MIRA Health was built to make preventive health and daily wellbeing simple, supportive, and accessible. We believe care should feel calm, not complicated and we designed MIRA to help people stay consistent, informed, and empowered.
what defines us
Led by specialists with 20+ years of healthcare & technology experience.
Built with strong privacy, security, and compliance at every level.
Every feature is tested with real users to ensure clarity, comfort, and ease.
Rooted in behavioral science principles that support steady daily habits.
Our purpose is to make everyday care feel manageable. We focus on the small daily habits that keep people aware, engaged, and in tune with their wellbeing—because we believe early attention, not fear, is what creates strong, healthy routines.
We build technology that makes it easier to stay consistent, organize daily health tasks, and helps people stay connected to what supports their long-term well-being.
Our vision is a future where staying healthy feels natural, supported by tools that gently encourage early awareness and steady habits before problems grow. Preventive care should feel woven into everyday life.
We aim to build a companion that empowers individuals and communities to make informed choices, stay engaged, and reduce preventable health challenges through simple, continuous support.

Founder & CEO
Dr. Ishmael is a physician executive with 25+ years of experience in healthcare operations, clinical transformation, and medical education. As Founder and CEO, he drives MIRA’s mission to make preventive care smarter, more engaging, and more accessible. Previously COO and Hospital President at The MetroHealth System, he is a Fellow of ACHE and holds an MD and MBA.

Chief Creative Officer
Bryant has 12+ years of experience in travel technology, user experience, and creative strategy. As CCO, he leads MIRA’s design approach, blending innovation, empathy, and clarity to improve everyday preventive care. He has shaped employee travel programs for brands, including Southwest Airlines and Ford, and is known for human-centered thinking and collaborative leadership.

Chief Information Officer
David is a technology and cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and security strategy. As CIO, he oversees secure, scalable systems that support MIRA’s preventive health mission. His background includes roles at Smartsheet and other major enterprises, with expertise in cloud security, compliance, and governance.

Chief Technology Officer
Aaron is a full-stack developer and technology leader with 8+ years of experience building scalable digital products. As CTO, he leads MIRA’s engineering strategy, product development, and technical innovation focused on preventive care. Previously Lead Developer at oBuilds, he holds a Computer Science degree and advanced .NET training.
A distinguished group of clinicians, strategists, and innovators who guide MIRA's mission to make preventive health smarter and more accessible.

Medical Advisor
Dr. Rita McGuire is an obstetrician and gynecologist, healthcare executive, and business leader with 30+ years of experience in medicine, healthcare operations, and community health. Her background combines frontline clinical practice with an MBA and a strong focus on healthcare leadership, process improvement, prevention, and holistic wellness.
As an advisor to MIRA Health, Dr. McGuire brings a valuable perspective on women's health, maternal health, preventive care, and the health disparities affecting underserved communities. Her clinical and leadership experience will help guide MIRA as we develop technology that improves health literacy, strengthens patient engagement, and helps people take a more active role in their health between visits with their healthcare providers.

Strategy & Investment Advisor
Tess Robinson is a venture investor, strategist, and experienced operator focused on companies at the intersection of health, longevity, artificial intelligence, and human performance. As Managing Partner of FTB Capital Group, she works with founders building innovative health and technology companies, bringing experience across venture capital, business strategy, marketing, leadership, and company growth.
As an advisor to MIRA Health, Tess brings an investor- and growth-focused perspective to our mission of building an AI-powered health companion focused on prevention and everyday health engagement. Her experience will help guide MIRA's business strategy, positioning, partnerships, fundraising, and long-term growth as we work to make personalized preventive health support more accessible and scalable.

Communications Advisor
Debra Amsden is an experienced creative producer and communications professional who has brought ideas to life through storytelling, advertising, media, and brand development. Her background also includes American Sign Language interpreting, wellness, and service as a yoga instructor supporting cancer patients and survivors.
As an advisor to MIRA Health, Debra brings a valuable perspective on communication, creativity, accessibility, and how people engage with health information. Her experience will help guide MIRA in developing clear, relatable, and human messaging and user experiences, translating complex healthcare concepts into information people can understand, trust, and use in everyday life.

Healthcare Strategy Advisor
Kelly Scheer is an experienced healthcare strategist, executive coach, and nonprofit leader with 20+ years of C-suite experience across healthcare, senior living, human services, and community-based organizations. Her career has included leading strategy and operations for large healthcare organizations, building senior living businesses, directing philanthropic initiatives, serving on nonprofit boards, and advocating for vulnerable populations. Today, she advises and coaches executives and organizations across healthcare, technology, startups, and the nonprofit sector.
As an advisor to MIRA Health, Kelly brings expertise in healthcare strategy, organizational growth, community partnerships, leadership development, and connecting mission with execution. Her perspective will help guide MIRA as we build partnerships across healthcare and community organizations, strengthen our approach to serving older adults and caregivers, and develop MIRA into a scalable platform that improves health engagement and outcomes.

Clinical Nutrition Advisor
Melanie Di Stante is a physician assistant, registered dietitian nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist whose multidisciplinary background brings together clinical medicine, nutrition, chronic disease management, and patient education. A graduate of Yale University's Physician Assistant Studies program, she has extensive experience helping patients better understand and manage their health, particularly through nutrition, diabetes education, and practical lifestyle interventions.
As an advisor to MIRA Health, Melanie brings a valuable frontline perspective to developing a more personalized, practical AI health companion. Her expertise will guide MIRA's approach to medication management, nutrition, chronic disease prevention, patient engagement, and translating complex health information into actionable steps people can use in everyday life.

Healthcare Operations Advisor
Racheal Hernandez is a healthcare operations and strategy leader with 20+ years of experience across academic medical centers, ambulatory care, and payer-provider organizations. Her expertise spans value-based care, population health, healthcare operations, access, care model redesign, and implementing technology and AI-enabled workflows. She has led initiatives to improve care delivery, operational performance, patient access, and the transition from traditional healthcare models toward greater accountability for quality, outcomes, and cost.
As an advisor to MIRA Health, Racheal brings deep expertise in translating value-based care strategy into practical clinical and operational workflows. Her perspective will help guide MIRA's positioning with health systems, physician groups, accountable care organizations, and other organizations managing population health, ensuring that MIRA supports proactive patient engagement, longitudinal care, improved outcomes, and the operational requirements of value-based care.
Geriatrics & Palliative Care Advisor
Dr. Seki Balogun is a board-certified geriatrician and palliative care physician, educator, and healthcare leader with decades of experience caring for older adults. She is the Donald W. Reynolds Professor of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she serves in leadership roles in geriatric education and fellowship training. Her clinical and research interests include healthy aging, chronic kidney disease in older adults, quality of life, long-term care, and improving care for aging populations. She is also the editor of Care of the Older African Adult.
As an advisor to MIRA Health, Dr. Balogun brings deep expertise in geriatrics, chronic disease management, palliative care, and the unique healthcare needs of older adults and their caregivers. Her perspective will help guide MIRA's development of tools that support medication management, healthy aging, caregiver engagement, and health literacy, helping seniors stay healthier and more independent between healthcare visits.

Behavioral Health Advisor
Dr. Napatia Tronshaw-Gettings is a double board-certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist with expertise in brain health, neuropsychiatry, and integrative approaches to mental wellness. A graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, she completed her adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her work has focused on helping individuals and families better understand the connection between brain health, mental health, physical health, and overall well-being.
As an advisor to MIRA Health, Dr. Gettings brings an important perspective on behavioral health, cognitive wellness, prevention, and health literacy. Her expertise will help guide MIRA's approach to integrating mental and physical health, developing meaningful daily check-ins, identifying changes that may warrant earlier intervention, and helping users better understand how their emotional, cognitive, and physical health are connected.

Communications & Narrative Advisor
Sandi Pearce is a communications and narrative strategist, editorial leader, and co-founder of The Narrative Authority, with more than three decades of experience shaping brand positioning, strategic messaging, and corporate communications. Her background spans healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advertising, and technology, including medical, legal, and regulatory work for Eli Lilly.
Sandi brings expertise in brand strategy, narrative development, and translating complex information into clear, compelling communication. Her experience in victim and child advocacy adds valuable insight into communicating with diverse audiences facing difficult circumstances. She supports MIRA's mission to advance health literacy through accessible, trustworthy, and meaningful communication.
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