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Maro

Maro, operated by BeforeWeBegin, Inc., provides mental-health screening software for K–12 schools and districts. Its platform manages digital parent consent, administers validated student questionnaires such as PHQ-9 and GAD-7, scores responses, and gives counselors dashboards, district reports and workflows for follow-up, family communication and care referrals. The company also handles onboarding and staff training. Maro identifies students who may need further support; clinical diagnosis and treatment are performed by qualified professionals outside the screening platform. Earlier products included a family app with parenting education, symptom tracking and care navigation. Its current focus is helping schools run an integrated screening program.

Team

Brittney ReiserClinical Strategy (published 2023; current membership unverified); historical clinical content contributor
Dean Noble-TollaChief Data Officer (published 2023; current membership unverified)
Kenzie Butera DavisFounder & Chief Executive Officer
Kris TonasHead of Sales (published March 2025; current membership unverified)
Marcus NesbittLead Technologist (published 2023; current membership unverified)
Olivette PetersenHistorical content contributor (current relationship unverified)
Tariq ChaudryChief Medical Officer (published 2023; current membership unverified)

Investments

$—Unknown dateSidecut Ventures