Robin McIntosh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Avela Health, where she drives innovation in accessible, science-backed care to support neurodiverse families. At Avela, Robin is dedicated to empowering neurodiverse families to thrive by addressing critical gaps in autism and other neurodevelopmental services.Before founding Avela in 2024, Robin co-founded Workit Health, a leader in digital addiction treatment, and served as its co-founder, and Co-CEO & CEO until 2023. Under her leadership, Workit Health partnered with major entities like Aetna, Optum, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, utilizing NIH grants to pioneer effective telehealth models. She now serves as Chairperson, steering the company’s strategic vision.Robin's career began at WIRED magazine and IDEO, which led to her co-founding SIREN, an award-winning design firm focused on digital health and financial technology. Her contributions to healthcare innovation have earned her accolades such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Regional) and Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year. She is a frequent lecturer on digital health and human-centered design at prestigious institutions such as the University of Michigan, Yale University, and the University of California, Berkeley. Her thought leadership has been featured in The New York Times, the TODAY Show, the Harvard Business Review, and JAMA.At Avela Health, Robin continues her mission to create compassionate, evidence-based solutions that enhance the quality of life for neurodiverse families, innovating healthcare practices that truly make a difference.