About Us

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We are a team of five students from around the globe: Canada, Portugal, France, the USA, and Germany, brought together by a shared passion for making a positive social impact. Our journey began at the European Innovation Academy in Porto, when we all got together because we envisioned creating something truly innovative that addresses one of our generation’s biggest challenges: social media overuse and the effects it has on our mental health. This is why we created Sunflowr. Our app is not just another tool that blocks access to social platforms. Instead, we aim to inspire lasting change by encouraging users to explore local events, connect with friends, and embrace the offline world. By aligning interests with real-world experiences, we hope to nurture meaningful connections and create awareness around healthier digital habits. Our mission is to make a difference, one event at a time, by helping people find balance between their online and offline lives.

Our Team

Carrick

Carrick Chatham Irwin

CTO & CoFounder

I have a bachelor's degree in sociology and a post graduate certificate in project management and currently doing my post graduate certificate in supply chain management and that I'm passionate about bringing people together and connecting communities and culture. 

carrickchathamirwin@gmail.com

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Inês

Inês Franco de Almeida

CDO & CoFounder

Nurse specializing in mental health and psychiatry I am currently a research fellow funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology studying the entrepreneurial skills of nurses in the PhD I have always been passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship and mental health

inesfrancodealmeida@gmail.com

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Elodie

Elodie Harlé

CMO & CoFounder

Student in mechanical engineering at the University of Technology, I aim to specialize into sustainable engineering while working into entrepreneurial projects. I am passionate about entrepreneurship and working on project with a good impact on people and the planet.

elo.hrl.mtrs@gmail.com

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Jade

Jade Mallett

CEO & CoFounder

I’m a graduate of Savannah State University with a Bachelor’s in Mass Communications and recently earned a Master’s in the Science of Communication from Grand Valley State University. I have a passion for working with student entrepreneurs.

Mallettj@mail.gvsu.edu

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Julia

Julia Peter

CBO & CoFounder

With a Bachelor in International Business and a deep understanding in leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal growth, I am driven to create something that nurtures well-being, purpose, and conscious living.

Juliadpeter@gmail.com

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