Vaishali Jha is a passionate entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, and wellness advocate dedicated to transforming mental health care through innovative, human-centered technology. As the founder of Glomood AI, she leverages artificial intelligence to deliver personalized mental health solutions for young adults, improving accessibility and emotional well-being. Her commitment to equity in health care also led her to establish Caregena, a health equity organization that integrates storytelling, technology, and public health research to address care disparities in underrepresented communities.

Currently a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley, Vaishali is majoring in nutrition and metabolic biology with a minor in global public health. She is deeply invested in blending academic inquiry with entrepreneurial impact, guided by the belief that technology, compassion, and leadership can meaningfully reshape the future of health care.

Vaishali brings a diverse range of experiences to her work. She has served as a medical assistant in both cardiology and OB/GYN clinics, providing her with strong clinical insight. She is also a certified Art of Living Foundation wellness coach and an active mentor within the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET), where she helps emerging innovators refine their ideas. Through her involvement in projects like Buildspace and the SCET Innovators in Residence program, she continues to explore the intersections of research, innovation, and health.

Her scientific contributions include research on dementia and breast cancer, with presentations at several academic symposia. With a vision rooted in inclusivity and innovation, Vaishali strives to advance public health, mental wellness, and AI-powered solutions that prioritize empathy and equity.