Mike Meaney

Founder and CEO

One Small Step

Mike Meaney, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of One Small Step, a platform expanding access to certified peer support for people with mental health and substance use challenges. Drawing on 13 years in recovery, he combines lived experience, research, and technology to strengthen care beyond traditional clinical settings. He earned his doctorate at the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar and previously worked at Facebook. His work focuses on integrating peer support into behavioral healthcare and using artificial intelligence to improve quality, safety, and continuity of care. He continues to serve as a peer on the platform.