Why Catalight Our Team Our vibrant culture brings great people with bright minds together Help Create a Path 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 world 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 Catalight Leadership Team Doreen Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP Chief Clinical Officer Gokhan Metan, M.Sc., Ph.D., NACD.DC Chief Technology & Risk Officer Jeff Bruner, CMA Interim Chief Financial Officer Natalie Margolis Chief of Staff Susan Armiger President & Chief Executive Officer Tara Kousha Chief Wellbeing & Experience Officer Teri Kuehnast Chief Marketing & Impact Officer Tracy Gayeski, Psy.D., MBA Chief Health Officer Trent Iden Executive Vice President, Operations Catalight Board of Directors Amy Corbisier Board of Directors Brett Andrews Vice Chair Connie Santilli Chair Danielle Yafuso ESH Chair Hoby Wedler, Ph.D. Board of Directors Jennifer Lee Treasurer Jim Ernest Board of Directors Kimberly Donellan ESNorCal Chair Ku’ulani Keohokalole Board of Directors Kurt Garbe Xolv Chair Marty Hodgett Immediate Past Chair Susan Armiger Secretary (non-voting) Catalight Care Services Board of Directors Benjamin Stefancic Board of Directors Bharathi Sampangi Board of Directors David Durham Board of Directors Elaine Lam Board of Directors Gabriela Alvanos Board of Directors Jennifer Lee Treasurer John Lake Vice Chair Sabrina Andara Chair Sandy Whicker Board of Directors Sue Datta Board of Directors Susan Armiger Secretary (non-voting) Interested in becoming a board member? Catalight Board of Directors Apply Now Catalight Care Services Board of Directors Apply Now Learn more about our News and Research READ OUR NEWS
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