Meet the Team

Our purpose-driven teams are creating a pathway to a more impactful future. They are developing innovative strategies, empowering others and fostering an inclusive environment that embodies our core values to ensure we grow responsibly.

We believe the things that make each of us unique, make us stronger together.

Our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) serves as a guide for all who wish to join us on our path. From our purpose partners and providers to our leaders and job candidates, we are seeking to create a more diverse and equitable place where everyone belongs. We celebrate the progress made so far, and we know there is more work to be done. Here are the actions that we’re taking:

  • Building empowered communities
  • Ensuring accountable leadership
  • Driving systemic change
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Catalight Leadership Team

Alan Smith

Alan Smith

Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Doreen Samelson

Dr. Doreen Samelson

Chief Clinical Officer

Dr. Li Ern Chen

Dr. Li Ern Chen

Chief Population Health Officer

Melanie Akins

Melanie Akins

Chief Development Officer

Natalie Margolis

Natalie Margolis

Chief Operating Officer

Nhan Nguyen

Nhan Nguyen

Chief Technology Officer

Simon Harris

Simon Harris

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Susan Armiger

Susan Armiger

President & Chief Executive Officer

Tara Kousha

Tara Kousha

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Advocate

Teri Kuehnast

Teri Kuehnast

Chief Marketing & Impact Officer

Dr. Tracy Gayeski

Dr. Tracy Gayeski

Senior Vice President

Trent Iden

Trent Iden

Chief Solutions Officer

Catalight Board of Directors

Brett Andrews

Brett Andrews

Board of Directors

Chad Asato

Chad Asato

ESH Vice Chair

Connie Santilli

Connie Santilli

Vice Chair

Danielle Yafuso

Danielle Yafuso

ESH Chair

David Durham

David Durham

Board of Directors

Dr. Hoby Wedler

Dr. Hoby Wedler

Board of Directors

Jeff Roest

Jeff Roest

Board of Directors

Jim Ernest

Jim Ernest

Treasurer

Katherine Wood

Katherine Wood

Board of Directors

Kimberly Donellan

Kimberly Donellan

ESNorCal Chair

Kurt Garbe

Kurt Garbe

Xolv Chair

Marty Hodgett

Marty Hodgett

Chair

Matthew Peake

Matthew Peake

ESNorCal Vice Chair

Neil Vangala

Neil Vangala

CCS Chair

Susan Armiger

Susan Armiger

Secretary (non-voting)

Catalight Care Services Board of Directors

Jim Ernest

Jim Ernest

Treasurer

John Lake

John Lake

Board of Directors

Neil Vangala

Neil Vangala

Chair

Sabrina Andara

Sabrina Andara

Vice Chair

Sandy Whicker

Sandy Whicker

Board of Directors

Dr. Stephanie Quarles

Dr. Stephanie Quarles

Board of Directors

Susan Armiger

Susan Armiger

Secretary (non-voting)

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