Heartwise is a Relational Wellness Companion for young adults seeking long-term relationships. Our library of relationship resources combined with our matching system is an expert guide in the dating journey, providing actionable guidance. With Heartwise, users can navigate dating confidently and find more likely connections than with traditional dating apps. 

As the first benefit corporation in the online dating space, Heartwise prioritizes integrity, transparency, and inclusivity—challenging industry norms that prioritize user retention over real relationship success. Our mission aligns with our users’ values, offering a trustworthy alternative to high-turnover models. Heartwise is not just another dating app—it’s a transformational tool that helps singles date with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Christine Wenzel Chief Executive Officer

In addition to her work on Heartwise, Christine (she/her) has established a career in environmental nonprofit work. Through a diverse range of experiences across academic and nonprofit settings, she has developed skills in project management, operations, research, and writing. She holds a Master of Public Administration from George Washington University and has worked with organizations including The Nature Conservancy, Anacostia Riverkeeper, and S-3 Research LLC. Christine also serves as a pro-bono consultant through Seed Consulting, where she leads teams supporting mission-driven organizations. She enjoys making connections between sectors and across disciplines, taking a strategic, systems-based approach to many challenges.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog Sugarplum, watching movies, trying new restaurants, and checking sites and attractions off her “DC bucket list”.

Anjishnu Chakrabarti Head of Organizational Learning

Anjishnu (he/him) is a PhD candidate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at The George Washington University, where he also earned his Master’s in Psychology. He holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Northern Illinois.

Anjishnu's academic expertise in workplace psychology, talent assessment, and performance management informs his work building Heartwise's research and improvement systems. He designs longitudinal user studies, qualitative research pipelines, and data frameworks that track users throughout their relationship journeys — translating behavioral insights into actionable product improvements. His prior experience working on applied research teams at startups and enterprise software companies shaped his research philosophy, which guides his vision for behavioral research that informs and fine-tunes Heartwise’s product.

At Heartwise, Anjishnu collaborates cross-functionally to test assumptions, define customer archetypes, and conduct regional market analysis to support the company's expansion. A part-time Graduate Student Instructor at GWU, where he developed and taught a Group Dynamics course, he brings both scholarly rigor and a genuine passion for evidence-based, human-centered research.

Dhwanil Mori Head of Data Science and Research Design

Dhwanil (him/him) is a data scientist and systems thinker passionate about building intelligent systems that improve real-world decision-making. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Data Science at George Washington University, where his work focuses on multi-agent AI systems, decision intelligence, and the responsible design of emerging technologies. Growing up in India in a family of entrepreneurs, he developed an early understanding of operational complexity, risk, and the importance of disciplined decision-making. This perspective continues to shape his analytical approach today.

In addition to his academic research, Dhwanil is the founder of RAIN (Retail Analytics & Intelligence Network), a platform that helps small and mid-sized retailers reduce stockouts and overordering by strengthening data infrastructure. At Heartwise, he serves as Research Design and Data Science Lead, building scalable measurement systems, experimentation frameworks, and ethical data architecture to support meaningful human connections. He believes that well-designed systems do more than optimize outcomes — they create clarity, strengthen trust, and enable lasting impact.