Meet the Minds Driving mentAImages

The Experts Behind Our Mission

At mentAImage™, we are driven by a team of passionate leaders and researchers who are dedicated to transforming workplaces through neurodiversity. Our expertise combines decades of experience in business strategy, psychology, neuroscience, and inclusive workplace design.

Saber Ghadakzadeh MD, MSc, PhD

Founder and CEO 

Dr. Saber Ghadakzadeh, MD, MSc, PhD, is the founder and CEO of mentAImage, a pioneering platform at the intersection of mental health, AI, and art. With a deep passion for art and creativity, he is fascinated by how medicine and technology can come together to foster innovation and self-expression. A strong advocate for neurodiversity, inclusive workplaces, and mental well-being, Dr. Ghadakzadeh leverages his extensive background in clinical research, AI-driven healthcare, and interdisciplinary collaboration to develop evidence-based solutions that empower individuals. With numerous peer-reviewed publications and research contributions, his work bridges creativity, technology, and science to promote accessibility, equality, and meaningful engagement in both professional and personal spaces.

Anne van Suijdam

Neurodiversity Lead

Anne van Suijdam is a psychomotor therapist and developmental psychologist with over ten years of experience working with autistic individuals.

She has worked as a mental health professional in different organizations specializing in neurodiversity, and now supports autistic adults in her own practice. She has a drive for amplifying neurodiverse voices and creating an inclusive society where everyone can thrive. Her experience allows Anne to see the gaps in current mental health landscape and the opportunities that AI can offer.

Francis Beaulieu

AI Strategist

Francis Beaulieu is a seasoned strategist with over 35 years of experience in AI, UI/UX, digital transformation, and business growth. As President & CEO of Cogni6, he has helped organizations optimize processes, enhance user experiences, and drive innovation. With a background spanning technology, design, and organizational strategy, he brings his multidisciplinary expertise to mentAImage, leveraging AI and human-centered design to create inclusive, engaging, and accessible solutions for mental health and neurodiversity.

Farid Faraji, B.Sc., MScC

Development Lead

Farid Faraji is a Software Engineer with a graduate degree in Computer Science. His diverse roles as a Full-Stack Developer, Backend Developer, and DevOps Engineer have given him a well-rounded technical foundation.

Passionate about entrepreneurship, he is dedicated to leveraging AI to address mental health challenges. Inspired by his own experiences, he strives to create innovative solutions that enhance well-being and provide meaningful support to those in need.

Kally Walsh, MA

Human Resources and Communication Strategy Lead

Kally Walsh MA in International Affairs is an HR Communications & Workforce Strategy Expert With 15+ years of experience in HR strategy, internal communications, and workforce well-being. Kally has worked with organizations including McGill University, the OECD, and UNESCO.

She specializes in developing inclusive HR policies, optimizing team structures, and fostering workplace resilience. She is passionate about the intersection of conventional HR practices and innovative technologies to bring the best inclusive strategies to workplaces that foster mental wellness.

Advisory Committee

Juliet L. King PhD, ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC

Art therapy and Neuroscience Advisor, USA

Juliet L. King PhD, ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC is an Associate Professor of Art Therapy at The George Washington University and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. King has over two decades as a clinician, administrator, and educator and her research explores the systematic integration of art therapy and neuroscience with a focus on neuroaesthetics and contemporary technology to explore and test the psychological mechanisms of change in the creative arts therapies. In 2016 she wrote and edited Art Therapy, Neuroscience and Trauma: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives and the second edition will be published in the summer of 2024.

Suzanne Haeyen, PhD

Art Therapy and Digital Health Advisor, The Netherlands

Dr. Suzanne Haeyen (PhD) is professor of the special research center “Arts and Psychomotor Therapies in Personality Disorders” and coordinator of content of the Master for Arts and Psychomotor Therapies of the University of Applied Science of Arnhem & Nijmegen (HAN).

She also works as an art therapist at ‘Scelta’, an expert centre for personality disorders, and is chairperson for the arts therapists, both at Mental Health Care Institute GGNet in the Netherlands. She has several publications about art therapy with personality disorders and participated in the development of the national multidisciplinary guideline and care standard for the treatment of personality disorders.

François Giard, PhD

Art and Animation Science Research Advisory Partner, QC

François is a professor at Université Laval’s School of Design and an esteemed researcher specializing in animated film production, generative AI, and the concept of representation. With a multidisciplinary background spanning art history, electronic media, 3D animation, and cognitive sciences, he has dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of technology, creativity, and human perception.

François combines his deep academic expertise and research-driven insights to help shape innovative, AI-powered solutions that foster self-expression, inclusivity, and mental well-being through art and design.