Board Members

Our Team

Careers

Working together for equitable health care

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.

Our Team

  • Jodie Blachly

    Community Health Worker

    I find purpose in listening, encouraging, and being present for others. I’m grounded by time outdoors, family, and travel, and I bring that same compassion and steadiness into the work I do every day.

  • Nestor Bravo

    Outreach Coordinator

    Passionate about creating a safe environment for members to feel comfortable and heard through active listening. Devoted to utilizing 10+ years of experience serving the community to connect with members in underserved communities. Enjoys playing sports, doing puzzles and spending quality time with friends and family.

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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.

  • Angelica Cortes

    Community Health Worker

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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.

  • Vanessa Diaz

    Community Health Worker

  • Jada Harris, M.S.

    Data Analyst

    Bridging the gap between health data and equitable care. I build systems that represent marginalized voices. Passionate about global travel, fine wine, and vibing to reggaeton.

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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.

  • Sievna Limpangug, Vayu Health

    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.

  • Yoseline Lopez-Mejia, Vayu Health

    Yoseline Lopez-Mejia

    Community Health Worker Manager

    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.

  • Jerrica Penton

    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.

  • Cynthia Ray-De La Vega, MSW

    Behavioral Health Clinician

    I’m a clinician who believes the arts and laughter are vital for healing when words aren't enough. In my free time, I enjoy the beach and movies. I am excited for the journey ahead!

  • Avni Shah, Vayu Health

    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.

  • Ramon "Ray" Soto, RDN, CDCES

    Registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator

    Inspired to work in diabetes care after his wife was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Focuses on realistic, personalized, and sustainable nutrition changes. Enjoys cooking and spending time in nature.

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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. Enjoys time in nature, video games, and quality time with their chosen family.

Advisors and Board Members

  • Veenu Aulakh, Vayu Health

    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.

  • John Bertko, Vayu Health

    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.

  • Alan Glaseroff, Vayu Health

    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.

  • David Kil, Vayu Health

    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.

  • Rajiv Mahadevan, Vayu Health

    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.

  • Sheetal Shah, Vayu Health

    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”.

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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.