ABOUT US
1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a disability or cognitive difference.
And that shouldn't hold anyone back. Everyone, regardless of ability, deserves to live a life of purpose and dignity — at home, at work, and among friends.
CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE
With a strong mission and the support of our partners, we're changing lives.
Daivergent was founded in 2017 as a Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to preparing neurodivergent job-seekers and transition-aged adults with disabilities for today’s economy.
Since then, Daivergent has grown into a lifelong care platform driven by next-generation technology and subject-matter experts. We now deliver personalized, face-to-face job training and life coaching to teens and adults around the world.
We hope you will join us and become a champion for neurodiversity and disability.
OUR MISSION
Watch the story behind the founding of Daivergent.
Freethink chronicled the challenges that co-founder Byran Dai faced as his brother transitioned into adulthood, and how it inspired the work that Daivergent does.
Can People with Autism Help Create Next-Generation AI? - YouTube
OUR COMMUNITY
We are a neurodiverse team.
Some of us are neurodivergent self-advocates. Some of us are siblings, cousins, parents, and loved ones of people living with a disability. Some of us are both.
We understand the issues at the heart of the broader disability community, and we understand the need for change. As we prepare teens and adults for brighter futures, we’re also taking the opportunity to challenge biases.
With each new success story, we're helping change societal perceptions of overlooked but highly capable communities.
Meet our leadership team.
Byran Dai
Co-Founder & CEO
Inspired by his younger brother Brandon, Byran co-founded Daivergent after having worked in the behavioral healthcare industry as a data scientist, consultant, and researcher. Byran holds a BA from Harvard University and an MS in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
Rahul Mahida
Co-Founder & CTO
Before co-founding Daivergent with his childhood friend Byran, Rahul managed software engineering teams building high-volume healthcare and consumer products. He has a specialization in data engineering within healthcare analytics, finance, media, and e-commerce.
Elaine Sisno
Director of Operations
Elaine, a self-proclaimed Autism Mama, came to Daivergent with a background in call center management and sales. At Daivergent, she directs operations across timezones and countries and serves as our fearless people leader.
Tom Cory
Director of Program
Tom has an extensive background in program development, training, and vocational guidance for people living with neurological differences. Before coming to Daivergent, he implemented wellness and job training programs at SAP, UP Michigan Works!, and SpArc Philadelphia.
Mariah Parker
Marketing Director
Science and marketing may not seem like natural companions, but Mariah knows better. A former researcher at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Mariah tests and analyzes customer feedback and market data to better understand and serve our clients.