MyJava Team
Clayton MacKay, CEO
Co-Founder and CEO of Java Group Programs, Clayton brings his many years of business experience to MyJava.AI. He has first-hand experience of the strong impact of peer support groups and their importance to building a sense of community. Dedicated to the concept of helping others, he is now spearheading this venture to bring virtual peer support groups to isolated seniors.
Dr. Kristine Theurer - President, Creative Director
Dr. Kristine Theurer is a researcher who is pioneering the use of standardized peer support and peer mentoring programs to address loneliness and social isolation in senior living. She is a published author of a number of research articles including the most downloaded article in the Journal of Aging Studies; 'The Need for a Social Revolution in Residential Care'. Kristine has completed her PhD at the University of British Columbia, leads training workshops and webinars in Canada and the US and presents regularly at international conferences. She has received numerous research awards including the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Nik Edmiidz, CTO
Nik leads MyJava’s technical vision with a strong track record in voice technology, conversational interfaces, and AI-assisted prototyping. As CTO, he’s deeply hands-on—rapidly developing the MyJava MVP using AI-powered workflows to test, iterate, and refine the platform’s audio-first experience.
He brings years of experience designing and developing mobile applications centered on voice interaction, and is now expanding that expertise into telephony and smart speaker–style platforms as part of MyJava’s evolution.
Nik also draws from a background in knowledge systems and enterprise collaboration, informing a broader vision of how people connect, communicate, and share insight in both consumer and enterprise contexts.
Adrian MacKay, CFO
Experienced Strategy & Operations professional with a track record of delivering innovative operational improvements and visionary strategies. Value investor from Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing and MBA (with distinction) from Ivey Business School. Specialized training in financial modelling, analytics, machine learning, process automation.
Mike O'Bryan - COO
I create programs that connect people, foster collaboration, and spark creativity. With experience spanning global enterprises, startups, and innovative projects, I’ve led initiatives like building enterprise social networks for 13,000 users, launching AI chatbots, and inspiring user-driven content ecosystems. My ability to balance storytelling, strategy, and technology is rooted in early experiences crafting compelling corporate narratives, delivering exceptional customer service, and contributing to large-scale planning projects. Today, I apply these skills to build communities and solutions that amplify voices, inspire action, and deliver lasting impact.