From Survivor to Thriver

Erik DaRosa, known by friends as “Yoda,” is the Founder and CEO of From Survivor to Thriver, a mental health advocate, speaker, author, podcaster, and creator of the U-MOST (Unlocking Minds On Snow Together) Ski and Snowboard Program. Through his work and his own lived experience, Erik is upending the front-end of the mental health space and building a bridge between those who seek resources and those who provide both help and hope. He aims to normalize discussions around mental health topics while reminding others they are not alone, there is strength in community, and "it's perfectly ok to not always be ok."

In 2011, Erik traded in a successful career as a NYC finance executive when he moved to Colorado with his wife and two cats. Erik spent 12 winters as a full-time ski instructor for the Aspen Skiing Company and is excited to launch U-MOST (visit u-most.com for more information) in December 2024.

Born and raised in New England, Erik earned his MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business and his BA in Economics from Brandeis University.