About Us: Our Team


The HopeLab team holds expertise in a wide range of disciplines, including research, psychology, game development, communications, health law and policy, and organizational development.

HopeLab Management

Pat Christen
President & CEO
Dan Cawley
Vice President, Impact & Administration
Steve W. Cole, Ph.D.
Vice President, Research & Development
Fred Dillon
Director, Product Development
Jana Haritatos, Ph.D.
Director of Research Operations
Ellen LaPointe
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Chris Marcell Murchison, M.Ed.
Vice President, Staff Development, Learning & Innovation
Richard Tate
Vice President, Communications and Marketing
Charlyn Belluzzo, Ph.D.
Special Advisor, Strategic Partnerships