"We are the pioneers of the world; the advance guard sent on through the wilderness of untried things..." --Herman MelvilleMy professional motivations are driven by those who inspire me personally — those who give a voice to the voiceless, those who are able to glimpse into new horizons and draw from what they see, and those who innovate brightly and boldly. As the founding CEO of Patina, I’m part of an amazing crew that is creating a new model of primary care for adults age 65+. We launched in 2021 with a mission to profoundly improve the healthcare and aging experience for older adults by forging trusted relationships and supporting adults over their care journey. We are reinventing the primary care experience through an on-demand, personalized, and scalable virtual and home-based care model. I’ve spent my career focused on addressing intractable problems in healthcare as a senior operating leader applying technology, data, science, and patient-centered thinking in hopes of improving the consumer experience, elevating clinical outcomes, and lowering the total cost of care. Prior to launching Patina, I have been involved with Haven, Accolade, Optum, Health Dialog, and The Advisory Board. I hold an MBA from Harvard Business School and earned my bachelor’s degree at Denison University with high honors. I currently serve on the boards of directors at Eden Health and Carrot. I’ve also served on the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Outward Bound School.