# Misha Kessler

> mission-driven leader | mental healthcare advocacy, product innovation, and software engineering

Location: Greater Boston, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/mishakessler

I am a mission-driven leader at the intersection of mental healthcare advocacy, product innovation, and software engineering.

Before my shift into technology, I encountered the complexities of mental health challenges firsthand– navigating severe depression, stigma, and the challenge of finding the right care for my needs– but through that journey, I found purpose, committing myself to advocating for the improvement of mental health services.

This commitment led me to a rewarding career in mental health and suicide prevention, where I’ve been interviewed for prestigious news media and feature-length documentaries, testified before Congress, took the stage at the Grammys, and summited mountains for suicide prevention fundraisers. Seeking to amplify my impact, I transitioned into software engineering and product development, where I now focus on building innovative, evidence-based solutions that expand access to quality mental healthcare.

I thrive at the intersection of mission, vision, and execution. By bridging my lived experience, advocacy, and technical expertise, I aim to build the next generation of transformative mental health solutions, driving meaningful change at scale.

## Work Experience
### Founding Lead Software Engineer @ Benchmark Health
Jan 2025 – Present | Greater Boston

### Freelance Public Speaker & Advocate @ Unknown
Jan 2014 – Present | New York, United States

### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Vanna Health
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Halcyon Health
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Senior Associate Instructor, Software Engineering Curriculum @ General Assembly
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Associate Instructor, Software Engineering Immersive @ General Assembly
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Greater New York City Area

### Freelance Web Designer-Developer @ Unknown
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Greater New York City Area

### Software Engineering Fellow @ General Assembly
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater New York City Area

### Project Director, Statewide Consumer Networking @ The Campbell Center
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Washington D.C. Metro Area


## Education
### Bachelor of the Arts in Human Services and Social Justice
The George Washington University

### Certificate of Completion in Software Engineering Immersive
General Assembly


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mishakessler
- Portfolio: https://www.mishakessler.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-28