Our Mission

We provide direct financial assistance for living expenses and
certified emotional coaching to cancer patients, removing financial barriers so they can
focus on transformation instead of survival.

We started Inner Compass because we saw a gap that no one was talking about

Our founder, Shahriar, had financial stability, family support, and access to healing tools during his cancer journey. But he met patients who weren’t as fortunate. That’s when he realized: not everyone has the same opportunities to thrive through cancer. Inner Compass was born from this recognition that healing requires more than medicine.

Watch Shahriar share the story behind Inner Compass.

Our Vision

by 2035, we will provide
financial aid and holistic
coaching to 1000+ families
worldwide, enabling them to
heal, transform, and thrive
beyond cancer.

The Heart behind
our cause

Shahriar Bayat

Founder and Board Member

Elaah Salazar

Operations Director

Fabiana Noel

Program Officer

Ved Sharma

Board Member

Younes MirYazdi

Board Member

The Guides on
the Journey

We connect our patients with a dedicated team of certified professionals, including coaches, therapists, and clinical nutritionists, who provide personalized guidance to support their healing and recovery journey.

Paulina Ortiz

Bilingual Therapist

Ana Cortés

Clinical Nutritionist

Esmeralda Hdz

Therapist

Susan Esquivel

Wellness Guide

Our Supporters

This journey is not one we travel alone; it is driven by a shared belief in kindness, connection, and the power of unity.
We are deeply grateful to every contributor who strengthens this mission and helps us create lasting change.