Sunnyside is a mental wellness app providing accessible care to Asian adults who are neurodivergent

Sunnyside, a product of the non profit Asian Connections Hub (ACH), is a mental health and wellness app designed to support the mental health well-being of Asian adults who are neurodivergent by leveraging technology, we provide accessible tools for self-care, mental health education, and community connection. Aligned with ACH’s mission, Sunnyside fosters empowerment, resilience, and healing, ensuring that mental wellness remains a cornerstone of amplifying voices, and supporting leaders of tomorrow.

A safe space for all, you’re not alone

Sunnyside aims to be the central mental wellness resource for Asian communities by providing relevant mental health tools and resources tailored to the unique experiences of Asian adults who are neurodivergent through collaboration with community leaders, organizations, and mental health professionals.

The platform fosters a supportive mental health community by offering an in-app network where users can connect, share, and find peer support, alongside mentorship and group wellness programs that blend mental health care with leadership and skill development. Sunnyside features personalized wellness tools for spreading mental health awareness and education to strengthen underserved groups in alignment with Asian Connection Hub’s mission to promote awareness and accessibility for mental health care.

Our Story

Sunnyside was founded in 2020 by Michelle Ta, inspired by her personal mental health journey and the challenges she faced with her own diagnoses. Recognizing a shared struggle within her community, Michelle connected with others who sought accessible support. Driven by a passion to make mental health resources affordable and within reach for everyone, Michelle joined forces with a dedicated team of designers and engineers to bring Sunnyside to life. Together, they created a platform aimed at empowering individuals to prioritize their well-being.

Our Impact

Sunnyside’s mission is to provide relevant and accessible mental health solutions for Asian adults who are neurodivergent. Our long-term strategy focuses on three pillars: serving as a central resource for Asian mental wellness by partnering with mental health professionals to develop tools tailored to Asian neurodivergent communities; building an inclusive mental health community through peer support groups, mentorship programs, and community-building activities; and innovating accessible personalized wellness tools.

We aim to expand its reach and engagement by building partnerships, creating localized content, and developing outreach programs. To support mental health needs, the platform will integrate comprehensive resources, including wellness tools, educational content, and community features, co-creating with mental health professionals.

Empowering Asian adults who are neurodivergent

We strive to be a central mental wellness resource

By collaborating with community leaders, organizations, and mental health professionals, we aim to deliver relevant tools that address unique experiences. Through these efforts, we are committed to providing resources that empower and uplift voices in their mental health journeys.

Build a supportive and inclusive community

We offer a safe space to foster connection and growth. Additionally, Sunnyside will facilitate mentorship opportunities and group wellness programs that integrate mental health support with leadership development and skill-building, ensuring a holistic approach to personal and communal well-being.

Accessibility matters to us and our community

This includes personalized wellness tools that to foster mental resilience. We’ll intergate ways to expand our offerings and services for peer support, connecting with mental health professionals and more. This aligns with our mission to promote equity in mental health care and make meaningful support available and affordable to all.

Leadership

  • Michelle Ta

    Founder, CEO, Head of Product

  • Supreme Hinton

    Head of Partnerships

  • Jeff Tsai

    Board of Advisor

  • Eduardo Vazquez

    Co-Head of Engineering

  • Ivin Thomas

    Head of Development

  • Renee Soliman

    Head of Recruitment

  • Lauren Hyun

    Head of Product

Product

  • Kristine Huynh

    Product Designer

  • Christina Fong

    Product Designer

  • Brittney Nguyen

    Product Designer

Engineering

  • Timothy Chan

    Software Engineer

  • Ishar Ghuras

    Software Engineer

  • Haruka Fujii

    Software Engineer

  • Nicholas Tong

    Software Engineer

  • Bertha Wang

    Software Engineer