ABOUT US
Creating safer and happier digital communities, one family at a time
At EmpowerMe, we want to arm your kids with the skills and confidence to use digital media in ways to improve rather than hinder their self-esteem and happiness. We teach your kids the dangers and pitfalls they may encounter in the digital world and how to deal with them, and provide you with tips on how to support your children and be their best ally. We also teach about positive online behavior and how to achieve balance, boundaries and healthy habits. The digital world is here to stay, and we won’t get far trying to avoid it.
A note from our founder
As a mother of two tweens suddenly navigating the cell phone and social media space, I quickly realized I needed help understanding the complexities our family was facing in the digital world. I wasn’t sure how to help my kids protect their mental health, digital footprints and social connections, how to keep them safe on all of the apps and how to model healthy habits. This topic consumed my conversations with other parents, and I realized that everyone feels like they’re flying blind in a world that changes by the minute.
EmpowerMe was born from my goal to do everything I can to set my children and my family up to make smart decisions online, to protect their mental and physical health and to help them thrive, now and in the future.
I hope you’ll join our community and help spread the mission to help all families thrive.
With gratitude,
Malda Hibri, Founder & CEO
Meet Some Members of Our Team
Malda Hibri
Founder, CEO
Hannah
Teach
Deborah Garcia
Does it all
Parker Goodman
Typed this
Clinical Providers/Partners
Ginko
Larissa May
Larissa May is the founder of #HalfTheStory, a leading nonprofit for youth digital wellness, and co-founder of Ginko, a doctor-backed digital parenting tool. As a close partner and collaborator, she brings cutting-edge insights on youth and family tech habits to EmpowerMe Digital.
Central Park Psychiatry
Dr. Wendy Nash
Dr. Wendy Nash is a Cornell and Columbia-trained Board Certified Psychiatrist and founder of Central Park Psychiatry, where she specializes in evidence-based care for children, teens, and young adults. She partners with EmpowerMe Digital as a clinical advisor and panelist, translating her expertise in anxiety, life transitions, and parenting into practical guidance for families navigating digital wellness.
Parent Tech Collab
Beth Goldman Mezvinsky
Beth Goldman Mezvinsky is co-founder of Parent Tech Collab (PTC x NYC), a parent-led initiative representing over 30 NYC independent schools dedicated to reshaping kids' tech culture through collaboration and mentorship. As a panelist and collaborator with EmpowerMe Digital, she provides insights on fostering strong connections between parent and school communities, guiding conversations on digital wellness and healthy screen use.
