Transforming Gambling Support Through Personalized Digital Care
Transforming Gambling Support Through Personalized Digital Care
Evive partners with state and federal orginizations to extend evidence-based support to populations traditional services aren't reaching.
Our Mission
Evive is the leading digital health platform for gambling behavior change, serving state partners across the nation. We bridge the critical gap in care by reaching the 99.5% of people experiencing gambling harm who never access traditional state funded support services. Through our evidence-based platform and state partnerships, we're building a national digital infrastructure that makes personalized support accessible to everyone, anywhere, anytime.
Evive Clinical Advisory Board
Our Clinical Advisory Board is made up of leading experts who ensure our platform stays at the cutting edge of evidence-based practices.
Dr. Deborah G. Haskins
Ph.D., LCPC, ACS, MAC, ICGC-II, BACC, ICGSO, CGT
Board Chairperson at Evive and President Emerita of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling. Created nationally-recognized cultural competency frameworks for gambling treatment. Led development of trauma-informed protocols adopted across multiple states. Recipient of NCPG's Lifetime Achievement Award for transforming addiction care accessibility. Pioneer in integrating faith-based support systems with clinical treatment.
Dr. Deborah G. Haskins
Ph.D., LCPC, ACS, MAC, ICGC-II, BACC, ICGSO, CGT
Board Chairperson at Evive and President Emerita of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling. Created nationally-recognized cultural competency frameworks for gambling treatment. Led development of trauma-informed protocols adopted across multiple states. Recipient of NCPG's Lifetime Achievement Award for transforming addiction care accessibility. Pioneer in integrating faith-based support systems with clinical treatment.
Dr. Deborah G. Haskins
Ph.D., LCPC, ACS, MAC, ICGC-II, BACC, ICGSO, CGT
Board Chairperson at Evive and President Emerita of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling. Created nationally-recognized cultural competency frameworks for gambling treatment. Led development of trauma-informed protocols adopted across multiple states. Recipient of NCPG's Lifetime Achievement Award for transforming addiction care accessibility. Pioneer in integrating faith-based support systems with clinical treatment.
Dr. Timothy W. Fong
M.D.
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA and Co-Director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program. Board-certified addiction psychiatrist leading research on digital therapeutic effectiveness. Directs UCLA's Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, shaping next-generation treatment protocols. Created evidence-based standards for measuring program success adopted by multiple state agencies.
Dr. Timothy W. Fong
M.D.
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA and Co-Director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program. Board-certified addiction psychiatrist leading research on digital therapeutic effectiveness. Directs UCLA's Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, shaping next-generation treatment protocols. Created evidence-based standards for measuring program success adopted by multiple state agencies.
Dr. Timothy W. Fong
M.D.
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA and Co-Director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program. Board-certified addiction psychiatrist leading research on digital therapeutic effectiveness. Directs UCLA's Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, shaping next-generation treatment protocols. Created evidence-based standards for measuring program success adopted by multiple state agencies.
Dr. Paulette J. O'Gilvie
Ph.D.
A casino and gambling researcher and author whose scholarship explores the socio-economic impacts of gambling, particularly in urban communities. With a multidisciplinary background spanning business, higher education, public service leadership, and human services, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice, emphasizing positive, person-centered outcomes. Her work offers innovative perspectives, employing harm-reduction and prevention frameworks to help to address problem gambling.
Dr. Paulette J. O'Gilvie
Ph.D.
A casino and gambling researcher and author whose scholarship explores the socio-economic impacts of gambling, particularly in urban communities. With a multidisciplinary background spanning business, higher education, public service leadership, and human services, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice, emphasizing positive, person-centered outcomes. Her work offers innovative perspectives, employing harm-reduction and prevention frameworks to help to address problem gambling.
Dr. Paulette J. O'Gilvie
Ph.D.
A casino and gambling researcher and author whose scholarship explores the socio-economic impacts of gambling, particularly in urban communities. With a multidisciplinary background spanning business, higher education, public service leadership, and human services, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice, emphasizing positive, person-centered outcomes. Her work offers innovative perspectives, employing harm-reduction and prevention frameworks to help to address problem gambling.
Michael A. Buzzelli
MA, MPH, OCPS
Director of Problem Gambling Services at the Ohio Casino Control Commission and has previously served as the Associate Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio and the Prevention Committee Chair for the National Council on Problem Gambling. Launched Ohio's first statewide gambling telehealth network and led Ohio to achieve the nation's highest rate of certified gambling counselors. His groundbreaking work with college students demonstrates how prevention programs can create lasting impact by connecting to campus values and building real-world skills .
Michael A. Buzzelli
MA, MPH, OCPS
Director of Problem Gambling Services at the Ohio Casino Control Commission and has previously served as the Associate Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio and the Prevention Committee Chair for the National Council on Problem Gambling. Launched Ohio's first statewide gambling telehealth network and led Ohio to achieve the nation's highest rate of certified gambling counselors. His groundbreaking work with college students demonstrates how prevention programs can create lasting impact by connecting to campus values and building real-world skills .
Michael A. Buzzelli
MA, MPH, OCPS
Director of Problem Gambling Services at the Ohio Casino Control Commission and has previously served as the Associate Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio and the Prevention Committee Chair for the National Council on Problem Gambling. Launched Ohio's first statewide gambling telehealth network and led Ohio to achieve the nation's highest rate of certified gambling counselors. His groundbreaking work with college students demonstrates how prevention programs can create lasting impact by connecting to campus values and building real-world skills .
Evive Leadership Team
Sam DeMello
Founder & CEO
Drawing from his personal recovery journey and 15+ years in strategic leadership, Sam founded Evive to revolutionize addiction support. His unique combination of lived experience and business acumen drives our mission to make recovery support accessible to all. Sam's vision has secured partnerships with state and federal agencies, positioning Evive as the digital extension of the national problem gambling support network.
Sam DeMello
Founder & CEO
Drawing from his personal recovery journey and 15+ years in strategic leadership, Sam founded Evive to revolutionize addiction support. His unique combination of lived experience and business acumen drives our mission to make recovery support accessible to all. Sam's vision has secured partnerships with state and federal agencies, positioning Evive as the digital extension of the national problem gambling support network.
Sam DeMello
Founder & CEO
Drawing from his personal recovery journey and 15+ years in strategic leadership, Sam founded Evive to revolutionize addiction support. His unique combination of lived experience and business acumen drives our mission to make recovery support accessible to all. Sam's vision has secured partnerships with state and federal agencies, positioning Evive as the digital extension of the national problem gambling support network.
Aaron McElroy
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Aaron brings 20+ years of transformative product leadership from Apple and Square to Evive's mission. As CPO, he architected our groundbreaking personalization engine that adapts support to each user's unique journey. His expertise in scaling consumer technology for social impact has been instrumental in building a platform that state partners can trust to serve their most vulnerable populations.
Aaron McElroy
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Aaron brings 20+ years of transformative product leadership from Apple and Square to Evive's mission. As CPO, he architected our groundbreaking personalization engine that adapts support to each user's unique journey. His expertise in scaling consumer technology for social impact has been instrumental in building a platform that state partners can trust to serve their most vulnerable populations.
Aaron McElroy
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Aaron brings 20+ years of transformative product leadership from Apple and Square to Evive's mission. As CPO, he architected our groundbreaking personalization engine that adapts support to each user's unique journey. His expertise in scaling consumer technology for social impact has been instrumental in building a platform that state partners can trust to serve their most vulnerable populations.
Philippe Green
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Philippe's expertise in privacy-first architecture and scalable platforms ensures Evive can serve millions while protecting individual privacy. With two decades of experience building enterprise systems, he developed Evive's secure, HIPAA-compliant infrastructure that gives state partners confidence in our data handling and system reliability.
Philippe Green
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Philippe's expertise in privacy-first architecture and scalable platforms ensures Evive can serve millions while protecting individual privacy. With two decades of experience building enterprise systems, he developed Evive's secure, HIPAA-compliant infrastructure that gives state partners confidence in our data handling and system reliability.
Philippe Green
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Philippe's expertise in privacy-first architecture and scalable platforms ensures Evive can serve millions while protecting individual privacy. With two decades of experience building enterprise systems, he developed Evive's secure, HIPAA-compliant infrastructure that gives state partners confidence in our data handling and system reliability.
Dr. Jeff Marotta
Founding Advisor
A pioneer in problem gambling treatment with 25+ years of experience, Dr. Marotta ensures Evive meets the highest clinical standards. ICGC-II certified and recipient of the Don Hulen Award for Advocacy, he has developed state-level programs nationwide. Jeff's integration of evidence-based practices with digital innovation provides the clinical foundation that makes Evive a trusted partner for state agencies.
Dr. Jeff Marotta
Founding Advisor
With a Ph.D. and ICGC-II certification, Jeff has over 25 years of experience in problem gambling services and is the recipient of the 2023 Don Hulen Award for Advocacy. He brings unparalleled expertise in developing state-level programs and harm reduction strategies.
Dr. Jeff Marotta
Founding Advisor
A pioneer in problem gambling treatment with 25+ years of experience, Dr. Marotta ensures Evive meets the highest clinical standards. ICGC-II certified and recipient of the Don Hulen Award for Advocacy, he has developed state-level programs nationwide. Jeff's integration of evidence-based practices with digital innovation provides the clinical foundation that makes Evive a trusted partner for state agencies.
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Whether you're seeking support, exploring partnership opportunities, or have questions about Evive, we're here to help.
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Let's Connect
Whether you're seeking support, exploring partnership opportunities, or have questions about Evive, we're here to help.
Your privacy is important to us - all inquiries are confidential.