Alison Darcy — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Named to the TIME100 AI List in 2023 for her impactful work combining artificial intelligence and mental health through Woebot Health.
Founder and President of Woebot Health, a company providing digital therapeutics and behavioral health products.
Serves as Faculty at Stanford University.
Founded Woebot Health in 2017, an AI-powered chatbot found to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in two weeks.
Pioneered the use of online learning methods to train clinicians in treating eating disorders.
Holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from University College Dublin.

Biography

Alison Darcy is a research psychologist and technologist, recognized for her work in transforming healthcare delivery through technology. She is the Founder and President of Woebot Health, a company dedicated to providing digital therapeutics and behavioral health products. In 2023, Darcy was named to the TIME100 AI List for her impactful work combining artificial intelligence and mental health through Woebot Health, aiming to make mental healthcare solutions smart, scalable, and accessible.