About Us

We’re creating the world’s first therapeutic public media network—powered by philanthropy, grounded in science, and designed for healing.

The Mindful Media Foundation (MMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming how families experience mental and behavioral health support—starting with children.

We build emotionally intelligent content and ethical, AI-powered tools that promote healthy screen habits, strengthen family bonds, and deliver therapeutic media through the screens families already use and trust.

Through our venture philanthropy model, we align donor-advised funds, foundation grants, and charitable giving with a scalable, systems-based approach. Our goal is to ensure families have access to joyful, evidence-backed digital experiences that prevent crisis, foster resilience, and ensure healing begins with connection through story.

Our Story

In a screen-dominated world, children—especially those ages 0–12—face the growing challenge of developing healthy relationships with both their devices and the media they consume. Unchecked screen time and algorithm-driven content have fueled a mental and behavioral health crisis, undermining emotional resilience, family connection, and cognitive growth.

The Mindful Media Foundation was founded to address this crisis at its root. We began with a singular mission: to transform screen time into an opportunity for healing, learning, and connection. Our early focus on children led us to develop emotionally intelligent media and interactive tools that support co-viewing, strengthen caregiver-child bonds, and promote digital wellness from the start.

But as the mental health landscape continues to evolve, so has our mission.

Today, we’re building a system-based model to support entire family systems—from early childhood to postpartum care, trauma recovery, and neurodiverse communities. We partner with the very industries shaping digital experiences, bringing research, innovation, and ethical design to the front lines of media and technology.

Our work empowers families with joyful, therapeutic tools they can use at home—and supports content creators in producing media that is developmentally sound, culturally attuned, and emotionally enriching.

We believe that when story and science come together, media becomes more than entertainment. It becomes a tool for resilience, reflection, and real-world healing.

What We Do

Driving Systems Change In Media and Digital Wellness.

We operate at the intersection of impact investing and philanthropy, using a system-based approach to address growing mental and behavioral health challenges tied to media and screen consumption.

We focus on three interconnected pillars:

Empower Mindful Media

We support the creation of co-viewing and co-play programming that strengthens family bonds, nurtures healthy screen habits, and fosters social-emotional learning. Content is joyful, developmentally sound, and grounded in play psychology.

Advance Research

We collaborate with leading clinical institutions and researchers to design, pilot, and validate innovative programs. Our goal is to ensure our solutions are accessible, measurable, and aligned with family and developmental needs.

Innovate Technology

We invest in and develop tools that personalize media experiences through AI-driven interactivity—helping families turn passive screen time into emotionally intelligent, therapeutic engagement.

Ways We Drive Impact

Enabling Aligned Organizations

We provide funds and infrastructure to nonprofits and community groups focused on children’s well-being and family health.

Hosting & Sponsoring Events

Bringing together thought leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, and innovators through workshops, conferences, and forums to foster collaboration and elevate new standards for mindful digital experiences.

Invest in Impact Ventures

We support mission-aligned startups and platforms, such as Digy, PRIVO, Fundamentals AI, Immersiva, IndeeHub, and others.

Meet The Team

The Mindful Media Foundation has a team of technologists, educators, award winning storytellers, and healthcare experts from some of the top institutions in the world. Every one of them committed to making the world a better place through mindful media.

  • Bobby Alexis | Executive Director

    A digital wellness entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience across immersive media, AI, and children’s entertainment. He has led initiatives at The VOID, Digital Domain, and The Walt Disney Company, earning Fast Company’s World Changing Idea recognition for strengthening family bonds through emotionally intelligent digital experiences.

    A dyslexic thinker and creative leader, Bobby brings a unique lens to problem-solving—merging storytelling with technology to build scalable, mission-driven solutions. At MMF, he’s focused on creating a healthier, more mindful digital future for families everywhere.

  • Michael Sammaciccia | Advisor

    With over 25 years in kids and family entertainment, Michael was a founding member of Walden Media, shaping iconic films like Holes and The Chronicles of Narnia. He’s a former SVP at Nickelodeon and now leads Afterglow Pictures, producing innovative content across film, animation, and unscripted series. At MMF, Michael provides creative leadership to ensure our initiatives inspire and engage families worldwide

  • Dr. Lisa Medalie, Psy.D., RPSGT, DBSM | Advisor

    A Harvard-trained sleep researcher and founder of DrLullaby, Lisa is a leading expert in behavioral sleep medicine with over a decade directing pediatric and adult insomnia programs. She brings her clinical expertise into digital formats, making sleep science accessible to families. At MMF, Lisa helps embed sleep-friendly habits into entertainment to improve rest, reduce conflict, and strengthen family well-being.

  • Cam Kashani | Advisor

    Cam Kashani, known as “The Spiritual Surgeon,” is an expert in empowering women and children through spiritual development and authentic self-discovery. With a Doctorate in Spirituality and extensive experience coaching and inspiring women and youth, she brings a passion for fostering authentic self-discovery. At MMF, Cam advises on programming that nurtures spiritual growth and empowerment in children, helping us create transformative content for families.

  • Grace Lovret | Advisor

    Grace Lovret, Managing Director and CIO of Franger LLC, champions impact-focused ventures and youth empowerment. Her work spans finance, entertainment, and educational reform, emphasizing philanthropy as a cornerstone for meaningful change. At MMF, Grace helps shape our mission-driven strategy, bridging impactful investments with transformative solutions for families.

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