Team
Leadership Team
Jarik Conrad, EdD
Founder & CEO
Credentials: MLR, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-CSP
Dr. Conrad brings unparalleled expertise at the intersection of human behavior, workplace wellness, and health transformation:
Domain Expertise:
- Former VP of Human Insights at UKG, impacting 80,000 employers globally
- Deep experience in HR/HR Tech with Fortune 500 companies including Dow, Boeing, Pillsbury, and UKG
- Recognized as a Global Top 100 HR Influencer
- Certified professional (SPHR, SHRM-CSP) with advanced degrees in HR Management (EdD, dual Cornell masters)
- Certified in emotional intelligence, mediation, plant-based nutrition, personal training, weight management, executive, life, and organizational development coaching
- Wellness Alliance/International Federation of Employee Benefits Programs (IFEBP) – Board member shaping the future of workplace wellness
- Professional keynote speaker and host of "Healthy & Black" podcast
Troy Simon
Chief AI Architect
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Manhattan University
Troy brings world-class artificial intelligence expertise to Qonscious, ensuring our technology delivers truly personalized, effective coaching:
AI Expertise:
- Deep expertise in applied AI, including decision support systems
- Specialization in automation and personalized recommendation engines
- Academic rigor combined with real-world application in health technology
Troy’s work ensures QBOS Coach leverages cutting-edge AI while maintaining the Socratic, question-based approach that builds lasting behavioral change. His expertise in personalized recommendations enables our platform to adapt to each individual’s unique journey, cultural context, and behavioral patterns.