ABOUT US
FOUNDER AND CO-FOUNDERS
Prof. Frank Chindamo, CHP
Founder, CEO

Frank began his media career in comedy writing and production at SNL, and as an assistant on Ghostbusters. He's won 30+ awards for writing/producing comedy videos for HBO, Showtime, CBS, PBS, Comedy Central and more. He launched the world’s first mobile comedy channel, featured on the front pages of Forbes, the LA Times, and in the Wall Street Journal and the NY Times. Former Adjunct Professor in Web Video at USC, UCLA and Chapman University. Certified Humor Professional through the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor.

Dr. Amitabha Mazumder, MD
Chief Medical Officer

Medical oncologist. 35 years @ The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation. MD from Johns Hopkins U., residency & internship at Baylor Med & MD Anderson. Fellowed in hematology/medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), contributed to more than 140 articles published in peer-reviewed journals and has a number of grants, patents, abstracts, book chapters, and invited presentations. As a P.I., led more than 50 clinical trials. Fluent in Hindi and Bengali. 6 awards n(Newsweek), 5 prof. memberships.
Scott Jensen, Esq.
President, COO
Scott Jensen is a digital pioneer who has led technology-driven startups and global teams for over 30 years. He has held senior executive positions at Milestone Entertainment, Viacom, Nokia, and was pivotal in establishing the mobile content industry. He has forged market-changing partnerships with Activision, Marvel and sports leagues while launching numerous award-winning products. He has guided organizations ranging from Bertelsmann to ESPN and is an active member of the State Bar of California. He serves on Kesem’s national parent committee and gives time to charities helping those impacted by cancer

David Ezra Israelian
CTO, Business Advisor,
Co-Founder

David "Ezra" Israelian is an esteemed entrepreneur and philanthropist with a rich background in technology and innovation. As a visionary leader, he has steered numerous startups to success, focusing on disruptive technologies that bridge gaps in healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. Israelian's commitment to ethical business practices and social responsibility is evident in his philanthropic endeavors, aiming to empower underprivileged communities through education and access to technology, mental health care, and job opportunities. His leadership is marked by a dedication to fostering nationwide communities of individuals living with severe mental illness, innovation, and long-term societal impact.
Arouti Agoupi
App builder, Business Advisor, Co-Founder

Arouti Agoupi has a distinguished career marked by founding and scaling various enterprises, notably achieving significant growth in a logistics company. Transitioning into the mental health sector, Agoupi passionately advocates for leveraging advanced technology to enhance patient care, prioritizing patient satisfaction and accessibility to treatment. His dedication to integrating innovative solutions in healthcare underscores a commitment to improving patient experiences and outcomes.
Dr. Joshua Cohen, Ph. D.
Dr. Cohen is a Media Psychologist with clinical training from Pacifica Graduate Institute and Walden University. He's worked with various populations in hospitals and community mental health settings. He is also an experienced film/video editor, having worked on "A" list projects in Hollywood with notable figures in the film industry. Dr. Cohen authored and co-edited the first-of-its-kind book, Video and Filmmaking as Psychotherapy: Research and Practice, which is in the National Library of Medicine and draws from sources in Psychology, Counseling, Anthropology, Social Work, and Art Therapy. In addition, Dr. Cohen was the editor of Film/Video-Based Therapy and Trauma.
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ADVISORS
Patch Adams, MD
Dr. Patch Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He was portrayed by Robin Williams in the 1998 film "Patch Adams." He founded the Gesundheit! Institute for local medical care.Patch Adams is best known for his work as a medical doctor and a clown, but he is also a social activist who has devoted over 40 years of his life to changing America’s healthcare system. He believes that laughter, joy and creativity are an integral part of the healing process. Each year he organizes volunteers from around the world to travel to various countries where they dress as clowns to bring humor to orphans, patients, ...and other people.

Cynthia Shelby Lane, MD
Cynthia Shelby-Lane, MD, also known as "the agelessdoctor", is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School and Second City Comedy School in Chicago. She trained as a surgeon at the University of Texas in Houston. She is board-certified in anti-aging, alternative and complementary medicine

Jeffrey Gurian, DDS
Consultant in the recovery world for 25 years and one of the only doctors with a long-standing comedy career having worked with and interviewed names like Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon, Chelsea Handler, Tracy Morgan, Billy Crystal, Ray Romano, Chris Rock, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney and more. Also the author of two self-help bestsellers “Healing Your Heart By Changing Your Mind: A Spiritual And Humorous Approach To Achieving Happiness”, and “Fight The Fear-Overcoming Obstacles That Stand In Your Way.”

Craig Shoemaker

Craig is an internationally-known stand up comedian, with guest appearances in all the major TV networks, and his own specials on HBO and Netflix. Craig founded Laughter Heals, and LH and LMD have partnered up to benefit the most beleaguered people in healthcare: Nurses. Laughter Heals was formed for the same reason as LaughMD: To answer the question, "If laughter is the best medicine, why don't we use it as medicine?"
Paul Jacobson, MD
Dr. J is an expert in the fields of Applied Psycho-Neuro-Immunology (PNI) & Behavioral Medicine. PNI is the scientific evidence-based cornerstone of the Laughter is the Best Medicine paradigm. Dr. J Is an early pioneer in the future of Tele-Health and the interface of innovative applications for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. J is the original Endorpho-Maniac utilizing custom-crafted Tele-Health Humor as medicine for difficult-to-treat populations.

Lt. Col. Robin Phoenix Johnson, US Army (Ret.)

Robin is a decorated US Vet who served 5 tours of duty and was mayor of two towns. She's aTEDx speaker, the CEO of Best Medicine Brigae and Heal*arious, and was voted the Best Comedian in Charlotte, SC. She is now one of ten elite veterans in the elite Stanford University Hoover Institute program for Ideas Advancing Freedom, led by former Secy. of State Condoleezza Rice. Her companies and LaughMD are working together to bring humor to our military and vets to lower rates of suicide, depression and PTSD.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sandra Coufal, MD
Board of Directors Chair

Dr. Coufal's interest consists of applying her fund of knowledge and skill set acquired over the past 30 years as a physician and serial entrepreneur to the development of productsand companies in the areas of medicine, chemistry, biotechnology, digital technology, and material sciences.
Prof. Frank Chindamo, CHP
Founder/CEO

Frank began his media career in writing and production at SNL. He's won 30+ awards for writing/producing comedy videos for HBO, Showtime, CBS, PBS, Comedy Central and more. He launched the world’s first mobile comedy channel, featured on the front pages of Forbes, the LA Times, and in the Wall Street Journal and the NY Times. Former Adjunct Professor in Web Video at USC, UCLA and Chapman University. Certified Humor Professional through the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor.
