Lyra’s 2026 Workforce Mental Health Awards

Susan Wyatt, MPH, is a recognized leader with a passion for public health and creating systems that help people lead physically and mentally healthy lives. Susan currently leads the Customer Success team at Lyra Health, overseeing relationships and building trust with partner companies, and serves as a company spokeswoman. Her public health background and deep benefit business partnership experience includes roles as a senior benefits business partner at Target and as a population health consultant at UnitedHealth Group.

Jenny is a passionate leader who excels at using technology to build highly scalable and innovative products with delightful user experiences. But she also has a deep passion for fostering the growth of individuals and teams, empowering them to discover creative solutions for complex challenges. Prior to joining Lyra, Jenny honed her skills as an engineer during 16 years spent spearheading the creation of large-scale CRM platforms. She holds a CS degree from the University of Toronto.

Joe Grasso, PhD, is the vice president of Workforce Transformation at Lyra and a clinical psychologist by training. At Lyra, he oversees the product suite for supporting workplace mental health and leads a team of experts who consult with employers on their management practices, corporate policies, and learning and development programs. Dr. Grasso has been interviewed by national media outlets including CNN, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, and Washington Post for his perspectives on workforce mental health topics. Prior to joining Lyra, Dr. Grasso managed the implementation of a national training program for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where he also led quality improvement initiatives and conducted health services research. His peer-reviewed research spans topics including integrated health care, psychotherapy outcomes, and the intersection of social identities and mental health.

Monika leads strategy and partnerships at Lyra to expand access to high-quality mental health care across the country. A double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, she completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Before joining Lyra through its acquisition of Bend Health, the pediatric and family mental health company she co-founded and scaled, Monika held leadership roles at Teladoc, Sanvello, CogCubed, and Psych Hub.

Deborah leads the workforce mental health and well-being strategy designs at Genentech and is at the forefront of shaping business strategies that enhance the holistic well-being of the organization's U.S.-based workforce.

With a profound commitment to fostering purpose, connection, and health among employees, Deborah’s expertise lies in her ability to create high-performance and inclusive work environments where employees and teams prioritize mental health and well-being, and can thrive.

Stephanie Hosig is a benefits consultant at Northwestern Mutual, where she oversees the strategy and implementation of employee benefits programs focused on well-being and engagement. She currently spearheads the integration of mental health resources into NM's benefits ecosystem, with a goal to provide comprehensive support for employees and their families.

Stephanie is also a Girls on the Run coach and a member of Northwestern Mutual’s disABILITY Employee Resource Group. In addition to coaching, she enjoys cheering her daughters on in soccer and synchronized swimming.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, walking her dog Ruby, and reading a good book.