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
We at Daivergent are siblings, cousins, and parents of loved ones living with disability.
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 COMMUNITY
With a strong team and the support of our partners, we're changing perceptions.
Over the years, we’ve built a neurodiverse management team that understands the issues at the heart of the disability community. As we prepare teens and adults for a brighter future, we’re also taking the opportunity to challenge biases.
With each new success story, we're helping change societal perceptions of an overlooked but highly capable community.
Meet the leadership team.
Byran Dai
Co-Founder & CEO
Inspired by his younger brother Brandon, Byran co-founded Daivergent after having worked in the healthcare industry as a data scientist, consultant, and researcher. Byran holds a bachelor's in History and Science from Harvard University and a master's in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University.
Rahul Mahida
Co-Founder & CTO
Before co-founding Daivergent with his childhood friend Byran, Rahul worked as a software engineer with a focus on data engineering in a variety of industries, including healthcare analytics, finance, media, and e-commerce.
Tom Cory
Director of Program
Tom has an extensive background in program development, training, and vocational guidance for folks living with neurological differences. Before coming to Daivergent, he implemented wellness and job training programs at SAP, UP Michigan Works!, and SpArc Philadelphia.
Elaine Sisno
Director of Operations
Elaine, a self-proclaimed Autism Mama, came to Daivergent with a strong background in call center management and sales. At Daivergent, she directs operations across timezones and countries and serves as our fearless people leader.
Eliza Bourque
Senior Product Designer
Eliza has worked in communications, design, development, and strategy, mostly in higher education, for the past 25 years. She has worked at multiple tech start-ups and design agencies and has led design, editorial, and development teams at Duke University and Virginia Tech.
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.
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Hear why Daivergent works.
We have helped over 2,500 participants get the coaching they need to thrive.
"I joined to find a job in medical coding. I was taught how to create a resume, apply for jobs, and practice interview questions, and I found a job. I'm a medical coder."
Adam C., Participant
"At Daivergent, we have the autonomy to bring in outside resources, and there isn't a box that everything has to be crammed into. We have the flexibility to navigate within the parameters of the program."
Neil B., Daivergent Coach
"I really enjoyed the job search process. My coach made it really structured and it was easy to keep track of everything. All the work that I did prepared me for the interview, and I nailed it. Just trust the process."
Derek A., Participant
Your goals are within reach.
We built Future Pathways to help you achieve them. Let’s take the next step together.
