As a New York Times bestselling author of Driven to Distraction, he has appeared on major shows like Oprah, CNN, and Good Morning America, and received the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ Leader of Mental Health Awareness Award.
Albert "Skip" Rizzo, Ph.D.
Chief Science Officer
Skip is a pioneering psychologist and neuropsychologist, widely recognized for his expertise in applying technologies to therapeutic interventions. He serves as the Director of Medical VR at the University of Southern California’s Institute for Creative Technologies, bringing over 20 years of experience in designing technology solutions to support clinical care for conditions such as ADHD, PTSD, brain injury, and autism.
Skip is also a prolific researcher, contributing to over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles. His innovative work has garnered prestigious accolades, including the American Psychological Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Practice of Trauma Psychology in 2010 and the Satava Award in 2012, celebrating his excellence in using technologies in therapeutic applications.
Walter Greenleaf, Ph.D.
Advisor, Co-Founder
Walter Greenleaf is a leading expert in digital medicine with over 30 years of experience developing clinical systems for physical and cognitive medicine. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuro and Bio-Behavioral Sciences from Stanford University, where he was awarded a National Institute of Mental Health Graduate Fellowship.
In addition, Walter is a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Stanford’s mediaX and the Director of the National Mental Health Innovation Center at the University of Colorado. He seamlessly balances academic and business roles, engaging in lecturing, publishing, and medical product development.
Crystal Goh, Ph.D.
Director of Research and Development
Crystal leads in the product R&D and oversees global partnerships and clinical applications. She specializes in Attention, Working Memory, Sleep, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and AI applications of MRI and EEG.
After earning her PhD from University College London, she completed a fellowship at Berkeley’s Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab and co-founded Araya Brain Imaging with Ryota Kanai. She also served as a post-doctoral fellow at UCL’s Applied Cognitive Neuroscience Lab.
Hui Qi Tong, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Clinical Advisor
Hui Qi is our clinical advisor with extensive experience in clinical research and mindfulness-based interventions. She is a clinical professor at Stanford’s Department of Psychiatry and Director of the Mindfulness Program at the Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine. Previously, she was a research fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital, a clinical fellow in trauma at UCSF and the San Francisco VA Health Care System, and an academic visitor at the Oxford Mindfulness Center. Hui Qi is a certified MBSR trainer and supervisor, and a trainer for WHO’s Problem Management Plus (PM+) in China. She serves on various international boards, including AccessMBCT and the National Psychological Recovery Alliance.
Core Expert Team
HFS™ & vCAT™
Core Expert Team
Intervention Clinical Application
Jack Chen, MBA
Founder and CEO of Cognitive Leap
Jack is one of the leading experts in cross-border investment between the United States and Asia and an experienced entrepreneur. He founded Cognitive Leap Solutions, Inc. in 2015 and its subsidiary, Cogleap Center for Achievement, Inc., in 2022. Before that, as the founder and CEO of Transworld Capital Group, he completed some of the largest investment and merger transactions between the United States and Asia. One of these transactions was hailed by The Wall Street Journal as "one of the landmark deals of this era" and was used as a case study by a think tank founded by former U.S. Treasury Secretary and former Goldman Sachs CEO Henry Paulson, for use in leading business schools across the U.S. His transactions generated billions of dollars in documented returns for investors.
Jack has served as a board member of the Asia Society Southern California, the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine Foundation, the Chinese CEO Organization, and the Committee 2005. He has also been appointed as a mentor for the Master of Applied Psychology program at Fudan University. Jack is an early investor in the leading cognitive science company Magceutics/Neurocentria and has served as a board member, actively participating in the company's strategic planning. He also helped raise $1.1 billion for Claremont McKenna College, the largest amount ever raised by any liberal arts college in the U.S.
Jack has delivered speeches on some of the world's most prestigious platforms, including Harvard University, MIT, UCLA, the Brookings Institution, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, and Tsinghua University, earning widespread acclaim.
Betty Qi
Cogleap US CEO
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Graduated from China Medical University
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Gynecologic Oncologist
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A successful entrepreneur who founded and sold a highly successful travel company employing hundreds in the U.S. and has made strategic investments in multiple startup companies.
Qing Bai
General Manager, Northern California
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Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine from Capital Medical University
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Master's Degree in Human Genetics from Peking Union Medica College
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Extensive Experience in Nonprofit Organization and Community Affairs Management
Honorable Jimmy Deshald
Global Advisor
A distinguished leader and innovator, The Honorable Jimmy Delshad served two terms as the Mayor of Beverly Hills and currently holds the honorary title of “Goodwill Ambassador of Beverly Hills,” recognizing his significant contributions to the city. As Global Ambassador for Cedars-Sinai International, Mr. Delshad cultivates strategic international partnerships to enhance Cedars-Sinai’s global healthcare influence.
In addition to his public service, Mr. Delshad has served on the boards of public companies and non-profit organizations, successfully raising millions to support educational and community causes. His unwavering dedication to public service and extensive network of influential leaders make him an invaluable asset to Cognitive Leap.
Core Management Team
Fiona Xu
Senior Manager of Business Development
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Master of Science in Business Analytics, UC Irvine
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7 years of experience with leading healthcare companies, including Pfizer and Novartis
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Former Data Science Consultant
Rose Wang
Community Relations Manager, Southern California
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Master’s Degree from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
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15 years of experience in education
Lina Liu
Deputy General Manager NC
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An international marketing professional with 15+ years of experience in China, the US, and Europe, specializing in product marketing, marketing strategy and operations management
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Fluent in English, Chinese, and Korean
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MBA Degree
Nico Jing
Social Media Manager
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Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University
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Two years of work experience at TikTok
Albert Knapp, Psy.D.
Director of ABA Program
Dr. Albert Knapp, Psy.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral in California. His research on ASD and parental stress earned the “Outstanding Clinical Research Project” award. An expert in ABA, he has taught at National University and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Knapp authored Parenting a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Practical Strategies to Strengthen Understanding, Communication, and Connection and directs Albert Knapp & Associates, a leading ABA and mental health training site. He is also active in community initiatives and a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International.
Natalie Lai
ABA Clinic Manager
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BCBA with 8 years of extensive experience with leading ABA clinics.
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Master's degree in Education from the University of Southern California
Hazel Cuevas
RBT
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Undergraduate student at University of California, Irvine
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Studying Psychological Science and Pre-Law
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10+ years of experience working with children, 6 years of experience as a RBT
Iris Yu
RBT
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Experience in both ABA therapy and HFS training
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Graduated from University of California, Irvine with a degree in Psychology
Hannah Gong
RBT
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Graduated from Emory University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and Psychology
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Experienced in HFS and ABA therapy as a certified RBT
Core ABA Team
Jenny Jin
HFS™ Supervisor Trainer
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13 years of experience as a pediatric nurse supervisor
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Senior Therapist Certificate from Peking Medical University
Yuna Zhao
HFS™ Supervisor Trainer
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10 years of early childhood education experience
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Graduate with a degree in Child Education
Claire Zhang
Senior HFS™ Trainer
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Graduate with a degree in Music Education
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Extensive work experience in the USA