Meet the leadership people behind SEAMOS
Our team brings together experience, compassion, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful change. Together, we combine expertise across leadership, advocacy, community engagement, and social impact to build stronger pathways of support and opportunity for neurodivergent individuals and underserved families.
Dr. Yan M. Somoza Jr., PhD
Founder, CEO & Clinical Director
Dr. Yan is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Somos Psychological and Seamos. He is passionate about creating better access to compassionate, culturally responsive care for neurodivergent individuals and families. Through his work, he brings together clinical expertise, community support, and a belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Debra Pollock
Secretary at Seamos Social Impact Foundation
Debra brings more than 30 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations. She’s passionate about bringing people together, building strong communities, and helping organizations create lasting, positive change. As Secretary of Seamos, Debra helps support the team and the Foundation’s work to make life better for neurodivergent individuals and families.
Todd Smookler
Chief Financial Officer
Todd brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury retail, business, and entrepreneurship. He has led multimillion-dollar operations and worked with brands including Barneys New York, Sergio Rossi, and St. John Knits. As CFO of Seamos, Todd helps keep the organization financially strong and growing, bringing his experience in business, operations, and strategic planning to support the Foundation’s work and its community.