About Us

We are The Mentalists and we created Circles out of a labor of love to help employees reach their wellness goals

Joanne, Sidra, and Rob smiling for a group photo at the end of their final presentation for Circles.

The Mentalists

We are a team of three students from the 2022 Master's of Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI) cohort at Carnegie Mellon University.

Sidra Manzoor

Product Designer

Sidra Manzoor is a Product Designer with a background in user-focused research, strategic thinking, and persuasive design.

Joanne Aire

UX Researcher

Joanne Aire is a UX Researcher passionate about simple, human-centered design. She loves data and is a compelling storyteller.

Rob Lambeth

UX Researcher

Rob Lambeth is a UX Researcher with over five years of experience in qualitative studies, human behavior, and strategy.

Interested to learn more about our process?

We created Circles using applied behavioral science and a human-centered design approach that provides employees with an intuitive and supportive social experience.

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