Gordon Mo
Co-Lead
"I am excited to contribute to this project because I want to foster a place for people to heal and grow from their trauma. This project offers a rare opportunity to learn through playing board games."
Leslie R. Robinson
Founder & Visionary of Play to Heal Hub™
Leslie R. Robinson is a visionary therapist and award-winning social entrepreneur with more than three decades of experience working with underserved and marginalized populations. As Founder & CEO of Trance4mation Games, she has developed therapeutic, game-based tools that have impacted over one million lives. Her work addresses trauma, grief, addiction, and social isolation—bringing innovative, accessible healing solutions to communities often overlooked by traditional mental health systems.
Trance4mation Games
Helping over one million people to FEEL, DEAL and HEAL with people in their own lives, our games are LOVE, UNDERSTANDING & CONNECTION INFUSIONS. No therapist needed. Click to learn more →
PLAY TO HEAL HUB™
Play to Heal Hub™ is a human-centered platform designed to help people of all ages connect, share, and heal through guided conversation games. It creates safe, accessible spaces where individuals can open up, feel heard, and build meaningful connections.
Over 1 million lives impacted
Grounded in therapeutic dialogue, the platform helps users:
Reduce isolation and break through loneliness
Lower stigma around mental health
Build resilience through authentic connection
Develop lifelong skills in communication, empathy, and well-being
Accessible anytime and designed to meet people where they are, the platform shifts the focus from reactive crisis response to proactive connection, prevention, and empowerment — creating stronger individuals, communities, and a more human-centered approach to healing.
Software Engineer and Illustrator, always looking to turn complicated problems into artistic solutions. Faraaz is dedicated to making the internet a kinder place.
“Play to Heal's mission resonates with me and I'm honored to work on a project that'll help build bridges between people.”
Meet the Interns
“I am incredibly proud to be working alongside brilliant CUNY students — most of whom come from first-generation families and proudly identify as Americans. Their dedication, passion, and sense of purpose are truly inspiring. They are playing a vital role in building the Play to Heal Hub platform from the ground up. Their commitment to mental health, innovation, and community healing embodies the very spirit of this initiative, and reminds me daily that the future is in powerful, compassionate hands.”
— Leslie R. Robinson
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Michael Coleman
Developer
"I am excited to use my technical skills to help create games that will engage people in meaningful ways."
Aleksandra Shifrina
Developer
"I am excited to work on this project because Trance4mation Games mission resonates with my goal to make accessible, meaningful applications for those that may not have many resources at their disposable. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to directly contribute to such a significant project this semester. "
Kelvin Chen
Developer
"I am excited about this project because I get the chance to be able to help create therapeutic games that could help people to improve their mental health and build connections. I am excited about being part of a team that is improving the world through innovative solutions."
An Van
Developer
"I am excited to work on this project because I want to make impactful projects that are helpful to people in need. I think helping people with mental health issues with games is a perfect solution."
Zhen Tao Pan
Developer
"To gain real-world experience while helping Leslie achieve her mission!"
Wahab Ahmed
Team Lead
"I am excited to create this platform as it focuses on CUNY students and students everywhere, such as myself!"
Ragib Asif
Co-Lead
"I am passionate about working on games that promote mental health because speaking openly is often the hardest step. If a game can make that step feel natural, safe, and even enjoyable, it can help people express what they are carrying and feel less alone. "
Efti Saroare
Developer
"I am super excited for this project because I believe what we're building has the potential to make a real impact. I look forward to continuing to work with my amazing team and contributing to something truly meaningful."
Kevin Li
Developer
"I am excited to work on this project to hone my game development skills and am proud to contribute towards the effort to foster connection and healing on college campuses. "
Khadeja Ahmar
Developer
Paulo Zapata
Developer
"I am excited to collaborate on this project because it combines my passion for software development with a mission that really matters. I believe technology can play a powerful role in creating positive experiences."
Jan Calle-Ortiz
Digital Engagement
Jin Wang
Developer
"I'm excited to learn, develop, and be a part of a mission that aims to make a huge impact on everyday lives"
Kamila Karshieva
Team Lead
Brinta Kundu
Developer
Anthony Tommaso
Developer
Nava Nizard
Team Lead
Jafrul Amin
Developer
Zuzanna Wichowski
Developer
Nafisa Tabassum
Team Lead
Inzamamul Moon
Developer
Cierra Blackett
Cyber Security
Ramzy Elshabasy
Web Developer
Kailey Rosario
Web Developer
Martina (Sevenne) Singh
Web Developer
Brian Garcia
Web Developer
Andony Ariza
Web Developer