EVOLVE AT EVERY STAGE
HEALTH | NATURE | COMMUNITY | TECHNOLOGY
A Self-Actualization, LLC Company
Using nature, technology, community, and science, Life Stages makes mind-body health and personal development easy, sustainable, and hyper-personalized for individuals and organizations.
Life Stages was inspired by a synthesis of our founder’s 15+ years of professional expertise and unique personal lived experiences.
Founder Zulma, or Z. Y., Terrones grew up in urban Chicago knowing Lake Michigan, city parks, and Midwest cornfields and plains as her nature. After receiving her undergraduate degree at the University of Chicago (AB’12), she worked for a couple years for local start-ups. During this time, she struggled with her own mental/behavioral health concerns and her own place in the world. On a leap of faith, Zulma decided to re-discover and reset her life by embarking on what was intended to be a yearlong backpacking adventure. Ultimately, she had the unexpected privilege of traveling for almost 5 years across Europe, Latin America and Oceania. Throughout this time, Zulma witnessed a multitude of individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences engage in novel, challenging outdoor activities and be positively transformed.
Transformations varied from an increased positive demeanor and refreshed mindset to improvements in daily functioning and decreased psychiatric symptoms. Witnessing the array of positive outcomes motivated Zulma to scientifically research this outdoor-based personal transformation phenomena. She decided to pursue a master’s degree in Psychology and Education at the University of Cambridge (MPhil’18) with an emphasis in outdoor health.
While at Cambridge, Zulma partnered with a local outdoor therapeutic education organization working with adolescents experiencing developmental and/or behavioral disorders. She led a case-study investigating participant understanding and relation to therapeutic outdoor programming. Her research and graduate work provided her further insight to the power of outdoor challenges and motivated her to finetune her skills within clinical populations. She returned to the States in early 2019 to Portland, OR motivated by the city’s convenient access to diverse natural landscapes and strong community-based mental health services. For over two years, Zulma worked as a 24/5 crisis clinician for youth experiencing psychiatric symptoms and high-risk safety concerns. With the aid of experiential learning opportunities, she helped youth regain clinical stability and strengthen distress tolerance and adaptive coping skills to promote longer-term mind-body health. This period also encompassed the COVID-19 pandemic, which underscored the need for effective, evidence-based, and accessible hyper-personalized solutions for mind-body health, which inspired Zulma to officially found Life Stages in 2022. Zulma has synthesized years of rigorous peer-reviewed scientific research, trauma-informed clinical experience, and outdoor experiential learning to create Life Stages, an evidence-based model to help individuals improve their mind-body health at any stage in life. Zulma’s goal is to redefine and innovate the way the world thinks about overall health and well-being; outdoor adventure; and individual human potential by re-iteratively informing direct service, health research and, ultimately, global health policy.
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Inspiration for Life Stages originated from a synthesis of our founder’s own professional and personal experiences across 15+ years.
Founder Zulma, or Z. Y., Terrones grew up in urban Chicago knowing Lake Michigan, city parks, and Midwest cornfields and plains as her nature. After receiving her undergraduate degree at the University of Chicago (AB’12), she worked for a couple years for local start-ups. During this time, she struggled with her own mental/behavioral health concerns and her own place in the world. On a leap of faith, Zulma decided to re-discover and re-set her life by embarking on what was intended to be a yearlong backpacking adventure. Ultimately, she had the unexpected privilege of traveling for almost 5 years across Europe, Latin America and Oceania. Throughout this time, Zulma witnessed a multitude of individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences engage in novel, challenging outdoor activities, and be positively transformed.
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Life Stages’ mission is to directly tackle the increasing global mental health and social isolation crisis at the intersection of nature, technology, community, and science. We have an ecosystem of products and services to help people build and sustain a healthy, aligned life through science-based personal wellness and development skills. We aim to help individuals achieve a baseline of health and wellbeing so they can become their best selves and contribute their unique talents to the world.
Life Stages’ mission is to help people build and sustain a healthy and aligned life through science-based personal wellness and development skills. Our goal is to empower our users with transferable life skills to increase their self-understanding, connection to their local nature and community, and cultivate a practice of evidence-based wellness/development techniques. Our mission doesn’t stop at individual self-actualization. Our model is only a stepping stone to our overall mission of tackling the global burden of mental health and well-being disease, and its impact on human potential and global health costs
At Life Stages, we believe there is untapped potential in nature, self-knowledge, and wellness. We want to ensure all communities and individuals, but in particular women, youth, and historically underfunded communities, can gain a baseline of wellness, achieve their best selves, and contribute their unique talents to the world. We aim to be a key support and resource in this journey by making evidence-based wellness easy, sustainable, and hyper-personalized.
At Life Stages, we believe there is untapped potential in nature, self-knowledge, and wellness. Specifically, we believe outdoor adventure combined with interdisciplinary health research and intentional self-development are underutilized but critical tools in promoting human interconnection, personal development, and, ultimately, global positive change. Life Stages is here to tap into these tools and (r)evolutionize the way we as a society interact with ourselves, one another and the surrounding environment. Life Stages is passionate about providing support through the synthesis of research and evidence-based tools, knowledge-creation, and enhancement opportunities to promote science-backed preventative wellness and individual evolution.
Our approach synthesize decades of research across numerous interdisciplinary fields (including psychology; sociology; social work; counseling; neurobiology; and more) and across diverse populations, communities, and demographics (e.g. LGBTQIA+; BIPOC; youth, families, young adults, rural, psychiatric populations, and more). We use a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens in our design to help as many people as possible— yet, do so in a way that allows for adapting and customizing to the needs and uniqueness of each individual life journey.
We are conscious and intentional of our power to impact. Especially, as we are aware that general health and well-being (including but not limited to mental and behavioral health) is not fully accessible to many across the globe. We are re-iteratively evolving our model to ensure it continues to ensure we are integrating the latest research, technology and educational models to help make wellness and personal development as accessible as possible for the world. We value and build to support sustainable skills for well-being and personal development. We aim to help individuals continuously evolve into the best current version of themselves and build a healthy and aligned life at any stage in life.
Holistic Health & Abundance We do not simply tackle aspects of health but rather work in harmony with physical, mental and socio-emotional wellbeing to promote whole mind-body health, personal development, and individual and societal potential.
Evidence-based Knowledge Creation Knowledge is power and as such we empower you in building new knowledge and skills to work on your wellness in an evidence-based manner.
Community & Interconnection The world is intricately interconnected. We are committed to fostering a positive connection to the self, wider community, and local environment for all.
We’re a dedicated team driven by our mission to help individuals self actualize at any stage in life. By combining decades of rigorous psychology and outdoor adventure research along with years of clinical and outdoor experiential practice, our model has been crafted to help individuals evolve in a holistic manner.We help people overcome stressors and limitations to build a life that brings them joy, peace and self-fulfillment through practical, experiential and evidence-based solutions. We believe everyone and anyone can become their best self with the right tools, resources and support. By integrating nature, technology and quotidian life, Life Stages’ helps you evolve into your best self.
Founder and CEO
Zulma Y. Terrones, is an entrepreneur and interdisciplinary professional at the intersection of behavioral health; research psychology; and experiential education. Drawing from a unique combination of high-intensity academic environments (University of Chicago and University of Cambridge); domestic and international service in non-governmental settings; and entrepreneurial/startup experience, Zulma uses her diverse skills and knowledge to help others on their journey of achieving mind-body wellness and self-actualization.
Executive Assistant to the Founder
Julian supports the founder of Life Stages with precision, insight, and a focus on seamless operations. With a keen eye for detail and a natural ability to anticipate needs, he ensures the day-to-day flow runs smoothly, allowing the team to focus on what matters most—helping our community thrive. Approachable, organized, and thoughtful, Julian blends professionalism with warmth, making him an essential part of the Life Stages team.
Software Engineering & Product Innovation
Vik Kapoor is the Software Tech Lead for Life Stages' flagship app, Align, bringing a highly adaptable, fast-learning approach to building next-generation wellness technology. With a strong focus on rapid iteration, emerging tools, and applied research, he helps translate evolving ideas into functional, user-ready solutions. Known for his curiosity and bias toward action, he plays a key role in accelerating development and shaping the technical foundation of Align.
Software Engineering
Special thanks to previous team members who helped us on our journey—including our interns!
Take this wonderful opportunity to learn to be present in nature, and to take care of yourself.
Thank you so much ZY for your work in the world, it is so important and needed and I loved the way you held space in the group.
“I’m not new to this type of instruction, and or any of the themes that were discussed in our workshop, but it was really nice to have a more structured discussion with like-minded individuals, and to share and discuss things that maybe I’ve had trouble with or that I think I can improve on. I really liked the merch we were given– the pamphlets have been helpful in my everyday life since I’ve done the workshop, and I think I will continue to share and use the resources I was given.”
Being able to do a leadership / mental health workshop out in nature is a dream come true! Zulma is an amazing facilitator and I really appreciated that she customized the workshop to our group's needs. I really loved the emotion wheel handout, having that as a visual was a great touch!
The hike was a good reminder that I need to slow down and pay attention to my own health.
Hanjie Shao is an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and Human Development at UC Davis. He is also a research assistant working in psychology and nutrition lab. He is interested in exploring the effect of parental psychopathology on teenagers’ psychological well-being, and he is excited to work with the team and learn more about mental health and resilience.
Xinzhu Chai is an undergraduate majoring Quantitative Psychology at UC Davis, and she is working as an intern for the Research team. Dedicated to understanding the intricate connection between mental and physical well-being, she is exploring the intersection of these two realms, and she is passionate about how advancements in physical well-being can foster positive outcomes in mental health. She is also working as a psychology research assistant at UC Davis.
Glory Gage is a rising sophomore at UC Berkeley majoring in nutritional sciences. She has previously worked at other biotechnology startups, and is currently pursuing research opportunities on campus. She enjoys exploring nature through hiking outdoors, swimming at the beach, and taking care of her succulents. Other hobbies of hers include crocheting and trying new food places.
Ananya Bharadwaj is a Global Disease Biology Student at UC Davis with a passion for the intersections of public health, epidemiology, and medicine. Recognizing the significance of representation in the healthcare field, Ananya is committed to driving positive change in underserved communities. Currently serving as a research and education intern at VN Cares, a clinic affiliated with UC Davis, Ananya plays a vital role in empowering and educating the underserved Vietnamese community in Sacramento. Through educational initiatives, Ananya raises awareness about the importance of cancer screenings and other essential health topics. In addition to her pursuits in the healthcare field, recognizing the importance of cultural diversity and inclusivity, Ananya strives to promote and bring awareness to Indian classical dance forms, particularly Barathanatyam. As an active member of the UC Davis dance team Sunatya, she aims to inspire and empower others, fostering a sense of pride and appreciation for the Indian dance tradition.
Isha is a second year Biological Sciences major at the University of California, Davis. As an aspiring healthcare professional, she is interested in exploring the connection between mental and physical health. Isha is excited to learn more about science communication and research design as a Life Stages intern! Outside of academics, Isha enjoys reading and baking.
Jocelyn is entering her second year studying Global Disease Biology at UC Davis and aspiring to go into the field of public health and with plans for graduate school later on for a MPH. By acquiring research skills and incorporating creativity in my passions, Jocelyn hopes to grow and expand the impacts of outdoor-oriented health to a wider and more accessible audience. In her free time, Jocelyn is involved in a dragon boat (paddling) team at Davis and also enjoys going to libraries and cafes.
Riana is a rising third year majoring in Biological Sciences and a minor in Public Health at UC Davis. As a hybrid intern for the Research and Communications teams, she is excited to bridge her passion for health research and fostering creativity. Besides her studies, she takes pride in her heritage through active involvement in the Filipinx community organizations at UCD. She also loves music and the ocean.
Carolina is a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley who pursued a degree in Data Science with a concentration in Business and Industrial Analytics. She is currently exploring her time in sales to provide a genuine service to customers and create a good long-lasting business-to-customer relationship. She is interested in learning more about the sales and marketing industry as she continues her career in software engineering. In her free time, she enjoys trying new foods, traveling, and focusing on self-improvement.
Sehoon is a freshman at UC Berkeley studying Life Sciences, Business, and Entrepreneurship (LSBE). Their dream goal is to provide medical attention for those in need living in developing nations. In order to reach this goal Sehoon has been mastering the realms of health and life sciences.
Xiaoran is a junior student at UC Davis, majoring in Communication. She has a passion for social media and digital marketing, and runs her own social media platform with 80,000 followers. Through her platform, she strives to share engaging content, inspire others, and build genuine connections with her followers.
With a passion for music and sound technology. Shaurya brings a fresh perspective and innovative ideas to our team, as he embarks on his journey to learn and grow in the field of sound engineering. With a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic, Shaurya is committed to honing his skills and contributing positively to our projects at Lifestages. He is an undergraduate senior computer science student at SFSU, who has always been passionate about music production and audio mixing. Additionally, he works as an audio visual technician at his university.
Blake is in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree in Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Blake intends to enter a media related field after he graduates. He loves listening to and learning about music. As an intern at Life Stages, Blake looks forward to having a fun experience working with the team and providing the best service he can.
Sreeya is an undergraduate student for the University of California, Davis who is pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a minor in Technology Management. She is actively exploring a potential career in Product Management and excited to learn more about the product field, and how to fully launch a product into the market. She is looking forward to contributing to the company’s mission and work on new products. She enjoys playing lacrosse, watching new shows, and going on hikes in her free time.
Abrar is a software engineer who studied psychology during his undergraduate years. He completed an intensive program where he learned different softwares and programs. He started an agency where he worked with multiple local businesses to develop their website to provide them digital marketing appearance and to have a website tied to their business. Having led various projects as a scrum leader at the agency, he brings a unique blend of project management and full-stack development skills. On his free time he loves working out, playing basketball and traveling.
Lindsay is a graduate student at Arizona State University who is pursuing a master's degree in Project Management. Prior to attending ASU, Lindsay graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in N.Y. With a degree in Digital Humanities & Social Science with minors in Marketing, Public Relations and psychology. She is actively exploring a potential career in Product or Project Management and is excited to learn more about the product field, and how to fully launch a product into the market. She is looking forward to contributing to the company’s mission and work on new products. She likes traveling, being active, and watching new shows in her free time.
Chris is a third year Computer Science and Economics double major with a Technology Management Minor studying at UC Davis. Through founding and serving as the president of a student organization, Chris has realized that his passions and strengths lie within the management space and is excited to learn and share his experiences with LifeStages. Outside of professional work, I enjoy watching/playing football and basketball.
Jordan is originally from Utah and comes to Life Stages with a strong background in product management and business administration. In their previous roles, they had the privilege of leading impactful projects, such as developing a loyalty program for business travelers and launching an entertainment aggregation app. These experiences have equipped him with a deep understanding of product lifecycle management and a passion for delivering outstanding user experiences. Beyond the tech realm, Jordan is fluent in English, Dutch, and Frisian. They find joy in exploring new languages and believes that diverse linguistic perspectives enrich our understanding of the world. Outside of work, you'll often find them exploring the great outdoors or cheering passionately for the Atlanta Braves. Jordan has a deep appreciation for nature and enjoys activities that allow them to unwind and recharge. Their love for sports, particularly baseball, reflects their enthusiasm for teamwork and the pursuit of excellence.
Galen Spies is an undergraduate student majoring in Managerial Economics (Business and International Business Economics). He is actively exploring a future career in Product Management and is deeply passionate about product management due to its unique blend of problem-solving, collaboration, and user-centricity. He is eager to contribute his skills and perspective to the product management team and advance his career in this dynamic field. Outside of professional work, Galen enjoys watching or playing all kinds of sports (especially soccer) and is also an amateur pianist in his free time.
Michael is a freshman at UC Berkeley studying economics and data science. He exhibits a keen interest in product management due to his enjoyment of viewing problems from a user perspective. Michael derives satisfaction from witnessing the tangible impact of his work. Beyond academia, he finds pleasure in activities such as going to the gym, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Maimuna is a rising junior studying Symbolic Systems with a concentration in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at Stanford. Through researching health trends in South Asia and interning at an AI health company, she is interested in health and technology. She is interested in pursuing product management in the future. Outside of professional work, she enjoys catching up with sustainability policy and music as someone who sings a capella on campus.
Niklas Feil-Ho is an undergraduate student at San Jose State University, currently pursuing a BS in Physics and a BA in Philosophy with a minor in Business. He is also completing a professional certificate in Product Management through Kellogg Executive Education. Niklas is passionate about making tangible impacts, solving real-world problems, and creating positive change through his work. With a strong foundation in analytical thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving, Niklas brings a keen interest in product strategy and a commitment to delivering innovative solutions. His hobbies include hiking, traveling, and playing sports.
Rushi graduated from San Jose State University with an MS in Software Engineering where he developed both web and mobile applications. He is excited to contribute to Life Stage’s software products and gain new skills in the process. Some of his hobbies include working out, cooking, discovering new foods, going on hikes, and playing soccer.
Wen Wei Tan is a UC Davis graduate who's been immersed in video games since forever. Although his journey toward a computer science degree for game development went differently as expected, he's holding onto the dream of infusing his passion for video games into software development.
Anish is a second-year Computer Science and Linguistics major at UCLA. I enjoy building software in diverse sectors that have impactful real-life applications. I am eager to contribute to coding projects at Life Stages that merge technical proficiency with creative problem solving. Anish enjoys playing basketball, board games and going hiking in my free time.
Andrew Lopez is a software engineer with a B.S. in Computer Science from Cal State Fullerton. While working as an engineer, he became interested in the product management side of tech and can not wait to contribute to Life Stages. In his free time, Andrew enjoys attending concerts, watching movies, and going to the gym.
Cassidy is an undergraduate student studying Software Engineering at San Jose State University. She is interested in frontend development and pursuing the UI/UX field after graduation. She is excited to learn from her team at Life Stages and help contribute to the company's software product. In her free time she enjoys hiking, backpacking, painting, playing video games, and snowboarding.
Parth is a recent graduate from California State University, Fullerton with a BS in Computer Science. He wants to use his skills and education to develop applications that have a positive impact on everyone's lives. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, reading books, and watching movies.
Jacky Cai is a software engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a minor in Computer Science from California State University, Fullerton. Dedicated to building impactful applications, Jacky is excited to join the LifeStages team to collaborate on meaningful projects and further develop his technical skills. In his spare time, he enjoys climbing, exploring new hiking trails, and sampling delicious cuisine.
Rohan Bhagavan is an undergraduate student pursuing degrees in Data Science and Computer Science from UC Berkeley. He has an extensive technical background ranging from mobile/web development to machine learning and artificial neural networks, along with a keen eye for product design. He is eager to join the Life Stages team to take the next step toward his goal of becoming a data scientist with full-stack expertise, while collaborating with a diverse cohort of other interns on a meaningful project. Outside of professional life, Rohan also enjoys tennis, basketball, hiking, and traveling
Jordan is a first-year Computer Science and Linguistics major at UCLA. He feels the most fulfilled when he helps build efficient and effective solutions to apply in areas that can positively impact society and is very excited to be a part of the Life Stages team! A few of his hobbies include basketball, fashion, going to the gym, swimming, music, and photography!
Janvi is currently pursuing an MS in computer engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she has developed valuable skills in software development. She is eager to contribute to Life Stage's journey and expand my skill set further. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing, as well as exploring new restaurants.
Pooja combines expertise in web development and UI/UX design with a background in Android app development. Currently advancing a Master’s in Computer Science, She seamlessly integrates technical prowess with personal interests in travel, dance, and fashion, delivering unique and creative solutions.
Ayse is a third year Computer Science student at UC Davis. She is interested in using and developing her knowledge of programming languages as well as different algorithms. She is excited to be part of Life Stages and ready to improve her problem-solving skills to contribute software solutions as an intern. Her hobbies include playing/watching basketball, cooking and reading.
Sreeja is entering her third year of studying Computer Science at UC Riverside and is really passionate about making difference in the world using tech. She is also really into Artificial Intelligence and how models are used in our day to day lives. In her free time, she loves to take long walks and sing her fav songs. Sreeja hopes to gain real life experience and wants to expand her skills to a open wided range in the tech world, and she is really excited to meet new people and help make a difference with the help of Life Stages.
Danh is a computer science student with experience in developing full-stack software and machine learning applications. Danh is dedicated to continuously learning every day, and expanding his coding knowledge. He loves reading books, listening to music, and exploring new things.
Jason is a junior at Santa Clara University studying Computer Science with an emphasis in Software Development and Music with a specialization in French Horn. He is also a PC hobbyist and enjoys tinkering with electronics. He also likes to write music and play video games in his free time.
Keon is an undergraduate student majoring in Statistics and minoring in Computer Science at UC Davis. He intends to become a Data Scientist or Software Engineer once he graduates. Keon is excited to learn more about Software Engineering as an intern at Life Stages. Some of his hobbies include playing sports such as basketball and soccer.
Wang-Meng Yang is a dynamic and accomplished fourth year undergraduate student in Biological Sciences, with a diverse skill set encompassing research, finance, and data analytics. With a passion for understanding the intricacies of life and an aptitude for quantitative analysis, they bring a unique perspective to the field. Throughout their academic journey, they have actively engaged in cutting-edge research projects, in which their research experience has honed their analytical thinking, experimental design and data interpretation skills. Furthermore, their proficiency in finance and data analytics, acquired through finance managerial positions and coursework has equipped them with a strong foundation in financial analysis, budgeting and statistical modeling and analysis. This multi-dimensional skill set positions Wang-Meng Yang as a versatile scientist capable of bridging the gap between biological research and quantitative analysis, making them well-prepared to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field.
Kevin Mooney is a recent graduate from University of California at Davis with a BS in Computer Science. As a future software engineer, he is interested in developing the company's new application and seeing how his work can have a positive impact on those who use it. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and hiking outdoors. Kevin is excited to see how his unique skills can contribute to the company and how he can continue to learn from the team at Life Stages
Emanuel is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. He is enthusiastic in learning and exploring all aspects of programming, from web development to the complexities of cloud computing and DevOps. Joining Life Stages is the start of an exciting new chapter in which he can learn and grow with the team while also contributing to the company's software product. In his spare time, he likes to go on walks, play video games, learn Japanese, and read.
Siyuan (Amy) Zhang is a student pursuing a Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics program at the University of Chicago. She got a Bachelor of Science degree in Data Analytics and Actuarial Science from The Ohio State University. She contributed her data science knowledge and skill in Ease and Life Stages.
Clémentine Paris is a Master's student at the University of Chicago. Originally from the south of France, she moved to the United States to complete her undergraduate degree in biology at Boston College. She relocated to Chicago to pursue her passions for healthcare and informatics, interning with Data Across Sectors for Health at the Illinois Public Health Institute and enrolling in UChicago’s Biomedical Informatics program. She is excited to contribute to the company's new application by leveraging her skills in data analysis and management.
Aditya is currently a computer science graduate student at UC Riverside, they have around two years of experience working in software engineering and data engineering within the healthcare industry. They are eager to contribute their skills and knowledge to Life Stage and make a meaningful impact.
Siddhant Tripathi, known as Sid, is a Master's student in Computer Science at Santa Clara University. Specializing in full-stack development, data analysis, and machine learning, Sid is driven by a passion for finding tech-driven solutions. Beyond academics and coding, his interests span history, natural sciences, gaming, and fitness. Through the internship, Sid aims to leverage his skills for impactful projects and is eager to learn and innovate alongside the team.
Sophia is a second year undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley pursuing a simultaneous degree in Molecular Environmental Biology and Data Science. They are an an undergraduate researcher at the University of California, San Francisco researching organ regeneration and also extreme physiology between identical twins. Outside of school, they love making memories with friends and family, traveling, and music.
Gloria Carbajal is a third-year student at San Francisco State University, currently focused on pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Marketing. With a clear ambition to excel as a marketing professional, Gloria looks forward to applying her academic foundation in a career-oriented context, specifically with the Brand Management and Communications team of the Life Stages internship program. As a first-generation Latina college student, she is driven by a sincere commitment to making positive change within the community. In addition to her academic pursuits, Gloria enjoys hiking and engaging in choreography dance classes.
Jason is a junior CS student with experience/knowledge in C++, Java, and python. He is known for collaborative, problem solving and open-mind. Jason is really interested in learning more and collaborating with the Life Stages team.
Simon is a soon to be graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with 2 degrees in Computer Science + Music. Having a unique background in Digital Signal Processing, Audio Computing, Musical Info Retrieval, Simon hopes to bring a creative edge into the work he does at Life Stages. In his spare time, Simon enjoys biking, trying new coffee shops, and listing to music.
Luisa is in her last year of her undergraduate degree in Software Engineering at San Jose State University. She has experience in both frontend and backend development, with a particular interest in mobile app development. She is enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to Life Stages by applying her technical skills and creativity to develop innovative solutions. Through this role, she looks forward to expanding her knowledge and skills. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, playing tennis, going to the beach, and engaging in various crafts.
Sayf Alhafidh is a second-year Computer Science major at CSUF. He is enthusiastic to learn and apply all the skills necessary to contribute to Life Stages' software. Some of his hobbies include photography, hiking, and playing the piano.
David Song is a rising senior at San Jose State University, pursuing a major in Computer Science and a minor in Digital Media Art. He enjoys UI/UX and web development and engages in portrait drawing as a hobby.
Jay is a recent Computer Science graduate from Santa Clara University with a solid foundation in both technical and analytical skills. His role as an Azure Intern at Cyclotron allowed him to gain practical experience in cloud computing and Azure services, focusing on deploying and managing scalable applications. With a strong passion for integrating technology and innovative solutions, Jay is excited to bring his expertise to Life Stages and contribute to its mission. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys playing golf and basketball.
Milena Pesic is a third year student at UC Santa Cruz pursuing a double major in Cognitive Science and General Psychology, where she is also an undergraduate research assistant. She is excited to join the team and explore the mind-body connection, as well as the physical and mental health benefits of incorporating outdoor movement in our routines. In her free time, Milena likes to make art, crochet, and go on bike rides.
Emily is a second-year computer science major at UCLA. In her pursuit of a software engineering career, she builds personal coding projects, attends hackathons, and tutors university students in math and computer science. She is looking forward to gaining real-world experience at Life Stages and cannot wait to be a part of the team. In her free time, she loves to stay active, spend time outdoors, and hang out with friends and family.
Ronald is a Computer Science major at San Jose State University with interests in full-stack development, AI, and emerging technology. In his free time, he enjoys recreational crabbing, playing basketball, and exploring nature. He is excited to join Life Stages and contribute to building its software products.
Jasmine Samontina is a third-year UC Berkeley student with a triple major in Psychology, Sociology, and Social Welfare. She has worked in numerous wellness nonprofits, specializing in women's mental health and child development. Jasmine currently researches for the Sociology department.
Geoffrey is a third-year undergrad at UC Davis majoring in Computer Science. Initially majoring in Biological Sciences, he quickly found a passion in Computer Science shortly after his freshman year. He loves ice cream, going to the gym, and bouldering with his friends.
Lolyna is a graduate student studying Data Science at Pace University in New York. She enjoys manipulating large datasets and deriving insights for strategic decision making by applying Python programming and visualization tools. She is really excited to learn, enhance her skills and make meaningful contributions in her time at Life Stages. In her free time she enjoys visiting museums, taking long walks in the city and grabbing matcha with her friends.
Jada is currently a junior at Louisiana State University, majoring in Computer Science with a focus on Cybersecurity. With a deep passion for technology, she is dedicated to learning and growing in the ever-evolving tech field. Outside of academics, she enjoys producing music, which enhances her creativity and problem-solving abilities. Driven by a desire to gain more hands-on experience, Jada is eager to apply her knowledge and contribute to innovative projects at Life Stages.
Shivani is a third year Computer Science major at the University of California, Riverside, with a strong interest in full-stack development, AI, and machine learning. She's passionate about creating innovative projects that blend her skills in software engineering with her curiosity for data analytics and ultimately help others. Outside of coding, she enjoys exploring digital art, playing video games, and spending time with her dog. Shivani is excited to expand her technical skills and contribute to Life Stages.
Tanvi Penugonda is a second-year Human Development B.S. student at UC Davis, with minors in Psychology and Communications. She is passionate about mental health, psychology, healthcare, and marketing. She has worked on numerous scientific research projects in the past. She enjoys working with people of all ages, from young children to geriatric populations.
Jasper is currently pursuing his masters in Software Engineering at San Jose State University. He recently achieved his bachelor's degree in Software Engineering. He is experienced in full stack development with an interest in cloud computing. Some of his hobbies include watching sports, playing video games, hanging out with friends, being outdoors, and enjoying nature.
Anwesha is an undergraduate student at UC Davis studying Computer Science with a minor in Technology Management. With an interest in the intersection of business and technology, she is passionate about business/ data analytics and product management. She enjoys solving real-world problems through impactful data and she is excited to grow in roles that blend analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a drive to make an impact. Outside of these pursuits, you can find her dancing, traveling, or taking pictures with her digital camera!
Acsah Lukose is an upcoming third year majoring in Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. She is interested in mobile and full-stack development, and continually pursuing concepts in the fields of AI and cloud computing. Outside of coding, she enjoys playing the piano, spending time with her friends, and drinking matcha or chaya (depends on the day). She is very excited to join the team and learn new things!
I'm Andy, an aspiring software engineer and UI/UX Designer and with a passion for creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. I blend my technical expertise with design thinking to build solutions that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. My experience spans from software development and AI applications to UI/UX design and market research.
Hi! I'm Joseph, and I'm currently a junior majoring in Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles. I'm excited to be part of the Life Stages team as an Administrative Intern because I'll be helping people find the same kind of clarity that has changed my life for the better. I enjoy staying organized, working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly, and learning from people who strive to make a positive impact. Outside of work and school, I like to play the drums and going to church. I look forward to contributing to the Life Stages team and growing both professionally and personally during this internship!