ABOUT US
SchoolPulse was founded in 2017 in direct response to tragedy. After two student suicides, a principal in St. George, Utah reached out to Iuri Melo with a urgent question: How do we support students before crisis strikes? Together with co-founder Trent Staheli, they built the answer: the world’s first text-based, proactive student support system.
We meet students where they are: on their phones. With a 99% open rate, texting is the dominant language of teen communication. It’s private, immediate, and feels safe. By leveraging the channel teens use most, we create a accessible, ongoing lifeline of check-ins, skill-building, and confidential support designed to prevent harm before it starts.
We meet students where they are: on their phones. With a 99% open rate, texting is the dominant language of teen communication. It’s private, immediate, and feels safe. By leveraging the channel teens use most, we create a accessible, ongoing lifeline of check-ins, skill-building, and confidential support designed to prevent harm before it starts.
MEET THE TEAM
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IURI MELO (CO-FOUNDER)Iuri has been a Licensed Therapist for over 20 years. He’s seen thousands of people like you. He’s published two books (Mind Over Grey Matter, Know Thy Selfie, 7 Disciplines of Happiness), one of which was a best-seller. He’s won awards for his therapeutic work with individuals, and is just a hell of a guy! SchoolPulse is his latest invention (co-founder), and his vision is to inspire youth and young adults everywhere to live deeply and to suck out all of the marrow of life. -
DAN NELSON (CUSTOMER SPECIALIST)Dan has worked in the education sector for 30 years, with experience ranging from the largest districts to the smallest charter schools. He understands that today’s teenagers are tomorrow’s leaders and is committed to helping them grow into strong, intelligent adults. (After all, their future decisions will impact his retirement!) Outside of SchoolPulse, Dan can be found on the golf course with his son, playing with his adorable grandkids, or spending time with his wife. -
AYDIA SEEGMILLER (SCHOOL AMBASSADOR)Aydia is SchoolPulse’s newly appointed School Ambassador, working closely with educators, counselors, administrators, and district leaders to help schools fully utilize SchoolPulse’s mental health resources. She is deeply passionate about teen mental health and believes students thrive when they feel supported, understood, and equipped with healthy coping mechanisms during these critical school years. Outside of work, Aydia loves crocheting, writing music, and soaking up life with her husband and 2-year-old daughter. -
MADDY MADSEN (GRAPHIC DESIGNER)Maddy creates and oversees all visual media for SchoolPulse and feels incredibly lucky to design posters, stickers, and videos that engage students with important psychology concepts. Art has always been an important form of expression for her. While attending art school, she learned the value of viewing the world with a curious perspective. When Maddy isn’t at SchoolPulse, she’s probably watching movies with her cats or making sweet treats with her husband.
POSITIVE INTERACTION TEAM
(PIT CREW)
Behind every text is a member of our specially trained Positive Interaction Team (PIT Crew). This dedicated group of professionals and paraprofessionals, including licensed counselors and QPR-certified specialists, undergoes rigorous training in our proactive, GTMASS protocol. The team is trained to act as mentors and listeners who build ongoing, anonymous relationships with students, providing consistent, positive support week after week. Our team model ensures that every student connection is handled with expertise, empathy, and unwavering positivity.
