Clinical Advisory Board

At ElizaChat, we are committed to providing students with the highest quality, evidence-based mental health support. Our Clinical Advisory Board, comprised of leading experts in psychology, school mental health, and addiction recovery, ensures that our AI-powered platform delivers clinically sound and effective support.

Meet Our Advisors

Jenna McGinnis, PhD, LP, NCSP
Licensed Psychologist,
Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Dr. McGinnis specializes in providing mental health care to teens in K-12 public schools. As Deputy Coordinator of Clinical Training and Supervision at the University of Utah's Technology in Training, Education, and Consultation (U-TTEC), she oversees school-based mental health services throughout Utah's public school system. Her deep understanding of student challenges and experience with technology in mental health care brings valuable insight to our team.

David T. Morgan, PhD
Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Morgan has evaluated and treated over 10,000 clients throughout his career, giving him deep insights into the core principles that help people reduce stress, build mental endurance, and increase emotional resilience. His extensive clinical experience is essential in shaping ElizaChat's approach to empowering users with practical tools to navigate life's challenges and build stronger mental health.

Todd Olson, MSW
Counselor, Founder of Circles of Grace

Todd brings over three decades of experience as a counselor, with particular expertise in addiction recovery and trauma healing. His leadership abilities and extensive background in helping people through difficult transitions are crucial in shaping ElizaChat's approach to supporting students as they navigate various personal and academic challenges.

Kimberly Applewhite, Psy.D
Marketıng dırector

Psychologist at UCEBT, Published Author
Dr. Applewhite specializes in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing (MI), particularly for health-related stressors. Her clinical expertise ensures that ElizaChat provides evidence-based, compassionate support to students facing health-related stress and other mental health challenges.

Our Commitment

Our Clinical Advisory Board works closely with our development team to:

Ensure all advice and support provided by ElizaChat is clinically sound and evidence-based
Guide the development of new features and capabilities to address the evolving mental health needs of students
Oversee the ethical implementation of AI in mental health support
Provide ongoing evaluation of ElizaChat's effectiveness and impact on student well-being

Our Promise

Every individual’s mental wellness journey is unique, and our commitment is to honor that individuality. With our platform, we promise: