About Us: Our Team


The HopeLab team includes individuals with 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 and CEO
Dan Cawley, Vice President, Impact & Administration
Steve W. Cole, Ph.D., Vice President, Research
Fred Dillon, Director, Product Development
Jana Haritatos, Ph.D., Director of Research Operations
Ellen LaPointe, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Verónica Marín-Bowling, Project Director, Research
Chris Murchison, M.Ed., Vice President, Staff Development, Learning & Innovation
Richard Tate, Director, Communications and Marketing
Charlyn Belluzzo, Ph.D., Special Advisor, Strategic Partnerships