Caring for the Caregivers.

We exist to support the teachers, nurses, and caregivers who hold our communities together — the people who care for all of us.
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Why The Distillate Exists

We started by listening.

We spoke with dozens of teachers, nurses, and social workers — all saying the same thing: burnout is real, visible, and too often ignored.

They didn't need another app or wellness email. They needed a way to be seen, understood, and connected to meaningful help.

That's what The Distillate was built to do.

"This isn't about fixing you. You're not broken. It's about giving you the personalized support you deserve."

What Your Support Has Made Possible

Mapping a sustainable approach

Building a transformative framework for long-term caregiver support that scales with empathy.

AI precision meets human empathy

Creating tools that combine advanced technology with genuine understanding and care.

Pathways to balance and belonging

Helping caregivers find the support, community, and resources they truly need.

200+

Caregivers reached through pilot research

5+

Partner organizations engaged in design feedback

Meet the Team Behind The Distillate

Ari Levy, MD, MBA
Founder of The Distillate

A physician and entrepreneur with a deep commitment to reshaping care for caregivers.

Waverly Deutsch
Strategic Advisor

Former clinical professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and expert in scaling mission-driven organizations.

Jane Leyva
Program Manager

Behind-the-scenes lead coordinating research, donor communication, and day-to-day operations.

Together, We're Building a Lifeline.

On behalf of all of us at The Distillate, thank you for being part of our beginning.

Your early support has meant the world to us. It's not just a donation—it's a signal that you believe in our mission to support the people who care for all of us.