mental health for today's families

What Manatee is here for

Our Mission

To give every child and parent access to exceptional mental health care by treating the whole family. By doing this, we have the opportunity to break through generational cycles and create a better future for all.

Our Vision

To create a world where modern, accessible mental health care restores the timeless strength of family connection, so children grow up supported, understood, and resilient.

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Meet our leadership

We're building the mental health platform for families with experts in technology and mental health.

Childhood photo of Damayanti Dipayana, Manatee CEO and FounderDamayanti Dipayana, Manatee CEO and Founder
Damayanti Dipayana
CEO and Founder
Childhood photo of Charles Gillock, Head of GrowthCharles Gillock, Head of Growth
Charles Gillock
Head of Growth
Childhood photo of Baaba Onyejiji, Manatee Head of Clinical CareBaaba Onyejiji, Manatee Head of Clinical Care
Baaba Onyejiji, LMFT
Head of Clinical Care
Childhood photo of Mady Mantha, Manatee head of engineeringMady Mantha, Manatee head of engineering
Mady Mantha
Head of Engineering
Childhood photo of Hillary Sarabia, Manatee lead care coordinatorHillary Sarabia, Manatee lead care coordinator
Hillary Sarabia
Lead Care Coordinator
Childhood photo of Eric Kaufmann, Manatee Chief of StaffEric Kaufmann, Manatee Chief of Staff
Eric Kaufmann
Chief of Staff
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Our advisors

Industry leaders shaping the future of family mental health.

Melissa Reilly, Manatee advisor
Melissa Reilly
Health Plan Partnerships
Scott Ellsworth, Manatee advisor
Scott Ellsworth
Payer Contracting
Dr. Ayo Gathing, Manatee advisor
Dr. Ayo Gathing
Clinical Psychiatrist
Dr. Leo Demasco, Manatee advisor
Dr. Leo Demasco
Emergency + General Pediatrics
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