Sarah Ticho

Sarah Ticho is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in healthcare, immersive art, and mental health. Currently serving as the Director at Hatsumi, Ticho focuses on advancing human-centered experiences by integrating science and art. In addition, Ticho is an Advisor to the Games and Immersive Media Working Group for the Global Mental Health Task Force led by Dr. Deepak Chopra and holds various roles including Future Art and Culture Ambassador at British Underground and Juror for the XR Experience Competition at SXSW Sydney. As a co-founder of the XR Health Alliance and Lemonade, Ticho is dedicated to the responsible development of immersive technologies in healthcare and innovative cultural experiences. Ticho has also contributed to the Explore Deep project, which investigates anxiety interventions through breath-controlled virtual reality. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from the University of Kent and a study abroad program in Cultural Anthropology and Japanese at Kansai Gaidai University.