Katherine Grill, PhD

Katherine Grill, PhD is an accomplished entrepreneur and expert in youth mental health technology. Here are some key details about her background and achievements:

Education and Early Career

Dr. Grill holds a BS in Art Therapy, an MA in Psychology, and a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience.1 During her doctoral studies, she worked at Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC conducting NIH research.1 She also co-founded a community health program for young adults called Mindful Millennials.1

Founding Neolth

In 2018, Dr. Grill founded Neolth, a technology company that provides personalized, on-demand mental health support to teens through a self-guided platform.14 As CEO and co-founder, she has led Neolth to significant success:

• Won numerous awards, including being named a 2021 Timmy Finalist for Best Tech for Social Good1
• Secured $700,000 in pre-seed funding from investors like Techstars and Telosity1
• Participated in prestigious programs like the Techstars accelerator and Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center's Milestone Makers program1
• Featured in Forbes as a leading female founder in 20211

Expertise and Impact

Dr. Grill has developed expertise in:

• School-based mental health
• Using digital interventions with adolescents and young adults
• Deploying mobile mental health solutions in K-12 schools, colleges, and healthcare organizations2

She has authored peer-reviewed papers on digital mental health and integrative wellness, and has spoken at over 50 professional events.2

Role with Headstream

As part of Headstream's Entrepreneur Residency Program, Dr. Grill and Neolth are working to scale their impact on youth mental health.34 Neolth integrates technology with youth voices to provide global mental health support for students, boasting a youth ambassador network spanning 35 states and 20 countries.4

Through her work with Neolth and participation in programs like Headstream, Dr. Grill continues to be a leader in developing innovative solutions for youth mental health and well-being.