Our Team

Emily started as the first employee of Braided, joining the co-founders to design and build out a person-centered, interdisciplinary care model, as Head of Clinical Operations. Emily is a registered nurse, with over 9 years of experience in leading clinical operations in several value-based start-ups. She spent 6 years at Landmark Health with oversight over the interdisciplinary functions in the western region of US. As employee #15 at Evergreen Nephrology, she built the clinical program and operations from the ground up. Emily has a BS in Psychology from Washington State University and studied nursing at Seattle University.

Jeff is CEO and Co-Founder of Braided Health. Prior to joining Braided, Jeff was CEO of Circulo Health, a tech-enabled services company that operated as a home- and community-based service provider, an ACO Reach entity and a primary care provider. Jeff spent nearly a decade at Centene, leading the launch of their Marketplace products and then serving as CEO of three different state markets. He has over 25 years of managed care experience at Centene, Elevance, and Cigna. Jeff has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Wesleyan University.

Joel is Head of Product at Braided Health. Prior to Braided, Joel was COO for ResiHealth, an advanced primary care practice serving dually eligible patients living in underserved communities. Joel has also held executive Product Management roles in the senior healthcare and chronic care management sectors for Qualcomm Life, BOYDSense, and Papa. Joel holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MA in Management both from University of California, San Diego.

Oliver is the Founder and Managing Director of Lemon Slice Digital GmbH. With over 30 years of experience in technology, he specializes in developing innovative digital platforms. Previously, he led key projects at HERE Technologies and Nokia, including the launch of Nokia Map Creator and the HERE XYZ platform. Oliver’s work is characterized by a commitment to open-source solutions and cutting-edge technology development across global hubs.

Vishnu supports data science at Braided. Prior to Braided, Vishnu was the first technical hire at firsthand, a Series C-funded VBC provider focused on individuals with SMI. He has held numerous early data science roles at health tech startups. He teaches a course on claims data via Out of Pocket. He holds a BS and MS in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jeff co-founded Braided Health and is an entrepreneur in residence at AlleyCorp. A physician by training, Jeff has dedicated his career to broadening access to healthcare, particularly for underserved populations. Dr. De Flavio was the founding CEO of Groups: Recover Together, which is now the largest value-based opiate addiction treatment provider in the United States. He is also a Co-Founder of PearlHealth, a value based care company for Medicare providers participating in ACO Reach. He has a BA in philosophy from The George Washington University and an MD/MBA from Dartmouth College.

Kevin Ryan is one of the leading internet entrepreneurs and investors in New York. Alongside AlleyCorp, he co-founded MongoDB, Business Insider, Gilt Groupe, Zola, and Nomad Health, and continues to found new companies with AlleyCorp every year. Collectively, AlleyCorp companies have raised more than $2B in venture capital and employ thousands of people in New York City and beyond. On the investment side, AlleyCorp is one of the most active early stage funds in New York.

Earlier in his career, Kevin helped to grow DoubleClick, first as President and then as CEO, leading their growth from a 20-person startup to a publicly traded global leader with over 1,500 employees, through IPO in 1998 and acquisition by Google in 2007.

Kevin serves on the board of Mercy Corps, is Vice Chairman of The Partnership for New York City, is a member of the CFR Committee on Foreign Affairs, is on the Board of TECH:NYC and is Director Emeritus for Human Right Watch. He previously served on the boards of the Yale Corporation, INSEAD, the Direct Marketing Association, The Ad Council, HotJobs and the advisory board of Doctors Without Borders. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.B.A. from INSEAD.

With over 40 years of experience in government-funded programs, Cindy has specialized in the development, implementation, and operational management of initiatives within both the public and private sectors. Her expertise is focused on long-term care service delivery in community-based settings. One highlight in Cindy’s career was her involvement in the implementation of the first Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program in the country, a milestone that significantly shaped her passion for supporting individuals to live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice. She is deeply committed to advancing managed care effectiveness, promoting the integration of Medicaid and Medicare, and driving innovation and advocacy to ensure better outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Courtney is a dynamic health care executive adept at leading organizations through growth to scale and profitability. Her ability to design transformative health care models and lead teams to execution is demonstrated in the value she has created at two nationally recognized organizations. Courtney has dedicated her career to ensuring that high need populations receive the best possible outcomes.  

Jamie has spent her career supporting underserved populations across various sectors, including maternal-child health, complex Medicaid populations, and long-term services and supports (LTSS). Most recently, she worked with a large managed care organization, leveraging her expertise to address disparities and promote person-centered care.

Mike is a 30+ year government programs healthcare veteran.  He has served two decades as a senior executive at national health plans such as Centene & Anthem, is a seven time healthcare/technology entrepreneur and a well known MLTSS parent advocate. 

A seasoned data, analytics, and technology expert, Shahid advises Braided Health on optimizing its digital strategies to achieve its mission. Driven by a deep personal understanding of the healthcare journey as a caregiver for his aging mother, Shahid brings a unique blend of technical expertise and empathetic insight to his role.