People

We are clinicians, designers, engineers, developers, analysts, researchers, and project managers who are passionate about transforming health care.

 

Leadership

Raina Merchant Raina Merchant, MD, MSHP Executive Director, CHTI Chief Transformation Officer and VP, Penn Medicine Raina Merchant, MD, MSHP Executive Director, CHTI Chief Transformation Officer and VP, Penn Medicine Raina Merchant is the executive director of the Center for Health Care Transformation and Innovation. She is also the chief transformation officer and vice president at Penn Medicine and a professor… Read more
Shivan Mehta Shivan Mehta, MD, MBA, MSHP Associate Chief Innovation Officer, Penn Medicine Director, Population Health Lab Shivan Mehta, MD, MBA, MSHP Associate Chief Innovation Officer, Penn Medicine Director, Population Health Lab Shivan Mehta is the associate chief innovation officer at Penn Medicine, director of CHTI's Population Health Lab, and an associate professor of medicine and health policy at the Perelman School of… Read more
Kathleen Lee Kathleen Lee, MD Associate Chief Transformation Officer and AVP, Penn Medicine Kathleen Lee, MD Associate Chief Transformation Officer and AVP, Penn Medicine Kathleen Lee is the associate chief transformation officer and associate vice president at Penn Medicine and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman… Read more
Delgado, Kit M. Kit Delgado, MD, MS Faculty Director, Nudge Unit M. Kit Delgado, MD, MS Faculty Director, Nudge Unit Kit Delgado is the faculty director of the Nudge Unit. He is also an associate professor of emergency medicine and epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, an… Read more
Mohan Balachandran Mohan Balachandran, MA, MS Executive Director, Way to Health Mohan Balachandran, MA, MS Executive Director, Way to Health Mohan Balachandran is the executive director of Way to Health. He is a passionate problem solver with nearly 25 years of experience in building, growing, and sustaining businesses. In his current… Read more
Eugenia South Eugenia C. South, MD, MSHP Faculty Director, Center for Health Justice AVP of Health Justice, Penn Medicine Eugenia C. South, MD, MSHP Faculty Director, Center for Health Justice AVP of Health Justice, Penn Medicine Eugenia (Gina) South is the faculty director of the Center for Health Justice. She is also the associate vice president of health justice for the University of Pennsylvania Health System and an… Read more
Rachel Kelz Rachel Kelz, MD, MBA, MS Director, Core for Precision Research Utilization Rachel Kelz, MD, MBA, MS Director, Core for Precision Research Utilization Rachel Kelz is the director of the Core for Precision Research Utilization. She is also the William Maul Measey Professor of Surgery and executive vice chair of the Department of Surgery at the… Read more

Staff

Laurel Adams Laurel Adams, MBA Senior Design Strategist, Nudge Unit Laurel Adams, MBA Senior Design Strategist, Nudge Unit Laurel Adams (she/they) is a senior design strategist with the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit. They work across the portfolio to lead the research and design of nudge interventions, guiding teams through… Read more
Anish Agarwal Anish Agarwal, MD, MPH, MS Deputy Director, Center for Insights to Outcomes Anish Agarwal, MD, MPH, MS Deputy Director, Center for Insights to Outcomes Anish Agarwal serves as the deputy director of the Center for Insights to Outcomes, an assistant professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, and chief wellness officer in the Department of… Read more
Emeka Anyanwu Emeka Anyanwu, MD, MScBMI Clinical Informatics Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Emeka Anyanwu, MD, MScBMI Clinical Informatics Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Emeka Anyanwu is a clinical informatics manager at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. He is also an assistant professor at the Perelman School of Medicine and a general cardiologist and… Read more
Arielle Berk Arielle Berk Project Manager, Nudge Unit Arielle Berk Project Manager, Nudge Unit Arielle Berk is a project manager focusing on the Nudge Unit's clinical portfolio. Her blend of experience spans the nonprofit and corporate sectors, where Arielle has honed expertise in project… Read more
Caitlin McDonald Caitlin Brophy, MPH Research Project Manager, Population Health Lab Caitlin Brophy, MPH Research Project Manager, Population Health Lab Caitlin Brophy is a research project manager at the Population Health Lab. In this role, she manages various federally funded grants that leverage behavioral economics principles and innovative… Read more
Cody Chapman Cody Chapman Design Strategist, Center for Insights to Outcomes Cody Chapman Design Strategist, Center for Insights to Outcomes Cody is a design strategist at the Center for Insights to Outcomes, employing a blend of physical, digital, and strategic design to revolutionize health care delivery. Collaborating with CHTI staff… Read more
Skip Coon Skip Coon Software Developer, Way to Health Skip Coon Software Developer, Way to Health Skip Coon is a software developer at Way to Health. He brings over 15 years of experience accumulated from various industries. Before joining the team, Skip worked with pharmaceutical companies to… Read more
Jency Daniel Jency Daniel, MSN, DNP Senior Innovation Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Jency Daniel, MSN, DNP Senior Innovation Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Jency Daniel is a senior innovation manager at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, she leads projects that utilize information technology tools that can serve as a crucial interface… Read more
Hannah Dart Hannah Dart, MS Clinical Research Coordinator, Nudge Unit Hannah Dart, MS Clinical Research Coordinator, Nudge Unit Hannah Dart serves as a clinical research coordinator for the Nudge Unit.   Before joining the Nudge Unit, Hannah worked on clinical weight loss programs for the Center for Weight, Eating, and… Read more
Adriana Discher Adriana Discher Applications Analyst, Way to Health Adriana Discher Applications Analyst, Way to Health Adriana Discher is an applications analyst at Way to Health. In this role, she helps build and implement clinical and research programs on the Way to Health platform. Previously, she held a position… Read more
David Do David Do, MD Clinical Informatics Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes David Do, MD Clinical Informatics Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes David Do is a clinical informatics manager at the Center for Insights to Outcomes, assistant chief medical information officer for data analytics at Penn Medicine, and associate professor of clinical… Read more
Jeff Ebert Jeff Ebert, PhD Director of Applied Behavioral Science, Nudge Unit Jeff Ebert, PhD Director of Applied Behavioral Science, Nudge Unit Jeff Ebert is the director of applied behavioral science at the Nudge Unit. Jeff provides leadership and social scientific expertise on federally funded research trials and health system… Read more
Sadie Friday Sadie Friday Innovation Manager, Way to Health Sadie Friday Innovation Manager, Way to Health Sadie Friday is an innovation manager at Way to Health. In this role, she helps design, plan, and execute the implementation of a diverse portfolio of clinical and research programs. She was… Read more
Ari Friedman Ari Friedman, MD, PhD Faculty Scientific Advisor, Core for Precision Resource Utilization Ari Friedman, MD, PhD Faculty Scientific Advisor, Core for Precision Resource Utilization Ari Friedman is a faculty scientific advisor at the Core for Precision Resource Utilization. He is an assistant Professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, holds a secondary… Read more
Odelia Ghodsizadeh Odelia Ghodsizadeh Communications Manager, CHTI Odelia Ghodsizadeh Communications Manager, CHTI Odelia Ghodsizadeh is a communications manager at the Center for Health Care Transformation and Innovation. She supports communications efforts to advance understanding of and engagement with the… Read more
Yevgeniy (Eugene) Gitelman Yevgeniy (Eugene) Gitelman, MD Clinical Informatics Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Yevgeniy (Eugene) Gitelman, MD Clinical Informatics Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Yevgeniy (Eugene) Gitelman is a clinical informatics manager at the Center for Insights to Outcomes, a hospitalist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the associate chief medical… Read more
Rachel Gonzales Rachel Gonzales, MPH Research Project Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Rachel Gonzales, MPH Research Project Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Rachel Gonzales is a research project manager for the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, she manages studies testing digital interventions to promote and improve health care worker… Read more
Headshot of Sharath Guntuku Sharath Guntuku, PhD Research Scientist, Center for Insights to Outcomes Sharath Guntuku, PhD Research Scientist, Center for Insights to Outcomes Sharath Chandra Guntuku serves as a research scientist at the Center for Insights to Outcomes, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science, and a faculty member… Read more
Michael Harhay Michael Harhay, PhD, MPH Director of Statistical Evaluation, Nudge Unit Michael Harhay, PhD, MPH Director of Statistical Evaluation, Nudge Unit Michael Harhay is the director of statistical evaluation at the Nudge Unit. He is also an assistant professor of epidemiology and medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine and a core member of… Read more
Headshot of Steve Honeywell Steve Honeywell, MBA Senior Data Analyst, Center for Insights to Outcomes Steve Honeywell, MBA Senior Data Analyst, Center for Insights to Outcomes Steve Honeywell is a senior data analyst at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, Steve works with project teams to evaluate data needs and build analytics solutions to improve care… Read more
Charles Horn Charles Horn, PhD, MBA Senior Data Scientist, Core for Precision Resource Utilization Charles Horn, PhD, MBA Senior Data Scientist, Core for Precision Resource Utilization Charles Horn is a senior data scientist in the Core for Precision Resource Utilization (CPRU) at Penn Medicine, where he focuses on enhancing health care delivery through advanced data analytics… Read more
Sophia Jesteen Sophia Jesteen Clinical Research Coordinator, Center for Insights to Outcomes Sophia Jesteen Clinical Research Coordinator, Center for Insights to Outcomes Sophia Jesteen serves as a clinical research coordinator for the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, she investigates clinical decision-making and outcomes for emergency department… Read more
Michael Josephs Michael Josephs Senior Product Owner, Way to Health Michael Josephs Senior Product Owner, Way to Health Michael Josephs is the senior product owner of the Way to Health platform. In this role, Michael is responsible for maximizing the value that Way to Health delivers to patients, researchers,… Read more
Laura Kavanaugh Laura Kavanaugh, MHCI Innovation Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Laura Kavanaugh, MHCI Innovation Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Laura Kavanaugh is an innovation manager at the Center for Insights to Outcomes, where she works to support clinical teams to help reimagine processes and provide better patient and clinician… Read more
Neda Khan Neda Khan, MBA, MHCI Director of Strategy and Operations, Nudge Unit Neda Khan, MBA, MHCI Director of Strategy and Operations, Nudge Unit Neda Khan is the director of strategy and operations at the Nudge Unit. She is responsible for the end-to-end design and execution of Nudge Unit projects, support of project teams to accelerate and… Read more
Austin Kilaru Austin Kilaru, MD, MSHP Advisor, CHTI Austin Kilaru, MD, MSHP Advisor, CHTI Austin Kilaru serves as an advisor to CHTI. As an assistant professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, he is a practicing emergency physician and health policy researcher. Austin advises on CHTI… Read more
Elissa Klinger Elissa Klinger, SM Director of Health Equity, Center for Insights to Outcomes Elissa Klinger, SM Director of Health Equity, Center for Insights to Outcomes Elissa Klinger serves as the director of health equity at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, she provides strategy and project leadership for Accelerate Health Equity (AHE). AHE is a… Read more
Athena Lee Athena Lee, MA Clinical Research Coordinator, Nudge Unit Athena Lee, MA Clinical Research Coordinator, Nudge Unit Athena Lee is a clinical research coordinator at the Nudge Unit.     Athena holds a master's degree in social science psychology from the University of Chicago and a bachelor's degree in… Read more
Aaron Leitner Aaron Leitner, MSHI Senior Software Developer, Way to Health Aaron Leitner, MSHI Senior Software Developer, Way to Health Aaron Leitner is a senior software developer at Way to Health. In this role, Aaron works to improve and maintain the Way to Health platform. Before joining the team, Aaron worked for several… Read more
Damien Leri Damien Leri, MS.Ed, MPH Principal Engineer, Center for Insights to Outcomes Damien Leri, MS.Ed, MPH Principal Engineer, Center for Insights to Outcomes Damien Leri is a principal engineer at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. He builds platforms for rapid experimentation to test assumptions and evaluate solutions. Damien has a background in… Read more
Arleen Lopez Cruz Arleen Lopez Cruz Clinical Research Coordinator, Nudge Unit Arleen Lopez Cruz Clinical Research Coordinator, Nudge Unit Arleen Lopez is a clinical research coordinator at the Nudge Unit. Arleen graduated from Rutgers University-Newark, earning bachelor’s degrees in behavioral neuroscience and biology with a… Read more
Sean Lynch Sean Lynch Software Engineer, Center for Insights to Outcomes Sean Lynch Software Engineer, Center for Insights to Outcomes Sean Lynch is a software engineer at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, he develops prototypes for new ideas taken from within the hospital system. He loves to use technology in… Read more
Jane Maguire Jane Maguire, MBA Senior Project Manager, Nudge Unit Jane Maguire, MBA Senior Project Manager, Nudge Unit Jane Maguire is a senior project manager with the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit. She contributes to the Nudge Unit’s capacity-building efforts and works across clinical and research portfolios to provide… Read more
Kyle McGrogan Kyle McGrogan Software Development Manager, Way to Health Kyle McGrogan Software Development Manager, Way to Health Kyle McGrogan is a software development manager for Way to Health. In this role, he works to maintain and improve the platform through the use and adoption of best practices and exciting technologies… Read more
Meryl McLean Meryl McLean Clinical Research Assistant, Nudge Unit Meryl McLean Clinical Research Assistant, Nudge Unit Meryl McLean is a clinical research assistant with the Nudge Unit, where she primarily works on a research initiative supporting individuals with opioid use disorder. Before joining the Nudge Unit… Read more
Sarah Milinski Sarah Milinski, MA Applications Analyst, Way to Health Sarah Milinski, MA Applications Analyst, Way to Health Sarah Milinski is an application analyst at Way to Health. Before joining Way to Health, they worked as an educator, media producer, and program manager. Sarah earned their master's degree in… Read more
Sarah Morgan Sarah Morgan Program Director, Information Services Sarah Morgan Program Director, Information Services Sarah Morgan is the information services program director at the Center for Health Care Transformation and Innovation. She provides information technology (IT) expertise and acts as a liaison between… Read more
Anna morgan Anna Morgan, MD, MSc, MSHP Advisor, CHTI Anna Morgan, MD, MSc, MSHP Advisor, CHTI Anna Morgan serves as an advisor to CHTI. Currently, she leads the PATH (Practical Alternative to Hospitalization) program, which seeks to shift care normally delivered in hospitals to the home… Read more
Jenna Moyer Jenna Moyer, MSN Innovation Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Jenna Moyer, MSN Innovation Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Jenna Moyer is an innovation manager at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, she works to improve care delivery for patients, providers, and staff. Before joining the team, Jenna… Read more
Ronnie Murgulescu Veronica (Ronnie) Murgulescu Clinical Research Coordinator, Center for Insights to Outcomes Veronica (Ronnie) Murgulescu Clinical Research Coordinator, Center for Insights to Outcomes Ronnie Murgulescu serves as a clinical research coordinator at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, she supports studies investigating the association between social media phenotypes… Read more
Evelyn Okorie Evelyn Okorie, MBS Clinical Research Coordinator, Population Health Lab Evelyn Okorie, MBS Clinical Research Coordinator, Population Health Lab Evelyn Okorie is a clinical research coordinator at the Population Health Lab. In this role, she assists with developing and managing various studies that leverage behavioral economics principles to… Read more
Isaac Perron Isaac Perron, PhD Senior Data Scientist, Core for Precision Resource Utilization Isaac Perron, PhD Senior Data Scientist, Core for Precision Resource Utilization Isaac Perron is a senior data scientist at the Core for Precision Resource Utilization. In this role, Isaac works with stakeholders across the health system to understand how data analysis and/or… Read more
Martina Plag Martina Plag, MHCI Innovation Design Strategist, Center for Insights to Outcomes Martina Plag, MHCI Innovation Design Strategist, Center for Insights to Outcomes Martina Plag is an innovation design strategist at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, they work with teams across Penn Medicine to design, test, and implement initiatives that improve… Read more
Cathy Reitz Cathy Reitz, MPH Associate Director, Population Health Lab Cathy Reitz, MPH Associate Director, Population Health Lab Cathy Reitz is the associate director of the Population Health Lab. Cathy manages the implementation of the Population Health Lab research portfolio, including a diverse set of federally funded… Read more
Dave Resnick David Resnick, MS.Ed, MPH Senior Innovation Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes David Resnick, MS.Ed, MPH Senior Innovation Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes David Resnick is a senior innovation manager at the Center for Insights to Outcomes, where he works to reimagine and implement new models of care. His current projects help vulnerable patients spend… Read more
Jonathan Richards Jonathan Richards, MS Clinical Research Assistant, Nudge Unit Jonathan Richards, MS Clinical Research Assistant, Nudge Unit Jonathan Richards is a clinical research assistant with the Nudge Unit. Jonathan earned his master’s in bioinformatics from UNC-Charlotte and has a bachelor’s in statistics from UNC-Wilmington,… Read more
Ben Rosenbach Ben Rosenbach Senior Software Developer, Way to Health Ben Rosenbach Senior Software Developer, Way to Health Ben Rosenbach is a senior software engineer at Way to Health. Ben has a particular passion for web development. He believes it presents the greatest opportunity for new and unique ways of interacting… Read more
Decon Schroeder Devon Schroeder Clinical Research Coordinator, Center for Insights to Outcomes Devon Schroeder Clinical Research Coordinator, Center for Insights to Outcomes Devon Schroeder is a clinical research coordinator at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, she supports studies investigating health care worker well-being and the association between… Read more
Emily Seltzer Emily Seltzer, MPH Director of Practice Transformation Innovation, Center for Insights to Outcomes Emily Seltzer, MPH Director of Practice Transformation Innovation, Center for Insights to Outcomes Emily Seltzer is the director of practice transformation at the Center for Insights to Outcomes.  Her portfolio focuses on improving access and health outcomes for women in the greater… Read more
Chris Snider Chris Snider, MPH Data Scientist, Center for Insights to Outcomes Chris Snider, MPH Data Scientist, Center for Insights to Outcomes Chris Snider is a data scientist at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, Chris combines and analyzes data across multiple sources to support exploratory analyses, project evaluation,… Read more
Lauren Southwick Lauren Southwick, MPH Director of Research, Center for Insights to Outcomes Lauren Southwick, MPH Director of Research, Center for Insights to Outcomes Lauren Southwick is the director of research at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, she manages the grant portfolio and executes randomized controlled trials that test how digital… Read more
Leo Thorbecke Leo Thorbecke Research Project Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Leo Thorbecke Research Project Manager, Center for Insights to Outcomes Leo Thorbecke is a research project manager working across the Center for Insights to Outcomes and the University of Pennsylvania's schools of engineering and medicine. In this role, he manages… Read more
Matt Van Der Tuyn Matt Van Der Tuyn, MA Senior Director of Design and Strategy, Center for Insights to Outcomes Matt Van Der Tuyn, MA Senior Director of Design and Strategy, Center for Insights to Outcomes Matt Van Der Tuyn is the senior director of design and strategy at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. Since joining the CHTI in 2012, Matt has worked with staff from across the health system to… Read more
Jacob Van Osten Jacob Van Osten Software Developer, Way to Health Jacob Van Osten Software Developer, Way to Health Jacob Van Osten is a software developer at Way to Health. In this role, he improves and maintains software to ensure that Way to Health users have the best possible experience and outcomes.  … Read more
Kim Waddell Kim Waddell, PhD, MSCI, OTR/L Research and Innovation Manager, Nudge Unit Kim Waddell, PhD, MSCI, OTR/L Research and Innovation Manager, Nudge Unit Kim Waddell is a research and innovation manager at the Nudge Unit, an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Perelman School of Medicine, and a core… Read more
Gideon Whitehead Gideon Whitehead, MS Software Engineer, Center for Insights to Outcomes Gideon Whitehead, MS Software Engineer, Center for Insights to Outcomes Gideon Whitehead is a software engineer at the Center for Insights to Outcomes. In this role, he creates tools to streamline work processes and provide end-users with actionable insight to assist… Read more
Jaylen Williams Jaylen Williams, MPH Research Coordinator, Center for Insights to Outcomes Jaylen Williams, MPH Research Coordinator, Center for Insights to Outcomes Jaylen is a research coordinator at the Center for Insights to Outcomes, working across the University of Pennsylvania’s Schools of Engineering and Medicine. His work supports studies that examine… Read more
Keyirah Williams Keyirah Williams Clinical Research Coordinator, Population Health Lab Keyirah Williams Clinical Research Coordinator, Population Health Lab Keyirah Williams is a clinical research coordinator at the Population Health Lab. In this role, she supports gastroenterology medical research that leverages behavioral economics to improve screening… Read more
James Woods James Woods, MS Applications Specialist, Way to Health James Woods, MS Applications Specialist, Way to Health James Woods is an applications specialist at Way to Health. In this role, he helps build and implement clinical and research programs on the Way to Health platform. James was previously an associate… Read more
James Wright James Wright, MBA Project Manager for Strategy and Operations, Center for Health Justice James Wright, MBA Project Manager for Strategy and Operations, Center for Health Justice James is a project manager for strategy and operations at the Center for Health Justice. He manages Deeply Rooted, a community-academic collaborative focused on using the healing power of nature to… Read more
Aria Xiong Ruiying (Aria) Xiong, MS Senior Statistical Analyst, Nudge Unit Ruiying (Aria) Xiong, MS Senior Statistical Analyst, Nudge Unit Aria Xiong is a senior statistical analyst at the Nudge Unit. Aria joined the team in 2018. Since then, she has served as the primary data analyst on projects focusing on opioid prescribing,… Read more
Lin Xu Lin Xu, MS Data Analyst, Nudge Unit Lin Xu, MS Data Analyst, Nudge Unit Lin Xu is a data analyst in the Health Economics Data Analyst Pool (HEDAP) at Penn, supporting Nudge Unit-funded projects. In this role, she helps researchers extract and makes sense of data from… Read more
Rachel Yan Ruiqi (Rachel) Yan, MS Statistical Analyst, Nudge Unit Ruiqi (Rachel) Yan, MS Statistical Analyst, Nudge Unit Rachel Yan is a statistical analyst in the Health Economics Data Analyst Pool (HEDAP) at Penn. She provides data analysis and statistical support for the Nudge Unit.   Before joining HEDAP,… Read more
Julliana Yoon Julliana Yoon, MHA Associate Director of Strategic Planning, Office of Health Care Transformation Julliana Yoon, MHA Associate Director of Strategic Planning, Office of Health Care Transformation Julliana Yoon is the associate director of strategic planning in the Office of Health Care Transformation. She advances Penn Medicine’s strategic plan and transformation efforts by leading cross… Read more

Past leadership

  • Roy Rosin, MBA, served as the chief innovation officer of Penn Medicine and a member of the CHTI executive leadership team from 2012 to 2024.
  • David Asch, MD, MBA, served as the founding executive director of the Center for Health Care Innovation from 2012 to 2022. 
  • Mitesh Patel, MD, MBA, served as the founding director of the Nudge Unit from 2016 to 2021.
  • Rinad Beidas, PhD, served as the director of the Nudge Unit from 2021 to 2022.
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