Meet the People Behind Mindscape

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Our Co-Founders

Brandon

CEO & Co‑founder

Brandon's journey to founding Mindscape Health was shaped by a deeply personal loss. After losing a close friend to suicide—someone who sought help but faced overwhelming barriers in Kenya's mental health system—Brandon committed himself to changing the narrative. Drawing on his background in International Business Administration and marketing management, Brandon envisions a future where mental healthcare is accessible, affordable, and tailored to the unique cultural contexts of Kenya and Africa at large. His leadership is driven by a powerful mission: to prevent others from enduring the same pain of losing loved ones due to systemic gaps in care.

Leon

CTO & Co‑founder

Leon is the technical force behind Mindscape Health, bringing his deep expertise in software engineering and hardware from years of research at MIT. Passionate about leveraging technology for social impact, Leon designs and builds the innovative platform that empowers therapists and users alike. His work focuses on creating AI-powered tools that simplify therapists' workflows, such as patient note tracking, appointment scheduling, and secure communication, while also delivering personalized mental health support directly to individuals. Leon believes that the future of mental healthcare lies in intelligent, data-driven, and culturally aware technologies that bridge gaps caused by geography, cost, and stigma.

Jilna Varsani

Co‑Founder & Therapist

Jilna is a clinical psychologist who has been in the practice for over 5 years. Her understanding and expertise in therapy contributes to the Mindscape Platform to make it beneficial to therapists and individuals seeking mental health support. Jilna believes that mental health support is important for every individual. She aims to make mental health related services available, affordable and accessible for all.

Our Advisors

Dr. Everlyn Wesangula

Public Health Advisor

With a rich background spanning the WHO and Kenya's Ministry of Health, Dr Everlyn Wesangula brings strategic leadership and public‑health expertise to Mindscape Health. Her insights strengthen the platform's alignment with public‑health priorities and regulations.

Eudia Kipsuto RN, BSN, MPH

Addiction & Public Health Advisor

Eudia is an addiction‑registered nurse and public‑health expert with over 13 years of experience in addiction prevention, withdrawal management, and relapse prevention. Her guidance ensures that Mindscape Health's approach is grounded in clinical expertise and empathy.

Our Developers

Sharon Biwott

Frontend Engineer

Sharon builds the user-facing experience of Mindscape Health. She focuses on creating clean, responsive, and intuitive interfaces that make it easy for therapists and users to interact with the platform. Her frontend expertise ensures smooth and accessible digital experiences across devices.

Andrew Mponin

Backend Engineer

Andrew develops the backend systems that power Mindscape Health. He focuses on building secure APIs, data management pipelines, and reliable infrastructure that keeps the platform running smoothly. His work ensures that therapists and users can trust the system’s performance and security.

Together, our team and advisors combine deep expertise, lived experience, and a shared commitment to breaking down barriers in mental health access — building a future where every Kenyan has the support they deserve.