Ariana Alexander-Sefre

Ariana Alexander-Sefre is a social innovator (MSt) and systems thinker working at the intersection of music, mental health, and social change. She is also the founder of SPOKE, a multi-award-winning app and curriculum that delivers mental healthcare through music, lyrics, and technology.

As a researcher and global speaker, Ariana focuses on creating culturally relevant solutions that reach communities often left out of traditional healthcare. With eight years of research into mental health as a systemic issue, she has become a strong advocate for music as a tool for healing and societal transformation, bringing social innovation into practice to drive change.