Speaker's Profile

Dr. Sarah Adler is a dynamic clinical and business leader with a passion for reshaping mental and behavioral healthcare delivery in the workplace. As founder & CEO of Wave, she drives mental health solutions that cater to digital natives, offering cutting-edge care to employees through employer-sponsored programs. In her role as Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, Sarah has been at the forefront of developing clinically sound, scalable care models that seamlessly integrate into corporate health benefits. Prior to founding Wave, Sarah served as Chief Clinical Officer at Octave Health, where she led a national therapy practice and oversaw the clinical, operational, and product development teams. She built care models designed to address employee well-being efficiently, optimizing care delivery for improved workforce productivity and retention. Her leadership in mental health strategy, coupled with her experience working with employers and health plans, has made her a trusted partner to organizations shaping the future of workplace mental health.