Dan is passionate about helping others and tackling tough issues. After graduating from Yale University, Dan entered the finance world in NYC, but knew he wanted something more. He later joined the Air Force Reserves as a pilot and still serves today. After several combat deployments, Dan graduated from Columbia Business School in 2012 and began his entrepreneurial work with Scout Ventures, a Venture Capital firm, while teaming up with his Unite Us co-founders. He enjoys all sports… but only teams from Philadelphia.

If Dan could choose three famous best friends, they would be Teddy Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, and John Kruk.

Taylor began his entrepreneurial journey shortly after he left the military in 2007. He is often evangelizing the need for collaboration technology within most industries. Taylor holds academic allegiance to West Point and Columbia (MBA). He enjoys the company of innovative thinkers and witty minds, has an abnormal obsession with documentaries, and loves reading the histories of successful leaders. Taylor lives in New York City with his wife Meghan.

If Taylor could choose three famous best friends, they would be Bill Burr, Winston Churchill, and Tony Stark a.k.a. Ironman (as played by Robert Downey Jr.)

Kelly isn't scared of starting with a ``blank piece of paper`` and believes thinking outside of the box, collaboration and hard work are the keys to solving some of the most complex problems. She trusts her gut (loves data-driven decisions, too) and has a true passion for helping people and civic technology. Her life before Unite Us (which is hard to imagine), included working with the DoJ and DoD on large-scale software implementations and navigating the world of Combat Systems Engineering. When she isn’t at Unite Us you can find her spending time with her friends and family, traveling somewhere, or binge watching Netflix on her couch with her husband and trusted puppy, Bowie.

If Kelly could choose three famous best friends, they would be the Obamas and Nancy Meyers.

Christina has focused her career in healthcare, most recently at Boston-based Beacon Health Options, where she was the Chief Growth Officer. She has expertise in launching new clinical models that are technology-enabled to improve cost, quality and access. In addition, she has expertise in growing and scaling companies. Passionate about improving healthcare quality and access for underserved populations, Christina was drawn to Unite Us’ core value, “Be a good human.” Always up for a challenge, she’s excited to apply her knowledge and experience to the integration of social services with physical and behavioral healthcare, as all three are required to support whole-person care and truly make an impact on an individual’s quality of life.

Christina earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont and her MBA from Yale University with a focus on healthcare--she remains active in the Yale School of Management and the Yale Alumni Association. A New England girl through-and-through, Christina lives in Connecticut with her husband and children, but spends much of her time on the Rhode Island coast where she spent her childhood summers. When she’s not thinking about new healthcare models, Christina loves to be outside running, hiking, skiing or playing with her two English labrador retrievers, Cira and Luna.

Christina’s three famous friends would be Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Daniel Craig and Daenerys Targaryen.

Bill is a financial executive with 15+ years in the Healthcare IT and Life Sciences. His experience ranges from pre-revenue / startup through IPO. Bill began his career as a CPA with EY in their Life Sciences assurance practice. From there he spent 10 years in PE and VC at American Capital, Cardinal Partners and Scout Ventures. He leveraged that experience and a growing interest in operational finance to transition to the portfolio company side of things, serving as VP of Finance and CFO at several VC backed digital health firms, including Cureatr and Koneksa Health. He met the founders of Unite Us through his network in 2014 and was immediately hooked on the mission! Bill has served as their outsourced CFO until 2018, when he joined full time.

Micheline is the Head of Customer Success at Unite Us, where she leads our client services, community engagement and user support teams in the development and implementation of our network-building curriculum. Micheline loves building successful teams from the ground-up with a strengths-based leadership style. She is passionate about supporting systems-level change with a locally-informed approach and her work prior to Unite Us includes school-based health program management. She enjoys salsa dancing, fitness, and cooking up a storm, and can often be found planning her next outdoor adventure.

If Micheline could choose three famous best friends, they would be Tina Fey, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Ellen DeGeneres.

Michael has been building new platforms for companies large and small across a variety of verticals for nearly 15 years. After earning a BS in Management Information Systems from Saint Joseph’s University, he’s experienced the highs and lows of life in venture-backed start-ups in San Francisco and New York City. Michael enjoys exploring new technologies and applying them to hard to solve problems. In the little free time he has, Michael spends time with his wife Jennifer and their three children.

If Michael could choose three famous best friends, they would be Yogi Berra, Rudy Giuliani, and Rick Grimes.

Eshed is passionate about bringing good ideas to life and making life easier via the use of technology. Eshed finds it difficult to resist the temptation to build new solutions to address problems crying for solutions.Eshed started his career as a software development manager in the Israeli Air Force and has since spent equal periods of time building, growing and evolving engineering and product teams, focusing on startups across a variety of markets. Eshed holds BSc in Computer Science and Economics from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from the Technion. Eshed is an avid traveler and loves hiking and scuba diving.

If Eshed could choose three famous best friends, they would be The Dalai Lama, Paul Auster, and Paul David Hewson.

After graduating from The Elliott School at George Washington University, Sabina moved to New York City to begin her career in marketing at AXA, a French insurance company. Her background in marketing and her passion for community development brought her to Unite Us as Marketing Manager. In her free time, Sabina loves to cook, explore new places, and advocate for individuals with Down Syndrome.

If Sabina could choose three famous best friends, they would be Anthony Bourdain, Massimo Bottura, and Alexander Humboldt.

Eric comes to Unite Us with a demonstrated record of system change and a passion for improving people’s lives. Most recently, he served as Secretary of Health & Human Services in Rhode Island where he prioritized improving access to health care, controlling costs, and addressing the addiction and overdose crisis. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the State of Rhode Island and as Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor of Maryland. Earlier in his career, he practiced as a trial attorney for the Federal Programs Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC. Eric is excited to join a dynamic company that recognizes that building healthier communities requires collaboration between our health system and social service organizations. Outside of work, Eric enjoys traveling, hiking and reading (a mix of history and fiction).

If Eric could have three famous friends, they would be Nelson Mandela, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jacinda Ardern.

Andrew has been in development and outreach for many years. He is passionate about the military and helping the ones that keep us safe is what he’s all about. As a co-founder and Director of Outreach, he is able to tap a great network of businesses and professionals in different fields. He is an avid outdoorsman, skier, golfer, and sport shooter.

Skye is a Golden Retriever born January 13, 2017, originally from Swan Lake, NY and now lives in NYC with her parents. Skye's primary responsibilities at Unite Us include welcoming visitors, napping, and keeping the floors clean. She is passionate about helping others, finishing their meals, and is always willing to help clear the sidewalks of pigeons.
Skye graduated Premier Dog Training’s Puppy Bootcamp at the bottom of her class with regard to skills but is a highly capable networker. She prefers a flexible work schedule and makes appearances at the office when peanut butter is rumored to be available. Skye's interests include squirrels, the insides of fluffy toys, and her parents' doorman.

If Skye could choose three famous best friends, it would be the alleged inventors of peanut butter: Skippy, Jif, and Peter Pan.

Henry is an engaged business leader with proven experience that spans strategic planning, operations, and finance. While his journey began in financial services, he pivoted and found comfort in launching affordable solutions on the health marketplace for a leading health insurer. Henry has a passion for developing and delivering strategic initiatives that require deep-thinking, and certainly has fun while doing it! He is an alum of both Columbia and NYU Stern, so it's no surprise that he enjoys the hustle and bustle that emanates from the city. Although Henry has traveled to over 40 countries, he is always looking for another passport stamp.

Molly is passionate about learning all she can, and questioning the status quo. She holds a Master's Degree in Non Profit Organization Management from Northeastern University, and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Elon University School of Law. Molly began her professional career as the Legal Compliance Officer for a midwifery and maternity care company. Her passion for maternity care lead her to pursue her doula and lactation consultant certifications. A long time advocate for children and young adults, Molly has worked as a high school Speech & Debate coach, and as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem, representing children in foster care or family court.
A Midwest transplant from Youngstown, Ohio, Molly now lives in Durham, North Carolina with her husband and two children.

If Molly could choose three famous best friends, they would be Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Michelle Obama… unless she is hungry, then Nancy Silverton, Massimo Bottura, and Anthony Bourdain.

Michael is a strong believer in the power of “positive thinking,” something he attributes to his experience living with Crohn’s Disease since a diagnosis in 2003. A graduate from the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State University, he utilizes his technical knowledge and deep understanding of the end user to ensure a stable product and the best possible experience for Unite Us clients. “Sharkey” is a big fan of pizza and Apple products, most likely spending his time trying to convince you that a combination of those two things will solve all your problems.

If Sharkey could choose 3 famous best friends they would be Steve Jobs, Robin Williams, and Ferris Bueller (as played by Mathew Broderick).

Alex is passionate about empowering people to perform with excellence. After graduating with a BA, Alex began working as an elementary school educator but quickly realized she could make a greater impact on the lives of children as a coach to other educators. With a new perspective on the power of adult learning, Alex returned to school earning her MPA with a dual major in Management and Nonprofit Administration. Holding firm to the belief that quality learning programs are a key component to ongoing organizational success, Alex took on the Director, Learning and Development position in hopes of collaborating with the Unite Us team to do great things in the realm of healthcare coordination. She enjoys family time with her husband and daughter.

If Alex could choose three famous best friends, they would be Maya Angelou, Michelle Obama, and Rihanna.

Breklyn, who goes by Brek, started her career as a software programmer. It soon became clear that her calling was to organize work and enable communication. Working with teams toward a shared goal is what invigorates her, and doing that while building relationships makes her work more than a job. Improving the lives and health of those in her community and beyond excites and inspires her to do more and push further.
Brek graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Computer Science and an addiction to Duke basketball. She lives in Apex, NC with her husband, loves traveling, seeing live music (especially when her husband is playing), and all the food.

If Brek could choose three famous best friends, they would be Kelly Clarkson, Rachel Hollis and Julie Ertz.

As member of the People Operations team at Unite Us, Angela is passionate about creating a safe, sincere, and supportive workplace that is home to the ever-growing Unite Us family. Although she currently lives in New York, she considers herself a ``global citizen``, having lived in various different cities and countries (most recently Gurgaon, India). She loves learning about people's culture and history, and that is what attracted her to this human-centric career. Outside of work, you can find Angela browsing Classpass for fun workout sessions, exploring plant nurseries while daydreaming of owning her personal greenhouse one day, and bingeing on true crime or nature documentaries on Netflix.

If Angela could choose three famous best friends, they would be Emilia Clarke, Shakira, and Albert Camus.

Ramona is a lifelong learner, organizer, and experienced solution-finder. With a curiosity and passion for improving the world around her, Ramona pursued work to serve her community resulting in an extensive background in behavior therapy, education, and social work. As a Social Worker, Ramona developed a skill for and enjoyed guiding, coaching and empowering her colleagues and peers. This inspired her to pursue a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. After obtaining her degree, Ramona moved from California to New York, where she combined her knowledge in workplace behavior with an empathetic approach for connecting with people, to establish a career in Organizational Development. As an Organizational Development professional, Ramona has developed sustainable processes, coached employees, and led workshops to empower and educate her peers. At Unite Us, as Manager of Learning and Development, Ramona uses this experience to support Unite Us in connecting communities across the country. On her free time, Ramona loves to read, learn new recipes, explore new restaurants, facetime with family, and travel.

If Ramona could choose three famous best friends they would be Maya Angelou, Amy Poehler, and Sonia Sotomayor.

Taylor recently graduated from Clemson University and received a B.S. in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources. Through Taylor’s previous internships, she found a passion for Human Resources. Although she enjoyed her time down south, she always knew the northeast had her heart and is currently back living in New Jersey. Taylor has a niche for working in high-energy environments and is always enthusiastic about working with others. As People Operations Coordinator here at Unite Us, Taylor is eager to support her team in their growth and development while learning as much as possible along the way! When not in the office, Taylor loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, and binge watching her favorite shows on Netflix.

If Taylor could choose three famous best friends, they would be Olivia Benson (Law & Order, SVU), Kristen Bell, and Dwayne Johnson.

Dan enjoys shaping and developing operational strategy through data driven insights. He believes finance is uniquely positioned, given the data at their disposal, to add value to organizations through fostering collaboration, strategic planning, and developing innovative decision-making models. Dan can often be found discussing the SaaS business model and metrics, and is excited about the pioneering work in SaaS that is helping to enable unique care delivery models. Dan holds an MBA degree and is a licensed CPA. He started his career in public accounting at EY before leading accounting teams at various publicly traded companies. Over the last five years Dan has worked with growing venture backed companies to help them scale sustainably. Most recently, he was the VP of Finance and Operations for Windsor Circle, Inc. where he led them through an acquisition to OSG Billing Services.

If Dan could choose three famous people to meet, they would be C.S. Lewis, David Skok, and Tony Dungy.

After obtaining his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Binghamton University, Brian moved to NYC to begin his career at RSM, where he audited financial statements of public and private companies over a wide range of industries. He quickly developed a passion for start-up companies, particularly in the software industry. After gaining additional experience in the private sector at several software start-ups, Brian brings a strong financial and accounting background to Unite Us. While not at work, Brian spends his time with friends, seeking out new bars & restaurants in NYC, attending as many Islanders, Yankees and Jets games as humanly possible, and attempting to golf.

If Brian could choose three famous best friends, they would be Scott Van Pelt, Dave Grohl and Jason Sudeikis.

Matt is very interested in the intersection of healthcare and business. He graduated from the Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and Management at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Biology and a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School. Matt began his career as an analyst in JPMorgan’s Healthcare Investment Banking group, where he worked closely with biotechnology and health insurance companies. As part of the Finance team at Unite Us, he is excited to tackle critical issues facing our healthcare system. In his free time, Matt enjoys baking, scuba diving, and rooting for the Yankees.

If Matt could choose three famous best friends, they would be Aaron Judge, Jim Halpert, and Mark Cuban.

Ariel is originally from the island of Grenada. She started her career in the Hospitality industry while in Grenada and later transitioned to Office Operations and management at a non-profit organization in Queens when she moved to New York. She is a graduate of the CUNY York College in Queens where she obtained a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a Minor in Pre-Law.

Ariel loves working with people! She thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys learning and being apart of new, revolutionary initiatives.
She hopes to grow with and contribute to the development of the team here at Unite Us!
Outside of work, Ariel enjoys exploring the city looking for new restaurants, traveling and hanging with friends and binge watching Netflix with a pint of ice cream.

If Ariel could choose three famous best friends, they would be Gabrielle Union, Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar.

Zahra graduated from The University of California Berkeley’s College of Natural Resources where she majored in Societies & Environment— an interdisciplinary focus area that allowed her to explore the intersections between the environment and health.

Zahra has previously served in leadership roles at 503(c)3 non-profits including IGNITE, and the Associated Students of the University of California. Through these roles, Zahra has developed expertise in diverse areas including legislative affairs, operations management, youth mentorship, and community organizing. Zahra firmly believes in a community centered approach to addressing health disparities— which is what brought her to Unite Us.

When not at Unite Us Zahra can be found (loudly) rooting for her favorite soccer & basketball teams, volunteering on political campaigns, and searching for the perfect cappuccino across and beyond the Bay.

If Zahra could choose three famous best friends, they would be Arundhati Roy, Edward Said, and Malcolm X.

As a Community Engagement Manager, Samantha believes in the importance of both elevating and centering the voices of clients and communities to design and implement solutions. She is drawn to complex systems and has worked with start-ups, impact investors, and human service agencies to use data and design to develop and execute on strategy. After graduating from Brown University with an honors B.S. in Geology-Biology, Samantha served as a Fulbright Research Scholar in Panama, where she published a book of oral folklore, and later completed her MPA at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School. Samantha loves dancing, yoga, traveling and wearing wool socks.

If Samantha could choose three famous best friends, they would be James Baldwin, Zora Neal Hurston, and Liana Fink.

A Durham, North Carolina native, Kristena studied International Business with a concentration in Spanish at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and ESDES School of Business in Lyon, France. It was during this time that she became involved in community engagement and providing a voice and space for historically marginalized people. During her time at UNCG, Kristena helped create and foster spaces for productive social dialogue on campus. When she is not at work, you can find her enjoying the sun from her balcony, browsing the candles at TJ Maxx, or watching reruns of The Office and Parks & Rec.

If Kristena could have three famous best friends, they would be Rihanna, Rickey Thompson, and Keke Palmer.

Mary has always been drawn to helping others and solving complex problems. This led her to work in the software and technology field, where she's enjoyed working strategically with clients to help them make an impact in their respective fields. Mary graduated from California Lutheran University with a B.A. in Spanish and holds an MBA from the same alma mater. She's passionate about travel, finding the best happy hours, and adventuring off the beaten path. In her free time, you'll find Mary playing Uno with her husband and two children.

If Mary could choose three famous best friends, they would be Michelle Obama, Kate Middleton, and Clay Matthews. (Go Pack Go!)

Molly brings a depth of experience in grant and network management in the nonprofit world to her role as National Deputy Director for Unite Us's work with Kaiser Permanente. She graduated with a BA in History and Hispanic Studies from the College of William & Mary, and moved up to New York a short time later. With a background in anti-poverty programs and healthcare access, Molly is passionate about the intersection of healthcare and social services. In her free time, she loves to explore the city’s ever-expanding distillery/brewery scene, poke around used book stores, and find new running paths.

If Molly could choose three famous best friends, they would be Ava DuVernay, Elizabeth Warren, and N.K. Jemisin.

Hana found her passion for helping people live healthier and happier lives while attending college at American University. She graduated with a bachelors degree in public health. Hana comes to Unite Us with experience working for a public health nonprofit focused on health education and youth wellness as well as experience working in sales for a technology company. Hana enjoys going to spin classes, baking, and trying new restaurants with her husband in her free time.

If Hana could choose three famous best friends, they would be Rachel Hollis, Taylor Swift, and Meghan Markle.

Christine is a project manager at Unite Us and thrilled to be part of a team that's having a real impact on how we provide care in our communities. Prior to joining Unite Us in San Francisco, Christine spent many years in Washington, D.C. She began in fundraising, partnering with the National Park Service, and subsequently moved to The Advisory Board Company (ABC). While at ABC, Christine served as an account manager for their population health technology suite, helping health organizations across the US understand their patient populations and achieve their performance goals. Outside of Unite Us, she can be found taking a *quick* swim in the ocean, volunteering on local political campaigns, and snacking on the bulk bin aisle at the grocery store.

If Christine could choose 3 famous best friends they would be David Chang, Emma Watson, and JR.

Marla has served 15 years in the nonprofit world primarily with 2-1-1. She served as a 2-1-1 Coordinator in rural Alabama and then as the NC 2-1-1 Director for Western North Carolina. In both capacities she served on the leadership teams that built both statewide 2-1-1 systems.
Also in those roles, and a couple others, she served in a leadership role to respond to disasters on a local, regional and state level. She is FEMA NIMS certified and has served in national leadership roles for disaster preparedness. Other focuses of her work have been on developing systems for homeless coordinated entry and the causes and effects of interpersonal violence on survivors and the community that is designed to offer help. Marla is a graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone NC with a degree in cultural anthropology. Her love and family history of WNC reminds her how important it is to connect people in need with the services that can help. Marla lives in Asheville NC with her fabulous daughter and sassy dog. She is also the mother to an incredible Airman. Marla and her family are lovers of the mountains and find hiking a great way to recharge.

If Marla could have three besties, they would be Sarah Grimke, Zora Neale Hurston and George Costanza.

After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Spanish and a minor in Community Health Education, Abi received her Master’s of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Being born and raised in North Carolina, Abi was eager to begin her career in public health in Halifax County at the local Health Department. While in Halifax Abi has been able to build partnerships across the region while advancing public health outcomes in rural North Carolina. When Abi isn’t working, you can find her at the beach or walking her two dogs, Lucy and JB.

If Abi could choose three famous best friends, they would be Kristen Wiig, Dolly Parton, and Andy Cohen.

After graduating from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in Public Health, Olivia moved to New York City to complete a service year with AmeriCorps as an Adolescent Health Educator. She also worked at a bakery, Sweet Generation helping to formalize and manage their nonprofit job training program for young adults. In both roles, she grew her program and people management skills - working with teenagers accelerated that! Olivia brings to Unite Us a fervor for building more equitable communities, getting things done, and helping the Customer Success team's work become more sustainable and efficient. In her free time, Olivia volunteers with the Parole Preparation Project where she helps people incarcerated in New York state prison prepare for their parole interviews. She also enjoys bird watching, riding her bike to new neighborhoods, and is still looking for New York City's best chocolate chip cookie.

If Olivia could choose three famous best friends, they would be Clint Smith, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Unite Us CEO Dan Brillman.

Kendra brings a multifaceted set of experiences to her role as a Project Manager at Unite Us.
Unite Us often notes that a patient’s health is due largely to circumstances outside of the four walls of a doctor’s office. After graduating from Kansas State University with a degree in Secondary Education, Kendra found that, in her time as a high-school English teacher, the same concept held true for her students. Children whose social needs weren’t being met outside the four walls of the classroom were generally not thriving or succeeding in the classroom. The health-and-social-services landscape was not easy for her students or their families to navigate.
She became more deeply familiar with the fragmented nature of the social services terrain as her husband and his peers transitioned out of the military, at which time Kendra had transitioned to writing and editing part-time while she raised her small children. Fast forward a few years after a move to DC and a career transition to program management, and Kendra couldn’t be more thrilled to have joined Unite Us as Project Manager for the Mid-Atlantic States. She incorporates the knowledge and skills she’s learned as a teacher, editor and program management consultant to her role. She’s happy to be part of a mission-driven team that’s so passionate about ensuring all people have access to health and social services that will help them thrive and succeed. In her friend time, you’ll likely find Kendra spending time with her family, practicing yoga, taking long walks and hikes, or drinking coffee while talking with her sister.

If she could choose three famous best friends, they’d be Barack Obama, Jennifer Garner, and Angelina Jolie.

Shannon comes to Unite Us after working in international development, social research, and nonprofits focusing on health and education. After earning BAs in Cultural Anthropology and Journalism at Seattle University, Shannon spent two years in Rwanda as an education volunteer with the Peace Corps. She later earned her MA in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago and was a research assistant for various healthcare studies, primarily exploring social determinants of health.

In her professional experience with Chicago nonprofits, Shannon’s main areas of work included developing support networks, developing/implementing organizational strategies, and working with partners to deliver impactful youth empowerment programs. Shannon loves solving problems and implementing sustainable, efficient solutions, which is why she is so excited to be a part of the Customer Success team at Unite Us. When she’s not working, you’ll find Shannon doing crossword puzzles in the park with her husband, cuddling with their two cats, or binge-watching the latest true crime docuseries.

If Shannon could choose three famous best friends, they would be: Jane Austen, Sherlock Holmes, and Albus Dumbledore.

After graduating from North Carolina State University with a degree in biology, Megan received her Master’s of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Feeling the pull to her college roots, Megan moved back to Raleigh to pursue a career in public health. While in the triangle area, Megan has been able to build her reputation as a health outcome-driven professional with a passion for engaging community partners throughout the state. In her free time, she enjoys game nights with friends, couch time with her family, and randomly singing 90’s hip-hop/Broadway show tunes to herself.

If Megan could choose three famous best friends, they would be Beyoncé, Michael Scott, and Julia Roberts.

Samantha was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and graduated from UCLA with a degree in Anthropology. After taking a medical anthropology class, she was immediately fascinated by the human decision-making process and the different meanings of healthcare across various cultural contexts and perspectives. She put her interests into action as an intern at Kaiser Permanente, where she worked on the development and implementation of several innovation and technology pilots which aimed to increase access to care for vulnerable patient populations. Driven by the many challenges faced in our healthcare system, Samantha went on to become the Program Coordinator for the National Clinician Scholars Program at UCLA Health’s Department of Medicine, where she worked directly with postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and local community partners to support program operations and community-based health services research. Samantha brings her excitement for partnered collaboration, passion for social determinants of health, and creative problem-solving skills to Unite Us. In her free time, Samantha is an aspiring figure skater, photographer, and visual designer.

If Samantha could choose three famous best friends, they would be Demi Lovato, Mirai Nagasu, and Ralph the Corgi.

Liz first found her passion for social work and community health as Crisis Intervention Counselor during her freshman year of college. She continued to work closely in domestic violence services, specifically from a prevention and advocacy lens, while receiving her Masters of Social work at the University of Pennsylvania. After her degrees, she worked at the One Love Foundation implementing healthy relationship education and growing community networks across the country. Liz brings her unique expertise of building authentic relationships, front line knowledge of social services, and passion for holistic care to Unite Us. In her free time, Liz can be found balancing life with pilates, chocolate, cooking Sunday dinner, and starting dance parties wherever possible.

If Liz could choose three famous best friends, they would be Elaine Benes, Mark Ruffalo, and Rihanna.

Drew is a passionate social services professional with 10 years of experience serving in both client-facing and management roles at schools, health clinics, and family agencies. Having held positions as a Parent Consultant and Senior Therapist in behavioral health-focused organizations, Drew has developed deep clinical expertise that she matches with a strong passion and natural affinity for community relations and interpersonal dynamics. Most recently she led processes to recruit, steward, and train individuals from diverse backgrounds to become highly skilled foster/adoptive families for children and youth in need of homes in Los Angeles County. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports (Go Bucks!) and going on adventures to find the best tacos in Los Angeles.

If she could have three famous best friends, they would be Michelle Obama, Beyonce, and Serena Williams.

Prior to joining Unite Us, Megan worked in the nonprofit sector in leadership roles and used her experience with performance improvement and data management to increase operational efficiencies and develop cutting-edge services that tracked towards successful outcomes. Megan has an MSW from Rutgers University and an MBA from UMass Amherst. She believes in the importance of a strong systems approach and continuous learning in building provider networks that give everyone who needs it the opportunity to achieve lives of health and success. This belief is what brought her to Unite Us and this unique chance to change lives around the country. Outside of work Megan lives in Brooklyn where she enjoys spending time with her friends and her dog. Her family is nearby in New Jersey, and this includes four nieces and a nephew who are her favorite people in the world.

If Megan could have three famous best friends, they would be Margaret Atwood, Frances Perkins, and Bill Watterson.

Georgina Dukes is a social justice advocate and is passionate about using healthcare as a vehicle to create social innovation. Georgina began her career in healthcare administration while a public health science student at Clemson University where she managed student and primary care clinics in low-income, rural areas. She has a masters degree in health administration from the Medical University of South Carolina where she continued to build her experience in healthcare through academic medical center operations. After graduation, she was awarded the Duke Health Administrative Fellowship where she executed on projects bridging the gap between hospitals and community health initiatives. Prior to joining Unite Us, she served as the Strategic Services Associate for Duke Heart. When Georgina is not working, you can find her with her son, Romeo, either blogging on a life experience, at a Marvel Movie premiere, advocating for equity in the community, or on instagram.

If Georgina could choose 3 famous best friends, they would be Oprah, Jay -Z, and Charlamagne Tha God.

Victoria developed a passion for public health from her time growing up in Seattle and attending the University of Washington (go Huskies!). Inspired by what was being done to tackle STIs/HIV in her hometown, she relocated to New Orleans for her Master's of Public Health in health management from Tulane, where she did community-based research on HIV. With joining Unite Us, she is really excited to positively impact health outcomes on a wide-scale. Outside of work, Victoria loves to cook, do yoga, and watch food shows.

If Victoria could choose three famous best friends, they would be Ariana Grande, Ali Wong, and Chrissy Teigen.

JiJi is an advocate for social justice with a passion for challenging and changing the world around her. After spending 7 years in Louisville’s non-profit sector, she is excited to be at Unite Us to continue working towards a community where everyone has the supports they need to achieve their fullest potential. JiJi moved to the United States from Beirut, Lebanon, and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life to share stories and perspectives. She loves satire and documentaries about big cats, and in her free time, you can find her in the kitchen practicing her mother’s delicious traditional recipes.

If JiJi could choose three famous best friends, they would be Michelle Obama, Tina Fey, and Jameela Jamil.

Stacy Elmer is the National Director for Unite Us focused on implementing the platform across all Kaiser Permanente service areas. Prior to joining Unite Us Stacy spent five years at Kaiser working on innovation and technology initiatives, and the fifteen years preceding working in county, state and Federal governments including at the White House as the Director for Incident Management on the National Security Staff. Her expertise includes healthcare, national security, emergency preparedness and response, and public policy. Stacy possess an MPA from Columbia University, a BA in Neuroscience from Colorado College and is finishing a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Kansas. She is a certified EMT, and has published in healthcare, law, disaster response and philosophy journals.

Michaela brings a diverse set of public health experiences to her role as Community Engagement Manager. This includes conducting evaluations and redesigns of public insurance programs at UCLA’s Center for Health Policy Research, coordinating the Turnaway Study at UCSF’s ANSIRH research program, and designing and conducting her own study of reproductive health stigma as a Fulbright Fellow in the Republic of Georgia. Most recently, Michaela served as the Director of Policy at LA Best Babies Network, where she led a collective impact network to support perinatal and early childhood home visiting programs in Los Angeles. During her time there, she helped develop a Countywide plan for universal access to home visiting services, including efforts to better coordinate referrals to services for pregnant women and young children. Living and breathing the frustrations of trying to coordinate care for families across systems and service providers is what led Michaela to Unite Us. Michaela has a BA from Oberlin College and an MPH from UC Berkeley. In her free time, she enjoys running, seeing live music, and feeding her nieces and nephews sugar (and then giving them back to their parents).

If she could pick three famous best friends, they would be Melissa McCarthy, Hillary Clinton, and David Rose (Daniel Levy).

Liam’s fascination with the social determinants of health led him to complete a Sociology degree at Princeton University, with minors in Urban Studies and Gender Studies. His coursework focused heavily on the lived implications of health policy for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised among us. This research culminated with his independent work, in which he explored the difficulties that LGBTQ and HIV+ asylum-seekers face in accessing the medical and social services that they require upon arriving in the U.S. After working on the health policy team at a government consulting firm, specializing in medicaid waivers and marketplace insurance analysis, Liam joined Unite Us in its DC office. Through allowing health and social service providers to join forces while serving the area, he's hoping to better the total health and wellbeing of local residents. While not at work, you can find him running, binging Netflix, and dog sitting.

If Liam could choose three famous best friends, they would be Trevor Noah, Sharice Davids, and Sam Smith.

Annika Gage’s passion for accessible healthcare led her to purse a career in public health that has spanned several continents. She strongly believes that when empowered to do so, communities can work in partnership with healthcare systems to ultimately promote the best possible outcomes. This became abundantly clear as she worked at community-based organizations across sectors in Memphis, Tennessee, while completing a BA in Urban and Community Health at Rhodes College. After graduation, she moved to India, where she worked with the Ashoka Foundation to pilot a digital survey on nutrition in rural schools. She then shifted to work on scaling an innovative wearable used to save vulnerable newborns in resource-limited contexts. During this time, she helped structure national implementations of the innovation in partnership with UNICEF and Ministries of Health in Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Outside of work, Annika enjoys finding the best deals, avoiding cilantro, and eating bread across the world.

If she could be friends with three famous people, they would have to be Tiffany Haddish, Mae West, and Samantha Power.

Mikayla has a deep passion for public health and improving the lives of vulnerable populations in communities, especially for how SDoH impact health outcomes. After graduating from SUNY Cortland with a B.S. in Community Health, she went on to obtain her MPH in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior from the University of South Carolina. After graduating, Mikayla moved to Charlotte, NC and has since worked to improve the health of disadvantaged communities through the availability and accessibility of health and social services.
In her free time, Mikayla enjoys anything fitness related (especially running), hanging out with her dog Willow and exploring the ever-growing Charlotte restaurant scene with her husband.

If Mikayla could choose three famous best friends, they would be Rihanna, Kaitlyn Bristowe and Chrissy Teigen.

Simply put, Kate has a passion for helping people. A native of western North Carolina, Kate attended Appalachian State University, earning a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy. She worked for nearly ten years in the non-profit sector as a board certified clinical music therapist (MT-BC) – first in Chicago in hospice and palliative care, and then with children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities in the school systems and communities of theNC Triangle. Ready for a new challenge, Kate transitioned into the customer success world at an online learning management company focused on compliance and continuing education training for healthcare professionals. Kate is excited to now be part of the Unite Us team, and the mission to build stronger, healthier communities. Kate is a proud resident of Durham, NC; she and her husband love to explore the Bull City, especially local businesses, art, music, and food culture. She is critter mama to rescue animals Tater, the one-eyed orange tabby, and June the beagle. She loves crafting, cooking, design, and of course, making music.

If Kate could choose three famous best friends, they would be Dolly Parton, Michelle Obama, and Karen Kilgariff.

Reetu brings her deep experience in health care and digital health to her role as the West Coast Director at Unite Us, where her focus is implementation of Unite Us for Kaiser Permanenete on the West Coast. Prior to joining Unite Us, Reetu worked for digital health companies focused on virtual care and women's health and for a decade at Kaiser Permanente. Working at Kaiser Permanente on partnerships to help seniors age at home, Reetu learned about social care needs and gaps and developed a passion for looking at the intersection of health care and technology to enable scalable solutions that improve quality of all aspects of health and human wellbeing. Reetu has a MBA and Masters in Economics from The Ohio State University. Outside of work, Reetu loves to travel to new places and learn about the local history and people.

If Reetu could choose three famous best friends, they would be Brené Brown, Hermonine Granger, Indra Nooyi.

In school and work, Jonathan developed a passion for connecting health and technology to improve outcomes and increase accessibility to key resources. He attended Tulane University for both undergrad and graduate school where he studied public health and health systems development. His graduate research focused on how blockchain technology could impact health care. In the time between undergrad and graduate school, Jonathan worked as a health coach and operations analyst for a digital health startup based in Palo Alto and attended a coding boot camp in his hometown of Albuquerque. He also has experience working with community health programs, mentorship programs, and more. During grad school, Jonathan worked as a line cook and taught K-8th grade kids how to cook. Outside of work Jonathan loves to eat and cook new tasty dishes, play rugby, and cheer on the New Orleans Saints. Who Dat!

If Jonathan could choose three famous friends, they would be Jackie Robinson, Samin Nosrat, and James Blake.

As a child, Mara would often accompany her father, a family physician, on house calls across rural Tennessee and on his weekly visits to provide care at the county jail. It was on these trips that she began to gain an appreciation for the complex nature of health and the impact of social determinants. These experiences spurred Mara’s interest in public health and she spent eleven years working as a prevention manager, developing and implementing programs to address the complex needs of vulnerable populations. Most recently, Mara worked for the City of New Orleans Health Department developing cross-sector partnerships and coordinating expert working groups to address systemic issues within New Orleans health.

If Mara could choose three famous friends, they would be Terry Gross, Dolly Parton, and Leah Chase.

A lifelong Texan, Hannah ran home to escape the brutal winters of South Bend, IN immediately after graduating from Notre Dame (Go Irish!). Upon returning to San Antonio, Hannah started down her human services career path serving such diverse populations as homeless youth, low-income families, immigrant and asylum-seekers. This work, at the direct client-service level, helped Hannah develop her knowledge of community resources and recognize the gaps in coordinated care. After taking on roles in nonprofit administration, quality, data analysis, and training, Hannah dedicated herself to finding ways to improve client outcomes and increase efficiency, often turning to technology. Most recently, working with Texas Health and Human Services to recruit, train, and support community-based organizations with using a web-based application for public benefits programs, Hannah was able to expand her relationships with community partners and share the advent of human services technology. Hannah is excited to join the Unite Us team to continue this advocacy and help work to close the gaps in care. You can find Hannah enjoying Taco Tuesdays with her family, hanging out with her fur baby Reese, or seeking out the best new restaurant or live-music venue with her hubby.

If Hannah could choose three famous friends, they would be Molly Bloom, Anthony Bourdain, and Dagny Taggart.

Originally from Santiago, Chile, Celia moved to Portland, Oregon to study sociology at Lewis & Clark College and then also received her Masters Degree in Public Health from Portland State University. During the last 10-years Celia has created programs to serve immigrants and refugee communities, increase access to health care and culturally specific social services, and strengthen the Community Health Worker workforce throughout Oregon. Celia is dedicated to working with communities to enhance collaboration, address health equity and improve outcomes for all.

If Celia could choose three famous friends, they would be Lizzo, Michelle Obama, and Violeta Parra.

Serving others and developing better processes have been two organizing principles for Eugene, leading him into the healthcare sector where opportunities to innovate in both abound. He studied Public Health at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he also worked as a patient advocate based in Hasbro Children’s Hospital. His experience working with families and community-based organizations has instilled in him the belief that empathy and efficiency are crucial to the experience of care, and even more so for its coordination--which brings him to Unite Us! Eugene is excited to bring this experience and understanding to the team. Outside the office, he can be found writing, walking, or sitting in silence.

If Eugene could have three famous best friends, they would be Ron Swanson, Leslie Knope, and April Ludgate.

Alyssa's passion for equitable health care opportunities and improved population health led her to receive her BS in Social Work and Education Studies at Skidmore College and her MSW at the University of Pennsylvania. As an intern for Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, she saw the need for high-quality resources in vulnerable communities. Born and raised in NYC Alyssa is excited to be home and join the Unite Us team.

If Alyssa could choose three famous best friends, they would be Barack Obama, Ellen DeGeneres, and Cecile Richards.

A friendly and energetic people person, Brian strives to make every customer feel like part of the Unite Us family. For the past three years, Brian has worked alongside innovative communities to design and implement the Unite Us solution. He finds joy in teaching both his colleagues and clients and in watching them succeed.
With a background in Sales and Service, and a Bachelor's in European History, Brian's experience is as assorted as his personality. While not at work, you can find him slaying dragons and in your neighborhood tavern.

If Brian could have three famous best friends, they would be Tyrion Lannister, Qui-Gon Jin, and Dwayne ``The Rock`` Johnson.

Before joining Unite Us, Devon worked in the healthcare event planning and continuing medical education field, as well as non-profit management and hospitality. In these roles, she discovered a passion for helping people through working within the public health industry. She is from Charleston, West Virginia where she was born and raised. Devon graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Public Relations, and a Master of Public Administration.
Devon's passion to help better her state led her to work as a fellow for the West Virginia Legislature, where she helped write and abstract crucial legislation for West Virginia. In her free time she enjoys cheering for the Mountaineers, Orangetheory Fitness, cooking and being a dog mom to Lou, her pomeranian.

If Devon could choose three famous best friends, they would be Ellen Degeneres, Chrissy Teigen, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Andrea comes to Unite Us with a background in public health has spent her career in a variety of public health and human services roles supporting policy, strategy, and innovation in both government and non-profit organizations. Within each of these roles, she has had the opportunity to pursue her passion for health equity and serving minority and under-resourced populations. Although growing up a bit of a nomad, she considers southeastern Virginia home despite moving to Los Angeles area, where she now lives. Andrea loves to work collaboratively to solve problems, building consensus and support across stakeholders, especially when it leads to improved health outcomes and service delivery in communities. As the Senior Account Manager for the Los Angeles area, she is eager to use her skills to work alongside the team to develop and support the network implementation and expansion in southern California. When not in the office, she loves to spend time with family and friends, read every book she can get her hands on, travel, and eat fantastic new foods.

If Andrea could choose three famous best friends, they would be Edna St. Vincent Millay, Nelson Mandela, and Bryan Stevenson.

A New Jersey native, Marisa attended the University of Arizona and received her B.S in speech, language, and hearing sciences. Longing to make a direct impact in local communities, she subsequently completed her MPH. After gaining experience from various nonprofits, she learned that innovative thinking and the power of technology could transform how care is received within our society. Marisa is passionate about public health and addressing the social injustices various communities face. She found Unite Us by her drive in seeking out work that is both meaningful and positively contributing to the fragmented areas of society. Marisa’s determination to improve society as a whole through innovation has empowered her to pursue an MBA at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. When she’s not at Unite Us, you can find her exploring NYC with her husband, learning about different cultures, or meditating!

If she could have three famous friends, they would be Trevor Noah, Mindy Kaling, and Michelle Obama.

Originally hailing from the Albany area, Christopher has spent most of his career working to improve the health of vulnerable populations in and around the boroughs of New York City. After finishing a B.A. in History at Yale University with a concentration in public health ethics, he completed his MPH at Columbia University, where he examined the impact of social determinants of health on the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. He most recently spent five years managing system-level projects and initiatives for Northwell Health and has loved reconnecting with his passion for strategic community capacity building as a member of the Unite Us team. In his spare time, he can be found singing in the semi-professional chamber chorus he co-founded in 2014, spending hours browsing the historical series on Wikipedia, or scouring Brooklyn for a red sauce as good as his grandmother’s.

If Christopher could choose three famous friends, they would be Bill Nye (the Science Guy), Rihanna, and Amy Sedaris.

An alumna of NYU with a BA in Anthropology and Spanish, Angela has always been interested in helping vulnerable communities gain access to social services and healthcare. After serving in AmeriCorps, connecting low-income communities to nutrition resources, she worked with Care for the Homeless, a network of FQHCs serving homeless men, women, and children. Angela’s passion for improving health and social service systems through the use of data and technology developed at CFH as she launched new programs, managed federal grants, and supervised clinic administration. Angela is excited to bring her background in non-profit and operations management to the Unite Us team! Outside of the office, Angela enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, seeing live music, mentoring students, and traveling.

If Angela could choose three famous best friends they would be Janelle Monae, Michelle Obama, and Octavia Butler.

After receiving her BA in Psychology and minor in Spanish Language from the University of Maryland, Emily worked in care navigation at a Federally Qualified Health Center serving Washington, DC's diverse patient population. She learned firsthand how social determinants of health can hinder a patient's health, which made her want to impact change at a systematic level. This inspired her to receive her MPH from George Washington University to obtain formal training on how to bridge gaps for marginalized communities to be healthy. Outside of the office, you can find Emily running around Prospect Park, talking about how much she wants a puppy, or dragging her fiancé to try a new Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn.

If Emily could choose three famous best friends, they would be Julia Roberts, Chance the Rapper, and Michael Scott.

After Dorai completed her military service in the Israeli Defense Force, she went on a backpacking journey for 5 months throughout Central America. Her 5 month journey extended to almost 7 years when she decided to build her life in California. After she completed her AA’s in Global studies & Sociology at SBCC, she transferred to University of California, Berkeley where she completed her BS in Environmental Sustainability & Food Systems. During her Bachelor's she was exposed to environmental & social problems and how they are interconnected with human health. She found her passion lies within public health, and collaborated closely with Food Systems co-lead at Cornell University on a professional research in the field of Global Nutritional Health, where she abstracted comparative data analysis of fish species in Africa & Bangladesh to minimize hunger. Her interests in innovation sparked during her experience in Business Innovation for Sustainability internship in Geneva, Switzerland where she studied supply chains' data of companies to discover solutions for cost optimization while minimizing social and environmental impacts. Outside of the office, as a certified Lagree Fitness trainer, she is trying to align those two passions together. She loves to explore food options in the city, travel, and dogs and sloths are her favorites animals.

If Dorai could meet three famous people they would be Mahatma Gandhi, David Schwimmer, and Golda Meir.

As part of the Account Management team, Emma is passionate about connecting community members to high quality, integrated healthcare services. From her work as a behavioral health clinician in a variety of healthcare settings, she has seen firsthand the role that social determinants play in overall health and wellbeing. She started her career as a teacher in inner-city New York City public schools before pursuing her Master’s degree in Social Work at Columbia University. Prior to joining Unite Us, Emma worked for a citywide public mental health initiative as part of ThriveNYC under the De Blasio administration, in partnership with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The initiative’s aim was to expand the behavioral health workforce, transform service delivery models through utilization of evidence-based practices and close the treatment gap in the highest need communities. While not at work, Emma enjoys running in Central Park, listening to podcasts and trying new restaurants around NYC.

If Emma could choose three famous best friends they would be Michelle Obama, Brené Brown and Oprah.

After receiving her LMSW degree with a focus in Community Organizing Planning, and Development from the Silberman School of Social work at Hunter College, Brittany worked on New York State's Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program developing innovative pilots to better serve high utilizers of emergency services. She is passionate about solving complex problems within the healthcare community at a macro policy level. During her free time, Brittany enjoys traveling, baking, going to the beach, and can often be found shopping all over New York City - she loves a good deal!

If Brittany could choose three famous best friends, they would be Abbi Jacobson/Ilana Glazer (who of course count as one), Lizzo, and Jonathan Van Ness.

Hannah came to Unite Us to pursue her passion for social entrepreneurship and community development. She was most recently in Santiago de Chile, where she taught business English at one of the country’s leading social enterprises and was instrumental in the successful B Corp bid of ÓBOLO Chocolate (free samples were included). Hannah is a North Carolina native (Go Heels!) and previously worked in Raleigh as a Senior Associate at Coleman Research. Hannah graduated from Cornell University in 2015 and did indeed witness Andy from The Office giving a speech on campus.

If Hannah could choose three famous friends, they’d be Condoleezza Rice, Jennifer Lopez, and Tim Keller.

After completing her dual-degree in Public Health and Business Administration at The George Washington University in D.C., Carole moved back to her hometown of NYC to get involved in the health-tech space. She's spent most of her career supporting the healthcare sector to leverage technology to expand their impact on population health. She is passionate about how access to healthy food and transportation play a critical role in a person's overall health and feels lucky to be part of a team addressing these issues. She loves to travel abroad and has visited over 20 countries!

If Carole could choose three famous best friends, they would be John Stewart, Michelle Obama, and Lizzo (duh!).

Olivia is a Louisville native, and has spent her career in the area helping to build community and positive impacts through youth development programming, volunteer management, and civic engagement work. She completed a Corporate & Organizational Communication degree at Western Kentucky University, and is currently pursuing her MBA with the University of Louisville.
As a Customer Success Manager, Olivia’s outgoing nature, enthusiasm for relationship-building, and experience in client support will be instrumental in increasing accessibility and visibility of health and human services available to Kentuckians. Olivia has a passion for equality, particularly access to resources to help individuals ensure they can be happy, healthy, and safe in their communities. Unite Us works to provide connection and opportunity for community members to access the care and resources they need to thrive.

If Olivia could choose three famous best friends, they would be Michelle Obama, Ellen Degeneres, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

After graduating from NC State University, Abbie’s career has weaved through hospitality, sales, government affairs, and non-profit management before her most recent role as Executive Director for the Raleigh-Wake Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness, a Lead Agency for homelessness and housing systems in Raleigh, NC where she resides with her family. Abbie has a passion for social change and equitable quality of life for all people. As a Community Engagement Manager, she believes that her role will contribute to addressing the needs of individuals and families in crisis and that real changes can be made to system-wide processes currently in place. Being part of the growing movement around whole-health care is motivating and Abbie looks forward to helping communities find connectivity and support for their clients and neighbors.

If Abbie could choose three famous best friends, they would be Leslie Knope, Florence Welch, and Ellen DeGeneres.

Originally from Mexico, Adriana brings a passion for diversity, community engagement, and an ability to find creative solutions to community concerns. After getting a psychology degree in Mexico, Adriana moved to United States and received a certificate in nonprofit management from Georgetown University. Adriana has worked in the nonprofit sector supporting vulnerable populations in different capacites, from reducing health disparities in the Latino community to supporting the development of programs focused on improving the outcomes of children and youth in the foster care system. Adriana has also served as the co-chair of a local Health and Equity Initiative and is committed to bringing people together to work collaboratively.

If she could choose three famous friends, they would be Sonia Sotomayor, Trevor Noah, and Guillermo del Toro.

After graduating from the University of South Florida with a PhD in Applied Medicial Anthropology and a Masters in Public Health, Amanda led the Division of Research as a Faculy member at the University of South Florida Diabetes Center, focusing on prevention. Paired with her studies at Georgetown University where she earned a Masters degree in International Relations with a focus on human rights for transnational migrants and refugees, she has centered her career on addressing health inequities throughout diverse communities. Amanda is passionate about improving access to clinical care and social resources, while informing structural and policy level systems of change. She is thrilled to be part of the Unite Us team, helping to address those challenges in partnership with her local community of Tampa Bay! In her free time, Amanda loves spending her days at the beach with her family, traveling, and spending as much time as possible outside in the Florida Sunshine! She particularly loves taking her kids on National Park adventures and when she’s not working, she’s likely planning her next big trip!

If Amanda could choose three famous people to be her best friend, she would choose Tina Fey, David Sedaris, and Oprah.

Growing up in the urban community of Lynn, MA Diana believes in equal access and opportunity for all regardless of economic or educational status. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Hospitality Concentration, Diana chose to serve with AmeriCorps. She brings experience working with a diverse array of populations, and understands the importance of meeting people where they are at in order to make them feel heard and understood. A proud Afrolatinx Dominican, she carries her intersecting identities proudly and enjoys learning from other cultures and life experiences.

If Diana could choose three famous best friends, they would be: Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, and Chance the Rapper.

After receiving her BA in Public Health at the University of Rochester, Vivi received her MPH in Epidemiology and Health Policy and Practice at Columbia University. Through a public health and technology lens, Vivi aims to understand how innovations can be used to make health systems and healthcare access more efficient and effective for vulnerable populations. Her array of experiences include exploring health technology through a policy lens at the National Academy of Medicine, conducting health technology research from a global perspective at Aix-Marseille Universite, and analyzing uptake of innovative tools at the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Columbia University. Additionally, Vivi is passionate about global health and has experience working in France, Niger, and Vietnam. She is excited to see how healthcare technology can support and bridge healthcare gaps within developing countries’ infrastructure to produce healthier communities. Outside of work, Vivi enjoys traveling, being immersed in different cultures, and coffee and tea tasting.

If Vivi could have three famous best friends, they would be Justin Baldoni, Keanu Reaves, and Michael B. Jordan.

As a member of the customer success team at Unite Us, Rachael is passionate about the evolution of human service delivery and ensuring quality of care for those in need. Based in Rochester, NY, she received a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College and was a member of the Phi Alpha Honor Society, Mu Omega Chapter. Rachael has experience working with vulnerable populations in emergency family services and various housing programs. In her work, Rachael has been a partner of Unite Us for the last 3 years, allowing her to bring a unique perspective to the team. In her spare time, Rachael enjoys spending time on Canandaigua Lake with her husband and traveling.

If Rachael could pick three famous best friends they would be Lucille Ball, Queen Elizabeth II, and Tyrion Lannister.

Dhanyel is a Public Health professional committed to increasing health equity through innovation. While earning a Masters in Public Health from George Washington University, Dhanyel launched her career at an FQHC. During her time there she established several programs to expand patient services and was instrumental in helping gain PCMH certification. Dhanyel believes that addressing the unmet social needs of individuals and communities is critical to reducing preventable health disparities. Outside of work, Amber enjoys traveling abroad, cooking and curating new tea blends.

If she could choose three famous best friends, they would be Rihanna, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Zora Neale Hurston.

Originally from South Florida, Constance received her BS at the University of Miami with a major in Neuroscience. She went on to earn her Master of Public Health at Columbia University where she focused her studies on and is passionate about determinants of health and empowering underrepresented minorities. She worked at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on the Community Health Profiles which are used to highlight the disparities among neighborhoods, and to consequntly encourage and aid community engagement and action. On the side, she enjoys teaching children how to code. She currently lives in vibrant Washington Heights and loves going to the movies, listening to audiobooks/podcasts, and trying new food with her friends.

If she could choose three famous best friends, they would be Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audrey Hepburn, and Michelle Obama.

Kelly graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Health Services Administration. She started out her career in the hospital setting and loved finding ways to increase patient volume using EMRs and improve inefficiencies to ensure quality care for the patient. She is currently completing her Executive Leadership MBA at James Madison University. Outside of work and school, Kelly loves (pretending) she’s artistic - painting, drawing, decorating. She loves living by the water, currently living in Newport News, Virginia with her husband Andy, and her two four legged sons Kato and Cooper.

If Kelly could choose three famous friends, they’d be Jay Shetty, Ellen DeGeneres, and Sara Bareilles.

Vaibhav, fondly called Vibes holds a medical degree, having graduated and practiced in India for a while. Understanding the need to be out of the hospital and looking at a community as a whole to improve health, he decided to pursue public health at NYU and fell in love with it. Having the opportunity to work at the World Food Programme and NYU Langone Health, it reaffirmed his decision to work in the public health field. He is passionate about promoting health equity and working with communities to give them the power to take control of their health. In his spare time, he loves reading, hanging with his friends and watching movies. He considers himself a movie fact rainman.

If Vibes could choose three famous friends, they would be John Krasinski, Amy Poehler, and Trevor Noah.

Noah graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles with a degree in Psychology. Soon after graduation he began working at Kaiser Permanente as a project manager for patient transportation projects, medical device integration projects, and bioethics. Noah is passionate about finding ways to use technology and innovation to improve patient and community access to healthcare. Currently, Noah is in the process of earning his Masters in Public Policy from the University of Southern California. Outside of work and school, Noah is a passionate LA sports fan and a dog-dad to his clumsy boy named Hooper.

If Noah could choose three famous friends, they would be John Legend, James Corden, and Lebron James.

Brenna comes to us from the management consulting industry in the health care segment. Brenna has lived in 11 states growing up as a coach's daughter and then as a military spouse. After decades of transient living, Brenna has established her roots in Atlanta, GA with her husband and children. Brenna attended Auburn University and was one of the first females to graduate with a degree in Supply Chain Management. Her studies helped her to discover a passion for process and efficiency.

As the Senior Account Manager for the Atlanta area, she is excited to be a part of a team that is passionate about ensuring all people have access to social and health services. In her free time, you will find her spending time with her young children, watching football, working out and traveling.

If Brenna could choose three famous best friends they would be Reese Witherspoon, Russell Wilson, and Mindy Kaling.

Since graduating with a Masters degree from Colorado State University, Katie has spent the last 10 years working for community based organizations. Her focus was building capacity and scaling a national network of YMCAs to deliver evidence-based health programs to support their communities in preventing and managing chronic diseases. She fostered collaboration to encourage clinical-to-community referral systems and sustainable partnerships. Throughout this time, she championed the role CBOs play in addressing social determinants of health, while seeing a critical need for large scale infrastructure to coordinate care needs that are often layered and complex to effectively deliver health outcomes to vulnerable populations.

Katie, her husband and two children have made their home in the foothills of northern Colorado and she enjoys getting outdoors with her family, cooking and reading.

If Katie could choose three famous best friends they would be Samin Nosrat, Michelle Obama and Kristen Bell.

Ryan has spent most of his career working in healthcare technology where he developed a passion for helping others. Medicine and healthcare have provided a platform for Ryan to push himself to try new things and continue to develop as a professional. He has also worked in third party logistics where he learned more about software integrations which peaked his interest to work in more technical roles. Unite Us has offered an opportunity for Ryan to do just this, all while following his goals of helping those in need and contributing to a team of hardworking individuals.
Ryan enjoys many activities such as playing tennis and golf, lounging at the beach, doing yoga, taking hikes, and going camping. Ryan was born and raised in Los Angeles where he still lives today, patiently waiting for the Dodgers to win a World Series.

If Ryan could choose three famous friends, they would be Leonardo DiCaprio, Dave Chapelle, and Tony Stark.

Nikki Odofin joins Unite Us with a passion for social justice reform and a background in healthcare administration and laboratory diagnostic operations. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University of Louisiana, she went on to complete her Master of Science in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. Nikki's experience includes working as a laboratory Account Executive and IT Project Manager for large scale new development implementation and integration efforts. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, meditation, and any activities related to music.

If Nikki could choose three famous best friends, they would be Michelle Obama, Issa Rae, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

Jenny comes to Unite Us with a background in health policy, and is passionate about ensuring individuals and families have access to quality health care and resources. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Health and Societies, she spent two years researching maternal and child health policy at The Urban Institute's Health Policy Center in Washington, D.C. She then spent 6 months living in Melbourne, Australia, where she enjoyed the amazing coffee and weather, before moving to New York.

If Jenny could choose three famous best friends, they would be Emma Watson, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Serena Williams.

Hannah comes to Unite Us from a background in non-profit management and education. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a double major in Women and Gender Studies and Spanish Literature, Hannah moved to San Francisco to begin her career working in youth development. With a Master’s in Education and Administrative Leadership, she strives to help individuals build skills and proactively plan to achieve their goals. Hannah. has a strong passion for building capacity in communities and examining social structures.Originally from the mountains of Colorado, she enjoys being outdoors, primarly on a mountain bike, doing Ashtanga yoga, and exploring all aspects of the culinary world.

If Hannah could choose three famous best friends, they would be Brené Brown, Frida Kahlo, and Amy Poehler.

Molly's background in public health began with a desire to have a positive impact on the health of her community. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor's in Public Health, she went on to pursue her Master's of Public Health concentrating in behavioral sciences and health promotion. Through her professional work with organizations based in health equity and access, she developed an interest in the need to bridge the gaps between health care and human services while focusing on whole-person wellness. She is thrilled to bring her experience to uphold the mission of Unite Us through the coordination of care while addressing the social determinants of health. In her free time, Molly enjoys spending time outdoors, seeing live music, watching documentaries and traveling.

If Molly could choose three famous best friends, they would be Jenny Slate, Cheryl Strayed and Jessica Williams.

Originally from Memphis, TN, Rachel is passionate about connecting community members to resources and closing the loop on client and patient care. She has a background in international development, marketing, and SaaS customer success as well as global experience studying/working in Senegal, France, Nepal, Ghana, Tanzania, Abu Dhabi, and Cuba. She has a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Washington University in St. Louis and an MPH from NYU. She enjoys travel, group fitness, walking around New York, and ice cream.

If Rachel could choose three famous best friends, they would be Barack Obama, Brené Brown, and Reese Witherspoon.

Bill is passionate about developing products that positively affect the lives of others. Since graduating from Illinois Tech in 2009, he has spent his time building a wide variety of products including websites, iPhone apps, and other software solutions. A product of the midwest, Bill loves the outdoors and has a strong do-it-yourself attitude which he uses to encourage others not to be afraid to tackle their problems head-on.

Brad has been building software products for start-ups since leaving the military. After graduating from Ohio State University, Brad joined the United States Army and served on deployments to Iraq and Africa. His leadership experience in the military has played a crucial role in helping manage the rapidly expanding team of technologists at Unite Us. His background is in full-stack software development, which has been important for understanding all the factors involved in deliver high-quality software from inception all the way to production.

Sherard is originally from Trinidad and Tobago and moved to the US right after high school. He earned a BS in Math from Adelphi University and an MS in Computer Science from NYU. Over his career, he's crafted robust, scalable user experiences in a variety of technologies for several highly-trafficked sites including American Express, The Huffington Post and The Knot. This Spotify power-user enjoys biking around the city in summer, long weekends on the couch playing video games and shiny, new tech toys.

If Sherard could choose three famous best friends, they would be Barack Obama, Dave Chappelle, and Alexander the Great.

Aaron has spent many years working directly with at-risk populations, both in inpatient psychiatry and as a special education teacher in Brooklyn. He got into programming as technology became more closely integrated into his classrooms. After it dawned on him that he might be able to earn a living building things with words, he went back to school to earn a BS in Computer Science, then filled in the gaps by completing Flatiron School’s software engineering bootcamp. In his free time he enjoys playing and watching basketball with his two boys and listening to anything that has a a beat.

If Aaron could choose three famous best friends, they would be Buddha, MLK, and Kawhi Leonard.

Tom is originally from France where he worked as a freelance web developer for four years after having experience in industrial and database software development. His keenness for making things beautiful and functional comes from his interest in design and architecture. He likes finding new ways to solve common problems. In his free time, Tom enjoys discovering places and people.

If Tom could choose three famous best friends, they would be Charles Eames, Tim Burton, and Magic Johnson.

Jarret Bryan is a software engineer and creative technologist who is passionate about exploring the social and cultural possibilities that tech can offer. He earned a B.A. from Brown University in Science & Technology Studies. In his free time, Jarret plays Dungeons and Dragons and listens to too many podcasts.

Costa has spent his entire career in technology across multiple industries from managed services, retail, healthcare providers, and healthcare payors. Home is Cincinnati where most of his family live, and currently resides in Phoenix. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Thomas More College and a Master of Science from Northern Kentucky University. As the son of a clergyman he grew up in a life of service to the community. He wants to continue serving the community through his talents in technology. Costa believes technology is a powerful tool that can be wield for better outcomes. When not working he and his wife take every opportunity to travel, eat, drink, and adventure.

If Costa could choose three famous best friends, they would be St. John Chrysostom, Anthony Bourdain, and Neil Gaiman.

Micah moved up to New York 15 years ago and worked his way through Queens College earning a BS in Graphic Design. After spending two years as a freelance graphic designer he chose to dive into web development. He enjoys learning new technologies and is motivated to continuously improve himself professionally. In his free time, he can be found making arts and crafts with his wife Debra and their two daughters.

If Micah could choose 3 famous best friends they would be Claude Monet, Tom Rowlands/Ed Simmons, and Tom Brown Jr.

Originally from Paris, Abdoulaye started working for one of the largest french IPTV to improve their end-user experience. After a few years, he relocated to New York City where he continued to expand his skillset in Quality Assurance Engineering. Before joining Unite Us, he led the QA efforts of several media companies in the US including NBC Universal and AT&T which resulted in better products and contents being delivered to the public.

Abdoulaye holds a MS degree in Computer Science from Institut Mines-Télécom (France) and Polytechnique Montréal (Canada).

In his free time, Abdoulaye enjoys reading biographies, traveling with friends and family and attending Broadway shows. You can also catch him running up and down a basketball court on a beautiful day or at the gym.

If Abdoulaye could choose 3 famous best friends they would be Thomas Edison, Isabel Martínez de Perón, and Kobe Bryant.

After graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in American History and English, Bita learned how to write code and worked on a number of open-source projects. In 2017, Bita moved to NYC from California with her dog, Django, and joined Unite Us where she is able to combine her enthusiasm for programming and problem-solving with her passion for helping others. She enjoys photography, watching documentaries, reading historical biographies, and the Oxford comma.

If Bita could choose three famous best friends, they would be Tom Hanks, Kristen Bell, and Hedy Lamarr.

While completing her bachelors degree in trumpet performance at Rutgers University, Leah developed an interest in software development through online tutorials and messing around with HTML. She followed this spark after graduation, becoming a QA engineer at a product engineering firm, and later finding her way to Unite Us. She appreciates the opportunity to use technology to make a difference in the lives of others. Outside of work, Leah enjoys seeing live music, playing ultimate frisbee, and curling up with a good book. She also does a mean crossword puzzle.

If Leah could have three famous best friends, they would be Nadia Bolz-Weber, Julien Baker, and Claire Saffitz.

Kevin has worn a lot of hats in his life, but only the kinds that don’t mess up his hair. Before becoming a developer in 2012, he spent time as a deli manager, college soccer coach and assistant editor, making dog and cat television shows for Animal Planet. Kevin ended up getting his Masters in Computer Science and now utilizes his creative and technical skills to write clean, readable code (he also appreciates a nice UI). When he’s not riding the information superhighway, Kevin enjoys playing soccer, watching movies and hanging out with his wife, Jill, their 5 lb. dog, A.C. Slater and their 20-something lb. son, Leonardo.

If Kevin could choose three famous best friends, they would be Maya Rudolph, Phil Lynott, and the Brother From Teen Witch.

Art earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the University of Maine. After working as a software developer for a while, he went back to school to earn his Master's in Computer Science at the University of Kentucky. He has worked for health care focused companies most of his career.

If Art could choose three famous best friends, they would be N. K. Jemisin, Zoë Keating, and Hayao Miyazaki.

Ron began his career in software testing upon returning to the US after spending time teaching conversational English abroad in China. Ever since he has enjoyed helping startups and digital agencies deliver high-quality software both as a team lead and an individual contributor. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, traveling, and finding new music.

If Ron could choose three best famous friends, they would be Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sade Adu, and Anthony Bourdain.

George has been developing software for over 10 years and considers it his true passion. He loves the challenge of making software as scalable and performant as possible. After serving five years in the United States Army, including a tour in Afghanistan, George attended Arizona State University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. In his free time, he enjoys spending all of the time he can with his wife and two little ones.

If George could choose three famous friends, they would be Dennis Ritchie, Pancho Villa, and Jack Kerouac.

Daniel graduated from Lehigh University in 2016 with a B.A. in political science. He worked as a legal assistant for a year and a half before deciding to learn how to code. He self-studied for a few months before attending a coding bootcamp in NYC, and afterward found his way to Unite Us. On his down time, Daniel enjoys playing basketball, sketching and watching movies.

If Daniel could choose three famous best friends, they would be Eric Liddell, Jack Johnson and Jimmy Chin.

Alex has had an interesting journey to where he is now. Graduating from University of California San Diego with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, he moved to Austin Texas for three years to work as a Semiconductor Engineer. Realizing that his current industry wasn’t satisfying him from a technical perspective, he found a new passion in coding and web development. He moved to New York to start a new career and now finds himself challenging himself everyday with new technologies. In his free time, Alex likes to travel and explore.

If Alex could choose three famous best friends, they would be Calvin, Hobbes, and Drake.

Gordo is a self-taught systems engineer and architect with over 15 years of experience designing, building and maintaining highly available, high load front-end and back-end infrastructures. His depth of technical expertise includes everything from ground-up network topology design, hardware builds, server deployment, server tuning, API development, performance optimization, database administration, development of custom front-end and back-end web applications, enterprise mobile apps, real-time custom business analytics platforms, and much more. Having worked directly with multiple top fortune 500 companies, he has carried many teams to success as a leader. He has architected and built things like background check applications, point of sale systems, merchant gateways, a video game content management system, lab information management systems, data analysis platforms, data collection applications, business intelligence and automation systems, and much more. His hobbies include photography, music production, hiking, and billiards.

If he could choose three famous friends, he would love to pick the brains of Nikola Tesla, Charles Steinmetz, and Lee Felsenstein.

Carol began testing software while pursuing her MFA in creative writing. By the time she graduated, her love for engineering — and for breaking things — developed into a compelling career path. Carol has led QA on solutions for startups and enterprise companies, consistently improving quality of service. Outside of work she takes advantage of NYC's bountiful art, theater, and poetry offerings.

If Carol could choose three famous best friends, they would be Hilma af Klint, Audre Lorde, and Etel Adnan.

After graduating with a degree in physics from Mount Allison University in Canada, Jacob spent several years working as a geophysicist, collecting data on mountains and glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon. He found his way out of the mountains and made a career transition to software development, working in Toronto and Virginia before landing in New York City. Jacob enjoys learning new technologies and using them to solve meaningful problems. In his spare time he jogs, meditates and attempts to fly a kite in Prospect Park, so far with limited success.

If Jacob could choose three famous best friends, they would be Carl Sagan, Bill Watterson, and Dennis Ritchie.

Sarah is a Software Engineer at Unite Us who is passionate about Web technology and building impactful software for our partners. After graduating from New York University with a degree in Economics, she began her career working to improve patient outcomes in the Clinical Research Department of Memorial Sloan Kettering. Through her work and curiosity, she discovered the field of Software Development and graduated from the Flatiron School. She loves the constantly evolving nature and technical breadth of working on modern web applications. Outside of work, she loves traveling and listening to live music.

If Sarah could choose three famous best friends, they would be Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama, and Michael Scott (from the Office).

Tyler spent a number of years in a touring band, where he was both the bass player and the de facto IT guy. Since then he has worked at digital agencies and startups as a software engineer. When he is not programming, he enjoys playing music and listening to Peter and the Wolf with his four year-old. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Maya, and their daughters, Noa and Alma.

If Tyler could choose three famous best friends, they would be Fred Rogers, John Coltrane, and Bach.

From day one, Mo has worked his way up from and built QA experience working at a small smart-home security startup, a mobile ad-tech company and a usage-based insurance telematics firm. He is British and a US Resident living in New York, but always calls Bradford, United Kingdom home.
Mo attended school in the UK all the way up until graduation from The University of Bradford - he achieved a First Class with Honours in BSc Web Design & Technology.
Mo has joined Unite Us as a Software Engineer in Test, bringing a wide array of knowledge and skills on board that he has attained over the years. He believes one of his goals is to provide vital input and join the current growth of the QA team in order to create maintainability and scalability of QA operations around the projected growth of the business.
Mo believes not only at the place of work, but anywhere including in and out of personal lives that “being a good human” is the key to success to team, family, friends and any other kind of relationship that can materialise from meeting people.

If Mohammed could choose three famous best friends, they would be Bernie Sanders, David Beckham, and Bill Gates.

Valerie Maldonado went to school at the University of Michigan for Computer Engineering and currently lives in Little Italy in the Bronx, which she considers home. She has previously worked at Scholastic in their e-commerce sites as a Quality Engineer and more recently as an SDET at Blue State and EveryAction on their SaaS products. She likes taking on challenging work and not afraid to make mistakes and get back to the drawing board if necessary. She hopes to make an impact by making processes faster and easier for those involved.

If Valerie had to choose three famous best friends, they would be Jon Stewart, Ellen L. Ochoa, and Selena Quintanilla.

Steve is a reformed attorney and former non-profiteer. Fresh out of law school, he clerked for a Criminal Division judge in the Newark, NJ Superior Court. Later, he dug into a corporate litigation career. Before long, Steve was overcome by his passion for social justice. He joined an NYC antipoverty nonprofit and spent several years helping to bring the program to national scale. Steve was thrilled to join the Unite Us team. Through his Network Development role, he gets to meet tons of great service providers and forward-thinking government leaders. Outside the office, Steve enjoys Mets baseball, news-satire tv programming, and adventurous NYC eats.

If Steve could choose three famous best friends, they would be Imhotep, Hermione Granger, and Bill Murray.

Chris is a Texas native and an alum of West Point and Texas A&M (MBA). After leaving the military in 2013, he transitioned into Oil & Gas focusing on International Operations. Chris believes the strongest asset in the world is people, and loves nothing more than a cohesive and hard working team. He loves all sports, scuba diving, and traveling. Chris lives in Houston, Texas with his dog Canyon.

If Chris could choose three famous best friends, they would be Bill Murray, Wayne Rooney, and James Mattis.

Eric received his Ph.D. in nutritional biology from UC Davis and is a proud Aggie! Soon after graduation, he began to provide evaluation and capacity building consultation to non-profits, foundations, and government organizations. He then joined a health technology start-up to lead their research and go-to-market activities. Eric enjoys using data to demonstrate impact and provide actionable insights, as well as, working alongside organizations making a difference. He was delighted to join Unite Us in the Network Development capacity. Eric lives in San Diego with his wife and two young kids and enjoys reading, eating, and the ocean.

If Eric could choose three famous best friends, they would be C.S. Lewis, Jimi Hendrix, and Charles Darwin.

Read has a public health background with experiences that cut across public policy, innovation management, and program development. Starting in 2010, he spent 8 years in the federal government, spending time in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, the HHS Office of the CTO, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Now based in Oakland, California, Read focuses on Network Development on the West Coast. In this role, he enjoys connecting with and bringing together health systems, CBOs, and policy makers to help chart shared paths forward. In his non-work time, Read is on the Board of the National Center for Healthy Housing, is a court appointed advocate for foster youth in Alameda County, and enjoys wilderness backpacking and most things sport. He grew up in Northeast Texas and has an MPH from Boston University.

If Read could choose three famous friends, they’d be Richard Feynman, Donald Glover, and Pelé.

Sheeba has committed her career to increasing health equity and access to healthcare for those who have historically been marginalized and are considered vulnerable. In the Medicaid space, she has managed and implemented a program for evidenced-based, person-centered policy design, managed primary care networks, designed and tested models of behavioral health integration, and launched innovative tele-mental health programs. She understands the impact of multiple funding streams, effects of psycho-social issues on health, and the strength of coalition building and stakeholder engagement. She obtained a BA in Biology & Society from Cornell University and has a Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan, School of Public Health. In her spare time, you can find her sweating as she struggles to increase her endurance, laughing with family & friends, and curating an eyeglasses collection.

If Sheeba could choose three famous best friends, they would be Steve Biko, Fela Kuti, and Chimamanda Adichie.

After obtaining an English degree from the University of Tampa, Ariana started her career in healthcare with the Florida Medicare QIO as a content writer. After a decade working for a variety of industries, she came to specialize in Proposal Development and Operations. She is excited to be part of the Unite Us team as they work to connect health and social care. Growing up as a military brat, she has lived in 4 countries and 5 states, thus developing a voracious appetite for traveling and good eats.

If Ariana could choose three famous best friends, they would be Haruki Murakami, David Bowie, and Ursula K. LeGuin.

Jake is a native of the great state of Texas, where he grew up in El Paso. He is an alum of United States Military at West Point and holds an MBA from Columbia University. After seven years of service in the Air Defense Artillery (US Army), he transitioned into a business development role in a technology organization where he worked on an early-stage network solution enabling the Internet of Things industry. Jake enjoys cultivating relationships and working with various groups to bring solutions to the forefront of organizations. He truly values the power that a team can bring to any situation. A favorite quote of his is from Phil Jackson: “The strength of the team is the individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”

He loves sports, technology, and his family. Jake lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with his wife (Jenny), and his two children (Mickey and Marieke).

If Jake could choose three famous best friends, they would be Peyton Manning, Trevor Noah, and Paul McCartney.
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John Paul has a passion for building strong communities that address the social determinants of health and lift people out of poverty. He has dedicated the past 20 years of his life to non-profit work managing over 30 different programs encompassing 50 private, city, county, state, and federal funders. His roles in non-profit have included Residential Assistant, Case Manager, Clinical Therapist, Department Director, DSRIP Sr. Project Manager, and Vice President. Through the years his programs have served well over 30,000 individuals and have made or accepted countless referrals. Before joining our team, John Paul was a customer of Unite Us.

If John Paul could choose 3 famous best friends they would be: Chewbacca, George Eastman, and Martin Luther King Jr.

Nick is an ever-curious optimist, finding endless joy in the world's puzzles. Fittingly, Unite Us sits at the intersection of Nick's three main interests: Health, Technology, and Communication. Technology can help us improve efficiency and, he believes, further empower dreamers to keep making all our lives better. Nick received both his BS in Global Community Health and his Master's in Health Communication from George Mason University, where he also served as a speech coach and instructor. When he's not absorbed in the Unite Us product and communities, he can be found listening to podcasts, doodling, and/or playing board games.

If Nick could recruit any 3 famous people as best friends, they would be Demitri Martin, Haruki Murakami, and Sara Quin.

Brian has always dedicated himself to redefining healthcare systems to provide services to those individuals who need it most. After completing his degrees in Cognitive Science and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, he spent two years at Helix, a consumer genetics company. At Helix, he helped develop applications for the Mayo Clinic, Mount Sinai, PerkinElmers, and other healthcare providers. As a California native, he was thrilled at the opportunity to join Unite Us team in New York. He is excited to fix healthcare by building platforms that support preventive healthcare, holistic care, and access for all. Outside of work, he can be found volunteering at a local food incubator for aspiring entrepreneurs, consulting non-profits and companies on product and brand design, and discovering New York’s best restaurants/bakeries.

If Brian could choose three famous best friends, they would be Anne Wojcicki, Jony Ive, and Allie Wong.

Elizabeth has worked in product management for several years across different industries. She is excited to bring her expertise to the more human-focused field of social determinants of health. Elizabeth recieved her BS in Math, BSM in Management, and Masters in Energy Management from Tulane University in New Orleans. When shes away from the computer she's usually training and assistant coaching with her weightlifting team.

Emilia has worked in healthcare and technology in various capacities, and is happy to have settled at the intersection of the two. After studying International Development and Hispanic Studies at Brown University, she spent a few years in Washington DC as a global health consultant. She then moved to New York City and shifted gears for her first foray into tech at the online food ordering service Grubhub/Seamless. She jumped at the opportunity to bring her combined set of skills to the founding team of a patient engagement start-up, where she led product management. Emilia continues to enjoy building solutions for health and social service providers as well as their clients. In her free time, Emilia can be found exploring the city with her beloved dog, Gia.

If Emilia could choose 3 famous best friends they would be Stephen Colbert, Michelle Obama, and Pam/Jim from The Office (package deal).

Monica is the Senior Quantitative Analyst at Unite Us. She is passionate about healthcare and is particularly interested in coming up with innovative solutions that remove barriers to healthcare in vulnerable populations. Her experience in the space includes pricing insurance products on various state exchanges, evaluating value-based contract arrangements, and working directly with clinicians to develop new interventions on treating patients.Prior to Unite Us, Monica led the data analytics team at Call9, an emergency telemedicine provider to nursing home residents, and worked on actuarial consulting projects at Milliman. Monica has a B.A. in Statistics and Geography from Mount Holyoke College. In her free time, Monica likes to read, get lost in Prospect Park, travel, and learn new things.

If Monica could choose three famous best friends, they would be Conan O’Brien, Rihanna, and Ilana Glazer.

Reine graduated with her bachelors in Statistics from Carnegie Mellon and began her career in the healthcare non-profit sector prior to working at Unite Us.

Reine is passionate about utilizing data to improve healthcare outcomes. When not in the office, Reine loves Netflix, knitting, and exploring the city.

If Reine could choose three famous best friends, they would be Lucy Liu, Elizabeth Warren, and Mary Shelley.

Eric has spent his career using design to empower communities. After studying Political Science at Santa Clara University, he saw how technology could bypass broken systems and began learning user-centered design in the San Francisco startup community. He hopes to create a more equitable world where everyone has the power and dignity they deserve. Unite Us provides an amazing opportunity to do just that, by connecting millions of people with the resources they need.

Born in Oakland, CA and raised in Portland, OR, he now lives in Philadelphia, PA with his partner Codie. Outside of work you can find him in the garden puzzled by pests, playing music with friends, and riding bikes.

Three famous friends? Cornel West, Adrianne Lenker, and Hayao Miyazaki.

Shadi is the Partnership Marketing Manager at Unite Us, and is passionate about storytelling. She was born in Iran and raised near Seattle. Shadi has a BA in Human Services from Western Washington University and an MA in International Affairs from The New School. She has a background in social impact and marketing in the film industry. In her free time, Shadi enjoys photography, people watching, and discovering delicious food. According to online quizzes, Shadi is a Hufflepuff.

If Shadi could choose three famous best friends, they would be Chrissy Teigen, Michelle Obama, and Dolly Parton.

Originally from New Jersey, Ambrina studied psychology at Marymount Manhattan College before moving to Astoria and becoming an event planner for everything from candy stores to finance firms. She loves it when a plan comes together, and much like Unite Us, she endeavors to bring people together in the best possible ways. She adores European culture and travels whenever she can, but also loves making oat milk cappuccinos at home.

If Ambrina could choose three famous best friends, they would be Elizabeth Warren, Donna Summers, and Rain Wilson.

After graduating from Boston College, Keith moved back to New York City and began his entrepreneurial journey, founding Shoots Media. Becoming fascinated with visual storytelling, Keith took a deep dive into branding through the mediums of cinematography and graphic design. Working on the front lines with clientele from various industries, he found that all brands have a unique story to tell. The passion to tell these stories drove him forward in his marketing endeavors, bringing Keith to Unite Us as a Content Marketing Associate. In his free time, Keith enjoys golfing, landscape photography and sci-fi films and novels.

If Keith could choose three famous best friends, they would be Erik Karlsson, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Kvothe (King Killer Chronicles)

After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Psychobiology, Ally moved to NYC to explore digital marketing with Unite Us. Ally is passionate about everything marketing – from writing to graphic design to tracking data and analytics. She especially loves to investigate the intersection of strategic and creative decision-making. Ally is a perfectionist with a dream to inspire and tell stories that need to be told. In her free time, Ally enjoys vegan food, dog-spotting, and Netflix documentaries.

If Ally could choose three famous best friends, they would be Emma Watson, Hayao Miyazaki, and Devendra Banhart.

Before joining Unite Us, Emily managed a grant from the New York State Department of Health working with a coalition of CBOs focused on equity and systems change to better serve Long Island communities. A communications and journalism professional, Emily worked for many years as a freelance writer and editor covering topics ranging from education to the health benefits of coffee (Yes, it’s really good for you!) Passionate about public education, she served for twelve years on her local school board, four of them as president. Emily and her husband live in Huntington, NY and have two children. Emily earned her BA from Cornell and her MA from NYU. She loves traveling, running, yoga and taking long walks with her King Charles Cavaliers, Rufus & Merle.

If Emily could choose three famous friends they would be Michelle Obama, Dave Matthews, and Brene Brown.

Brooke’s business cards say things like, “community relations,” “strategy,” “communications,” “fund development,” and “marketing.” But when you get right down to it, she is a passionate, mission-driven, strategic thinker who has never shied away from a complex challenge. She dreams of a world where all people can thrive. Brooke has worked to make this a reality by supporting national reproductive health work across the Deep South and Frontier States, on a hyper-local level working on ending homelessness and expanding food justice in Upstate New York, and as part of the NYS Medicaid Redesign Team. Brooke is grateful for the opportunity to join the dynamic team at Unite Us. Helping to tell the powerful story of connecting health and social care in order to build a sustainable and equitable public health system is deeply meaningful work.

Brooke works from her hometown of Saratoga Springs, NY where after living in San Diego, New York City, and Boston she settled to raise her two girls. You can find Brooke most weekends volunteering at her local community farm or in her backyard garden with her girls.

Brooke’s three famous friends would be Bryan Stevenson, Rachel Maddow, and Andy Cohen.