You Okay, Doc?
The foundation is supported by three co-founding trustees of varying occupations, experience and background. As a group, we collectively bring together a wealth of knowledge that will help ensure the foundation achieves its vision.
Dr Daniel Gearon
Founder & CEO
Daniel is the founder of You Okay, Doc? and surgical trainee in the East of England Deanery, he is currently on a sabbatical having recently completed his Masters with the Cambridge University Judge Business School in Entrepreneurship. Prior to entering medical school in 2010 Dan was a decorated collegiate tennis athlete in the USA, where he also studied for his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a Minor in PR and advertising.
Chris Cherry
Co-Founder & Therapist
Chris is a qualified integrative psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience. He is fully registered with the UK Council of Psychotherapy and has worked in a variety of clinical settings including the NHS, the Crown Prosecution Service, as well as founding and coordinating a number of organisations. His work has also extended to a variety of appearances on a wide range of TV and radio programmes including ‘The Truth About Men’ on ITV, Radio 4 and BBC Radio Berkshire. Chris has worked with a broad range of emotional issues ranging from anxiety to addictions and with these experiences he will provide valuable insight into tailoring specific products to support doctors’ mental health.
Dr Meenal Galal
Advisor
Dr Meenal Galal is currently an emergency medicine consultant at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. She has experience in the management of all medical emergencies, particularly high-impact trauma and has practiced in multiple settings across the world including at sea as a three-striped officer in the merchant navy and austere conditions of rural Africa. She also has an MBA with experience in corporate and investment banking managing highly-leveraged finance within a multi-million pound portfolio.
Julio Cervantes
Therapist
Julio is a registered psychotherapist in the U.K. with over 20 years of experience in the U.S. and international communities. He has worked across East Asia and Europe with the military to provide therapy and education on well-being. Currently, he provides counselling and psychotherapy to individuals in international companies, universities, and private practice. Julio is an integrative therapist meaning he blends several therapy styles to meet each client’s unique needs. Specifically, he uses a solution-focused approach to help clients reach their goals and create change that supports their mental health.
