Tech and Healthcare Breakthroughs for an Empowered Workforce

Dan McCoy, MD, is a healthcare and technology consultant based in Fredericksburg, Texas. Formerly the President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, he led the company through a period of major growth, adding 2 million members in four years. Today, Dan advises organizations on product strategy, brand storytelling, and AI, using his two decades of experience in business storytelling to help companies refine narratives that drive internal cohesion and external growth. His unique approach focuses on crafting impactful stories that enhance brand perception, foster quality improvements, and create stronger connections with audiences. A former dermatologist, Dan led the melanoma program at Baylor University Medical Center and is the father of two lawyers, his son Will and daughter Cat.

Dr. Megan Jones Bell, Director of Consumer and Mental Health at Google, is a psychologist and health leader working at the intersection of health and technology. She has dedicated her career to improving mental and physical health for all with a focus on scaling access to evidence-based information and interventions using technology. She also founded Google’s Mental Health Center of Excellence, advancing global mental health initiatives. Previously, she was Chief Strategy and Science Officer at Headspace and founded Lantern, one of the first digital mental health companies. Dr. Jones Bell is a Fellow of the Aspen Institute, serves on multiple boards, and holds degrees from UC San Diego and PGSP-Stanford University, with fellowships at Yale and Stanford.

Robert E. Andrews is the CEO of the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA), where he leads over 70 major corporations in transforming healthcare for more than 8 million employees, dependents, and retirees, achieving over $2 billion in cost savings through innovative solutions in patient care, data analytics, and consumer engagement. Before joining HTA, Andrews served nearly 24 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, playing a key role in passing the Affordable Care Act, earning praise from President Barack Obama for his "tenacity and skill," and chairing pivotal committees on health, labor, defense, and procurement reform. A frequent keynote speaker and media guest, Andrews also holds the New Jersey record for the highest number of votes ever received by a U.S. House candidate and has been actively involved in community leadership roles, including serving as a Director of the Camden County Board of Freeholders.

Jake Frenz is the founder and CEO of SmithRx, a new type of pharmacy benefits manager (PBM). Jake is dedicated to reducing the complexity and cost of pharmacy benefits, pioneering a disruptive new model that is transparent, 100% pass-through, and prioritizes costs over discounts. Prior to founding SmithRx, Jake helped build the early stage operations organization at Collective Health, and led large program teams delivering commercial and Medicare healthcare products at Anthem. Jake served as a Captain in the Marine Corps as a logistics officer with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, where he completed two tours in Iraq. After leaving active military service, he turned his attention to healthcare and co-founded CombatIV, an infusion-pump IV device designed for combat zones. Jake received a B.S. in Finance and Economics from the University of Colorado and holds an MBA from UCLA.

Larry Leisure is Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director of Chicago Pacific Founders, a private equity fund focused on senior living, value-based care, and tech-enabled services. He serves on multiple CPF and venture-backed boards, including Impact Advisors, BioIntelliSense, and WellBe Senior Medical. With a distinguished healthcare career, Larry held senior roles at Accenture, Price Waterhouse, Towers Perrin, UnitedHealth Group, and Kleiner Perkins. He also co-founded ADVI, Jiff (now part of Castlight), EHIR, and NearWater Growth LLC. Larry chairs the UCSF Rosenman Institute and advises Stanford's Mussallem Center for BIODESIGN.

Nik Seetharaman is Founder and CEO of Wraithwatch, a cyber defense company founded by cybersecurity alumni from SpaceX. Previously Nik was Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Anduril Industries where he built the company's cybersecurity and weapons system security programs from the ground up. Before Anduril, Nik led the cybersecurity operations team at SpaceX where he was responsible for defending critical space launch infrastructure from cyber threats, and international cyber defense programs at Palantir Technologies. Prior to entering the private sector, Nik served as an offensive cyberwarfare operator at United States Special Operations Command where he conducted cyberwarfare and technical reconnaissance operations while attached to various Air Force, Army, and Navy special operations units.

Marilyn Stebbins, PharmD is the former Pharmacy Director at Riva Health, a cardiovascular healthcare startup, and Professor Emeritus at the UCSF School of Pharmacy. Her career focuses on creating innovative, cost-effective pharmacy practice models, including drug utilization systems and medication management programs. An expert in managed care, drug pricing, Medicare Part D, and care transitions, Dr. Stebbins has influenced new care models and mentored future pharmacists. She has received numerous accolades, including the UCSF Alumni Innovator Award, the UCSF Academic Senate Distinction in Mentoring Award, and the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) Pharmacist of the Year Award in 2023.

Matthew Resnick, MD, MPH, is the Chief Medical Officer at Embold Health, where he oversees measurement, analytics, and product teams, focusing on transforming data insights into local healthcare improvements. He is also a faculty member at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, maintaining an active research program. Dr. Resnick earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by general surgery and urology residency there. He completed a clinical fellowship and advanced training in health services research at Vanderbilt, where he also holds master’s degrees in public health and healthcare management.

Ted Holden is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in sales and account management within the health insurance industry. As Head of Strategic Partnerships and Strategy at Noom, a role he assumed in early 2024, Ted oversees the growth and retention of B2B partners while expanding the company’s partner portfolio.

Prior to joining Noom, Ted served as Chief Growth Officer at Catapult Health, leading growth efforts for 450+ clients, and VP at Wondr Health, focusing on business development. He also spent 22 years at BCBS of Texas, serving as VP of Sales and Client Management.

Ali Diab is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Collective Health, the world’s leading employer health benefit plan administration platform. Ali has more than 25 years of experience leading high-growth technology organizations, and prior to co-founding Collective Health, was Vice President of Product Management and Business Operations at AdMob by Google. Previously, Ali held executive and management positions at Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Yahoo!. Ali is a graduate of Stanford and Oxford Universities and is a Member of the Board of Advisers of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) and a Trustee of San Francisco Day School.

Ari’s clinical expertise has been crucial in supporting Collective Health’s dynamic and growing member needs while developing functionality that helps employers foster the health and well-being of their people at scale. Prior to joining Collective Health, Ari was an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, where he held several leadership roles including Value Improvement Director for Hospital Medicine and Medical Director of the hospitalist program at St. Mary’s.

Ron brings more than 25 years of experience in counseling growth technology companies and in developing and leading high-performance legal teams. He previously acted as the general counsel of Yahoo! Inc., where he also held a variety of national and global roles spanning almost two decades. Ron also previously practiced as a senior lawyer at Apple and with a private law firm. He holds a JD from the University of Chicago and a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a member of the California and Illinois bars.

Abbie serves as Collective Health’s Chief People Officer. She is passionate about engaging and developing employees, unlocking the capability of leaders, and protecting and evolving company culture as key levers to grow businesses. Abbie has spent more than 20 years working for companies like IBM, eBay, PayPal and most recently, Splunk.

Jacqueline brings 15+ years of Total Rewards and compensation experience having worked for companies such as Charles Schwab and McKesson prior to joining Collective Health.