The Humans Behind havyn

Alexis Edwards

CEO

Clinician, Cambridge MBA, and global health strategist with more than 25 years of experience spanning healthcare, technology, public policy, and digital transformation. A population health leader and clinical safety specialist, Alexis has spent her career designing systems that improve human wellbeing at scale while ensuring innovation remains safe, ethical, and human-centred. Her expertise in digital health, AI, and digital safety shapes how havyn is built, governed, and grown. She founded havyn with a simple belief: children deserve the skills, confidence, and resilience to thrive in a connected world.

Emily Wysock-Wright

CWO

Psychotherapist, somatic trauma therapist, and integrative wellness practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, children, and families. Emily specialises in nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and the psychological impact of digital environments on developing minds. Her therapeutic background spans psychotherapy, NLP, somatic trauma therapy, and coaching, grounded in a deep understanding of how stress, behaviour, and technology intersect in everyday family life. At havyn, Emily brings clinical rigour to every skill, ensuring the platform is rooted in how children actually feel, think, and regulate, not just how we hope they do.

Sarah Cox

Chief Marketing Officer & Brand Strategist

Marketing leader and brand strategist with more than 15 years of experience helping purpose-driven brands grow, connect, and create meaningful impact across technology, wellness, and media. At havyn, Sarah leads brand and marketing strategy, helping bring our mission to life for families, schools, and partners. She believes every child deserves the skills to navigate the digital world with confidence and every parent deserves trusted support to help them get there.

Chris Shelton

Founding Scientific Clinical Advisor

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor at Penn State Behrend, and founder of the VAR Lab, a leading research centre exploring immersive and AI-powered technologies for human wellbeing. Christopher's work focuses on children's and young people's mental health, digital wellbeing, ADHD, and innovative approaches to expanding access to psychological support. He brings deep expertise in the intersection of technology, behaviour, and mental health. Recognised as a 40 Under 40 awardee, Christopher helps ensure havyn is grounded in evidence, ethics, and real-world impact.

Raul Saenz de Inestrillas

Tech 4 Good Labs - Dev Partner

Helps organisations navigate the future of technology with a focus on innovation, education, and social impact. A Cambridge-educated founder of T4G Lab and former UN digital product lead, his work spans AI literacy, digital policy, startup ecosystems, and emerging technologies. At havyn, Raul provides strategic guidance on building technology that is both future-ready and human-centred, helping ensure our platform prepares children not just to use technology, but to thrive alongside it.