mpathic’s SVP of Research Featured at Weitzman Institute’s National Symposium on Mental Health

We’re proud to share that Dr. Alison Cerezo, Senior Vice President of Research at mpathic, was a featured speaker at the Weitzman Institute’s 2025 National Symposium, Mental Health Matters—a leading annual event focused on clinical excellence, policy innovation, and community-based mental health care.

Held on May 14, 2025, this year’s symposium convened over 1,000 attendees from across the U.S., including clinicians, health system leaders, researchers, and policymakers united by a shared commitment to equitable mental health solutions.

On the Main Stage

Dr. Cerezo joined a distinguished keynote panel alongside:

• Dr. Nikole Benders-Hadi, Chief Medical Officer, Talkspace
• Erik Cardenas, Co-founder & CEO, Zócalo Health
• Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, Founder, Beyond Clinical Walls and Medical Director, Saint Mary’s Health Network

Together, the panel explored real-world strategies to close mental health access gaps using technology, community-led models, and culturally responsive care frameworks.

“This panel signaled more than just dialogue—it demonstrated the field’s urgency to move beyond awareness toward actionable, tech-powered solutions,” said Dr. Cerezo.

Why It Matters

mpathic’s inclusion in this high-caliber conversation reflects our growing visibility as a trusted innovator in mental health tech. As a company developing conversational intelligence tools to enhance clinical empathy, communication quality, and provider performance, we’re proud to be recognized alongside sector leaders shaping the future of care.

At mpathic, we believe mental health technology must be evidence-driven, inclusive, and human-centered. Participation in forums like this underscores our commitment to collaborative innovation, clinical integrity, and deep system impact.

What’s Next

We’re continuing to partner with providers, researchers, and community health leaders to build machine learning models that detect, coach, and strengthen empathic communication—especially in high-stakes environments like behavioral health, clinical trials, and primary care.

As we scale, our focus remains clear: expanding human understanding with technology that listens.