Rise Mind | About Us

Transform from within, lead with purpose.
At Rise Mind, we believe that truly impactful leadership begins with inner mastery, where resilience becomes strategy and emotional intelligence becomes your competitive edge.

the future of travel

We are Rise Mind

At Rise Mind, we believe the most effective leaders manage inward before they move upward. Founded on the science of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and grounded in trauma-informed practices, we empower executives, teams, and organizations to lead with clarity, empathy, and authentic purpose.

We work with C-suite leaders, HR professionals, and mission-driven organizations to unlock human potential through a unique blend of psychological insight and practical leadership tools.

Our Approach

We work with forward-thinking professionals and organizations who recognize that emotional intelligence is the foundation of sustainable success:

Personalized assessment that identifies your unique emotional intelligence strengths and growth areas
Practical frameworks for building psychological safety and authentic communication
Sustainable strategies that prevent burnout and foster long-term leadership success

Team Section

Meet the team

Rafat Sarosh

Advisor | AI Systems & Technical Innovation Lead

Rafat Sarosh is a globally respected leader in performance, scalability, and engineering excellence. With over two decades of experience including leadership roles as CTO, Head of Engineering, and Technical Fellow, Rafat has shaped systems at Microsoft (Xbox, Windows Server, Cosmos DB), NCATS, and top startups.

A pioneer in AI-driven document processing and Agentic AI, Rafat also leads AnzioLabs, where he is transforming tech hiring through real-world, task-based talent evaluation. His deep knowledge of multi-cloud architectures and passion for mentoring global teams makes him a powerful asset to Rise Mind’s innovation capacity.

Dr. Sheela Reddy

Project Manager

Dr. Sheela is a nationally recognized expert in emotional intelligence, stress resilience, and leadership development with nearly 30 years of experience in mind health and wellbeing. Holding Master's and Doctoral degrees in Counseling and Multicultural Systems Psychology, her approach is both scientifically grounded and deeply empathetic.

Victoria Stattel

Product Designer

Victoria blends military precision, corporate strategy, and deep coaching expertise to help leaders unlock their next level. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and former helicopter pilot deployed to Afghanistan, she later led a 70x revenue transformation at a high-growth startup and consulted at top-tier firms. With an MA in Western Thought & Philosophy and certifications in Executive & Life Coaching and Human-Centered Design, Victoria helps clients build presence, resilience, and clarity in even the most high-pressure environments.