About Us
Our Team
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Aaron Alberter, MS
Continuous Improvement Administrator
Coach and engage staff in improvement methodologies to own and improve their processes and workflows for the betterment of the team and the Vayu Members’ we serve. Passionate about the intersection of patient experience and employee engagement. Enjoys time with family, and any time spent outdoors or with our animals.
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Melody Champagne. RDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator
Firm supporter of food as medicine with 18+ years of clinical nutrition. Grateful for the opportunity to serve the community. Flexible and creative, enthusiastic educator. Dedicated foster animal “Pawrent”. May all beings be safe.
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Yesenia Cruz, M.S., LMFT
Behavioral Health Clinician
Committed to helping individuals embark on a path of self-growth and emotional healing. By creating a safe and empathetic space, to guide individuals through the process of understanding their challenges, uncovering their strengths, and developing meaningful strategies for change. Enjoys bowling, scrapbooking, watching movies, and traveling.
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Isha Jethi, LCSW, MHA
Director of Clinical Care
Dedicated to helping the most vulnerable populations. Passionate about identifying creative solutions to close gaps in care and help individuals thrive in their communities. Strives to advocate for marginalized populations.
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Joyce Lee, MPH, RDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator
Dedicated to advancing holistic and preventative care among underserved communities. Skilled at integrating technology into diabetes care management. Loves hiking and board games.
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Sievna Limpangug
Community Health Worker
Cheerful advocate offering peer support and positivity. Caregiver for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Enjoys hula, hiking, and going on art- and music-filled adventures.
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Yoseline Lopez-Mejia
Community Health Worker Care Service Specialist
Dedicated to serving the community, and grateful to be able to bridge the gap between healthcare systems and local communities. Spends a lot of time outdoors; hiking and growing vegetables.
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Nathalie Montega, B.A.
Outreach Manager
Experienced in outreach to underserved communities. Strong communicator dedicated to creating a safe space to understand how we can meet the needs of members. Leads every conversation with empathy and will always bring a positive attitude. Enjoys dancing, movies, painting and quality time with her fur babies & loved ones.
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Jerrica Penton
Community Health Worker
Empathetic and empowering listener and guide. Focused on helping people improve their health and well-being. Highly active person who enjoys fitness, reading, and all things creative.
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Avni Shah, MD
Founder & President
Pediatric Endocrinologist, former diabetes director at Stanford Children’s. Started Vayu after two decades of clinical leadership to address disparities in care for vulnerable populations. Does daily morning meditation.
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Neal Singh, AMFT
Behavioral Health Clinician
Passionate about providing equitable, trauma-informed care to help individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth. Strives to help members uncover their strengths and create lasting change. Enjoys staying active, watching football, and exploring new places.
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Sarah Stoddard, MSN RN TCRN
Director of Operations
Committed to inspiring strong, collaborative teams and advancing community health. Passionate about blending the science and art of nursing to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. Enjoys performing in community theatre as a creative outlet.
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Brandon Venerable, MPA
Director of Program Management
Passionate about equipping underserved populations with the tools to not only survive but thrive. 9+ years of experience leading public and global health programs in the U.S., Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America with a knack for systems thinking and strategy. Enjoy time in nature, video games, and quality time with my chosen family.
Advisors and Board Members
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Veenu Aulakh, MSPH
Board Member, Secretary & Treasurer
Highly experienced advocate for adoption and advancement of innovative, tech-enabled solutions to promote more equitable and higher quality care for Medicaid enrollees, particularly to address health-related social needs.
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John Bertko, FSA, MAAA
Advisor
Senior actuarial consultant with extensive background in public and private insurance programs including Covered California, CMS, and Humana. Has significant experience in risk adjustment, insurance oversight, and public policy.
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Alan Glaseroff, MD
Advisor
Family practitioner. Designed and led Stanford Coordinated Care and Humboldt Diabetes Project, achieving significant improvement in outcomes, patient experience, patient activation, utilization, and costs. Has lived with T1D since 1983.
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David Kil, MS, MBA
Advisor
Data scientist designing and deploying SaaS analytics applications in healthcare and education with focus on predictive and causal machine learning to create real-world evidence and contribute to improved patient care.
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Rajiv Mahadevan, MBA
Advisor
Healthcare entrepreneur with corporate strategy, finance, business development, operations experience in pharma, life science and medical device industries. Founded Applied Immunology, acquired by Precision Medicine.
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Sheetal Shah, PhD
Advisor
Licensed clinical psychologist with speciality in multicultural psychology and social justice. Provides mental health services, consultation, and team trainings. Aims to be culturally responsive in services where people feel “seen”.
Our Core Values
Acting with passion and creativity.
Leading with integrity, positivity, diversity, courage, and truth.
Committing to be better and celebrate each movement forward.
Building trustworthy and honest relationships that first seek to understand.
Embracing the human struggle and demonstrating respect for differences.
Land Acknowledgment
As a mostly remote team, we live and work throughout California. Vayu Health respectfully and humbly acknowledge that we operate on the unceded land of Indigenous peoples. We acknowledge the painful history and forced removal from territories across the United States and pay our respect to the diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land.
This Native Land Digital Map provides a detailed look at traditional territories and ancestral homelands. We encourage you to explore the history of the land on which you live and work and to learn more about the Indigenous peoples from this land.