Meet Shimmer Care Team | Our Guiding Values

Our Story

My life was paved with "too" this, "can't" that, & "stop" these: Chris, you're too talkative, too disruptive, can't listen, can't follow instructions, stop moving, stop daydreaming, sit in the corner... I was always “wrong”. I always felt wrong. Now, I know better.

—Chris Wang, Co-founder & CEO

Our Promise

Shimmer was designed for those who are special, misunderstood, and don’t fit in the “normal” mould. We see you, understand you, and are committed to helping you thrive. We’re about accessibility, fun, growth, and hope. Join us, to find out what we can achieve together. Because you're amazing.

Our Care Leadership Team

Dr. Anil Chacko, PhD
Clinical Advisor

Anil is Shimmer’s Clinical Advisor. He is an associate professor of Counseling Psychology at NYU, clinical psychologist, researcher, and leading expert on ADHD. His research and work focuses on developing engaging and accessible service delivery models for ADHD, ODD, and CD.

Amin is a professor at UCSF and UC Berkeley. He is an expert researcher in both group psychotherapy and education for young professionals. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, board games, and international travel.

Xenia Angevin
Coaching Psychologist

Xenia is Shimmer’s Principal Coaching Psychologist, Strategic Learning & Development Officer, and Senior ADHD Coach. She speaks 5 languages, is a keen social science researcher, and a polymath with expertise in the multi-disciplinary fields of psychology, learning & development, and organization development.

Noelle Daoire
ADHD Coach & Content

Noelle leads Content & Curriculum Development at Shimmer and is a Senior ADHD Coach. You can find their work in spaces such as social justice, awareness around mental health, and increasing accessibility for underrepresented communities (LGBTQ+, ethnic minorities, women).

Alexandra BellitterADHD Coach & Coach Lead

Alex is the Lead ADHD Coach and Community Manager for the Shimmer Coaching team. Her work focuses on emotion identification and regulation, communication techniques, crisis de-escalation and management, as well as her personal favorites, boundary setting and self-worth.

Coach accreditation, membership, and certifications:

The Core Operational Team

Christal Wang
Co-founder & CEO

Chris was pursuing her dual masters in business & public health (MBA/MPH) from UC Berkeley Haas when she was diagnosed with ADHD & took a leave to start Shimmer. After frustratingly failing to find quality, affordable, culturally-competent, behavioral care for ADHD, Shimmer ADHD Coaching was born.

Vikram Sreedhar
Co-founder & CTO

Vikram graduated from Stanford University, was a SWE/PM at Salesforce, and founded a non-profit called Make A Difference (M.A.D.) Together. He loves bridging his web, application, and AI development expertise with his passion for social impact.

Molisha Shah
Founder's Associate

Molisha is a student at UC Berkeley studying Cognitive Science and Business Administration. Prior to Shimmer, she co-founded a social enterprise focused on providing education to the youth of India through illustrated children’s books.

Melkys Vargas Member Experience

Melkys graduated from Rutgers University, and completed a PM program at Columbia University. She is passionate about solving the right problems for people, leading them in the right direction, and making a positive impact in their lives.

Our Guiding Values

Unconditional positive regard

We’re proud to foster an environment where each individual’s unique lived experiences is not only respected but celebrated. Our products are designed for all.

Stronger together

Integration, not isolation. Collaboration, not competition. Innovative solutions blossom when we work with each other: we build with the ADHD community—doctors, psychologists, coaches, other organizations, and our members.

Growth as a constant

We ask questions & challenge the status quo, leading with curiosity. We strive to better ourselves and deepen our impact on the community.

The Shimmer factor

It’s not enough to exist, we live to thrive. We are constantly seeking ways to brighten someone’s day, add sparkle to another experience, and push the boundaries beyond ‘ordinary’.

Every person with ADHD reaches their full potential, their way

Our Care Leadership Team

The Core Operational Team

Our Guiding Values