our story
This project is a proof of concept that came about while finishing our Master’s in Data Science degree at UC Berkeley. Both of us have dealt with the stigma and barriers to mental health that many Americans face. Our goal was to create something that could be utilized by communities that are underserved. Initially, we started with the black community due to our own experiences. However, we would hope over time that this product could be utilized for all communities and help with removing barriers and encouraging people to seek professional help on their mental wellness journey.
Catherine Jimerson
Tatianna Martinez
Acknowledgments
We want to thank our capstone instructors Fred Nugen and Korin Reid. Our instructors helped us focus the scope of our project and helped us organize our goals with thoughtful feedback. Also, we would like to thank Shardel Hodge Matthews MA, LMFT who was our subject matter expert. She helped us prioritize features that were important for our potential users. In addition, she educated us on the role our chatbot should play in users' mental wellness journey. Her feedback shaped the outcome of the entire project.
