About Us
Our Mission
To teach children globally self-empowering neurohacks to allow optimal brain functionality in high stress circumstances.
Why?
The human brain is a super-computer that if understood better, has the capacity to navigate life with less mental health stress.
Our Vision
Children around the world having early-in-life self-empowering tools to enhance a lifetime of upward mobility.
Why?
A healthy brain will address all these life-long-required cognitive skills better:
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Ideation
- Empathy
- Resilience
- Relationship
- Stress Management
Board Members
Dr. Izzy Justice
Steve Lister
Amaris McComas
Jason Lohe
Staff
Kristy Carr
Executive Director
Kristy Carr is an education leader with 15+ years of success growing impactful programs for children through partnerships and operational excellence. Passionate about empowering children with science-driven tools for resilience and well-being, she partners with founder Dr. Izzy to expand Neuro580Gives’ reach and advance its mission of delivering accessible neuroscience-based tools for success.
Ellen Weaver
Program Manager
After earning her Biology degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ellen began teaching at her local elementary school and quickly discovered her passion for science education. Motivated by a desire to help all students engage meaningfully in their education, she found a perfect fit working with Neuro580 Gives. Outside of work, Ellen enjoys long-distance running with friends, reading memoirs, and painting.