Meet the Embr Labs Team

Our team of engineers, leaders, and thinkers is committed to using our pioneering technology, research, and data to unlock the therapeutic power of temperature. Our groundbreaking product, Embr Wave, is a thermal wristband that cools and warms at the touch of a button. The Embr Wave 2 is the most advanced generation of the device and the only one of its kind. Clinically validated and made to provide on-demand relief for hot flashes, stressful moments, sleep disturbance, and more. Embr Wave lets you use temperature to feel better. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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Elizabeth Gazda

CEO

Matt Smith

Co-founder | CSO

Sam Shames

Co-founder | COO

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Dr. Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM

Strategic Advisor, Oncology

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Dr Maria Sophocles

Chief Medical Officer

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Heather Ritchie

Chief Strategy Officer

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Jesse Hester

VP of Commercial Sales

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Gregor Williamson

Planning and Fulfillment Manager

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Margaret Swanson

Director of Brand Partnerships

Kim Farrington

Director of Customer Success

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Isabelle Bhayani

Director of Consumer Marketing

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Zachary Deschaux

Senior Software Engineer

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Jack O'Gorman

Director of Manufacturing

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Cesar Avina

Product Reliability Engineering Technician

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