Care that meets you where you are—Common Roots is a mental health wellness app made with tools made to support you.

Our mission is to ensure individuals feel empowered, supported, and never alone, ultimately helping to destigmatize mental health within the community as they embrace their struggles and personal growth. We want to see a future where mental well-being is openly embraced and fully supported within the Asian community, and every individual confidently navigates their journey feeling empowered, connected, and never alone.

Meet the Founder

Founded in 2020 by Michelle Ta, Common Roots grew out of her personal journey navigating mental health and the systemic barriers she encountered along the way.


Recognizing that many in her community faced similar challenges without accessible support, Michelle was driven to create change. She partnered with designers, engineers, and advocates who shared a vision of building a mental wellness space grounded in care, inclusivity, and accessibility.

Together, they brought Common Roots to life—a platform designed to uplift, empower, and support Asian adults in prioritizing their well-being within a community that truly sees and understands them.

Leadership

  • Michelle Ta

    Founder, Executive Director

  • Supreme Hinton

    Head of Partnerships

  • Jeff Tsai

    Board of Advisor

  • Dana He

    Board Advisor, Programs and Ecosystems

  • Jun Chen

    Board Advisor, Finance

  • Eduardo Vazquez

    Co-Head of Engineering

  • Renee Soliman

    Head of Recruitment

  • Lauren Hyun

    Head of Product

  • Nicholas Nguyen

    Head of Marketing

Product

  • Kristine Huynh

    Product Designer

  • Sally Huynh

    Product Designer

  • Kim Nguyen

    Product Designer

Engineering

  • Timothy Chan

    Lead Software Engineer

  • Bertha Wang

    Lead Software Engineer

  • Haruka Fujii

    Software Engineer

  • Nicholas Tong

    Software Engineer

  • Jack Vu

    Software Engineer

  • Jasmin Villatoro

    Software Engineer