The founding members of MyTherapyJournal.com are a group of multicultural and multilingual professionals with diverse backgrounds who share the belief that journaling is one of the most powerful and readily accessible tools a person can use while undergoing processes of growth, struggle and/or even simple life enjoyment.

Alexis Saccoman - Co-founder
A graduate of Brown University, Alexis is a clinical psychology trainee pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco.  Alexis has a Masters degree in clinical psychology and holds a private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Through his professional and volunteer activities, he has clinical and hospital experience working with groups including adolescents and geriatric inpatients, children with pervasive developmental disorders, HIV+ terminal patients, first-year college students, and families. He has also served as a trilingual medical interpreter and court mediator. He is currently in practicum with a caseload of ten clients (ages 18-50) – all endorsing Axis I diagnoses – of diverse ethnic, S.E.S., and LGTB backgrounds. With his dual passion for psychology and facilitating people’s potential for growth, he especially enjoys his role as a mentor to younger generations.

Noel Elman - Co-founder
Currently pursuing post-doctoral studies at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Noel earned a Bachelor of Science and Master’s of Science in electrical engineering at Cornell University and has a Ph.D. from Tel Aviv University. His research focuses on the development of implantable Bio-MOEMS (Biological and Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) devices for drug-delivery systems and cancer monitoring. A scientist, he is also a fervent believer in exploring your inner-self to achieve well-being.

Rodolfo Saccoman - Member, Board of Directors
A graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, with an MBA degree from University of Miami. Rodolfo has dedicated his career at understanding people’s dreams and developing proven online presences to embrace user’s needs and wants.  Like his brother Alexis, he has lived in five countries and developed a keen appreciation and respect for different cultures and human kind’s search for peace and compassion. Both brothers recognize the importance and potential of communication in helping people attain their goals and live happier lives.

Sharon Schuster - Marketing Manager

Sharon is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurship at the University of Miami.  Sharon is a member of the University of Miami’s Honors Colloquium and has previously worked with Best-Buddies, COLSA, and ROTARACT. Seeing her occupational therapist mother work daily with disadvantaged children and her father’s involvement in entrepreneurial opportunities, she has developed a passion for social responsibility. These life-touching experiences  as she says,  alongside her involvement in University of Miami's Human Resources Department have enabled her to understand people needs and make it her goal to help people live better and more successful lives.

Krista Masterson – Public Relations Manager

Krista is attending the University of Miami majoring in Business Management and Organization. Upon graduation in December 2008, she will receive her Bachelor’s of Business Administration. Krista's passion for business and working experience at Forbes Inc. solidified her chosen path.  For over a decade Krista has been an active participant in the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Utilizing her strong character and fervent personality, she has been able to raise funds, awareness, and recognition for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Being able to combine her passion for business and benevolence, Krista has recognized her chance be a productive and effective asset to the MyTherapyJournal.com team. Through the use of her excellent communication skills she hopes to illuminate MyTherapyJournal.com’s mission, and facilitate its growth.