Research & Evaluation
Study emerging and assistive technologies for safety, accessibility, independence, communication, learning, and daily life.
Texas nonprofit corporation · 501(c)(3) recognition pending
Research · Education · Advocacy · Impact
Empowering lives.
Building safer, brighter futures.
NovaGuard advances responsible assistive technology, evidence-informed research, charitable access, education, and community advocacy that support independence, dignity, safety, and connection.
Our commitment
Purpose made practical.
Our programs are designed around the people technology is meant to serve—not the technology itself.
Charitable Access
Create pathways for eligible individuals, families, schools, and community programs to benefit from appropriate assistive technology.
Education & Outreach
Share practical resources, workshops, and evidence-informed guidance with families, educators, caregivers, and communities.
Advocacy
Support inclusive, nonpartisan policy conversations around safety, accommodations, dignity, and responsible use of assistive technology.
Assistive technology research & access
Evidence before assumption. People before products.
NovaGuard evaluates how technology can improve real-world outcomes while protecting privacy, dignity, autonomy, and human oversight. Findings are intended to strengthen the broader public-interest conversation around responsible assistive technology.
Privacy & dignity by designEthical AI you can trustEvidence-based innovationTransparency & accountability
Featured technology collaboration
NOVEA
NOVEA — Neurodivergent Occupational Virtual EmpatheticAI Assistant — is a developing assistive technology created and owned by EmpathAI Solutions. NovaGuard may independently evaluate its public-benefit applications and, when appropriate, support charitable access.
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Experience connected to purpose.
Sheryl Tuter
Founder & Executive Director
Senior cybersecurity and technology professional with more than three decades of experience spanning development, identity and access management, privileged access, enterprise security, and responsible technology design.
Jennifer Kreamer
Director of Grants & Development
Brings experience in business administration, community service, reporting, financial recordkeeping, records management, and grant development.
Karen De La Vega
Director of Administrative Services
Supports the organizational foundation, collaboration, and operational excellence needed to grow NovaGuard's programs and impact.
Grant Marcha
Director of Technology
Brings engineering, electronics, computing, and lived family perspective to the Foundation's technology evaluation and program direction.
Collaboration for lasting impact
Strong missions need strong partners.
NovaGuard works with independent organizations whose expertise can strengthen responsible technology research, cybersecurity, education, and community outcomes.
EmpathAI Solutions
Separate for-profit technology company developing NOVEA and future human-centered technology products.
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Cybersecurity and risk expertise supporting secure, responsible technology practices.
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Help build more independent futures.
We welcome conversations with families, educators, researchers, advocates, grantmakers, community organizations, and mission-aligned technology partners.