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
Hanna Kirlin
Executive Director
Email: hanna@neuro580gives.org
Hanna Kirlin is a mission-driven public health leader with over a decade of experience in nonprofit strategy, grant development, and community-based programming. As Executive Director of Neuro580Gives, she leads efforts to bring neuroscience-backed tools for emotional wellness into schools and youth programs globally. Her background includes federal grant management, health equity work, and international development through the U.S. Peace Corps. Hanna is passionate about using data, storytelling, and innovation to drive measurable community impact.
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.