Avocado Health

A Father of Five, Hans thrives in building products and companies at the intersection between technology, data and impact. By combining cutting-edge technology with evidence-based guidance, Avocado’s innovative “Parent-Coach-in-Your-Pocket” delivers real-time answers to parents’ toughest challenges via text message, similar to having a conversation with your best friend.

Previously, Hans was the Head of Product at Pathfinder Health, an award-winning pediatric healthtech app providing objective insights into children’s developmental milestones for pediatric clinics. His commitment to advancing child development stems from his personal journey seeking answers for his daughter, Aviva, whose condition remains undiagnosed.

Before entering healthcare, he led innovation at Visa, where he pioneered mobile phones as cloud-based Point-of-Sale devices, leading Visa Acceptance Cloud, opening opportunities to long-tail merchants. Hans also founded and exited two ML-powered FinTech startups, EconoCast and Simplex, both successfully acquired by investment firms.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Hans’ proudest initiative has been Open Dreams, a Cameroon-based education nonprofit that has helped over 300 high-achieving, low-income scholars secure full scholarships at top universities worldwide through mentorship and virtual support. Driven by a passion for empowering families and communities, Hans continues to lead transformative change in parenting and child development.

Dr. Prince is a seasoned pediatrician with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient care. Inspired by a childhood encounter with Mother Teresa, she has dedicated her career to advocating for children’s health and promoting holistic, patient-centered care. She focuses on collaboration with families and healthcare teams to provide the best outcomes for every child. Having lived on multiple continents and worked with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, Dr. Prince brings a strong understanding of cultural diversity to her practice. She has been actively involved in community outreach and healthcare program development, built partnerships with specialists, and integrated complementary therapies, including mindfulness, to support both physical and emotional well-being.

Dr. Prince is passionate about leveraging technology to improve access to care, ensuring that children and families have the resources they need for better health and well-being.

Beginning early in his career, Sufyan has focused on applying his technical skills with the intention of improving a variety of areas within health systems. Since the passing of his mother from breast cancer, he has pursued a purpose driven approach to developing software products and improving lives.

Sufyan served this purpose by managing software configurations and test labs for MedNeutral, providing services and online solutions to make the process of reviewing medical records more accurate, efficient and useful through Medical Records Optimization. He developed automated testing frameworks for the medical device manufacturer Beckman Coulter. In 2023, he developed and delivered IT strategies for and coached technology leaders of Multiplan, which identified $22.9 billion of potential medical savings and helped lower out-of-pocket costs and reduce or eliminate balance billings for millions of healthcare consumers.

Sufyan’s current contributions include advising Syndicate Bio which is building the world's most diverse and richest human health datasets and applying AI/ML to usher in an era of new discoveries and inclusive care globally.

As a parent, Sufyan deeply understands the importance of supporting and empowering parents to unlock child development milestones and is committed to building the most trusted platform for improving child development outcomes. 

Jessica Swanson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the founder of Summit Health Services Inc., a nationwide ABA provider specializing in supporting military families. As a leader in the field, she also serves on the board of QABA, co-chairs UDNF PEER, and consults for start-ups and research initiatives.
Jessica’s passion for empowering parents stems from both her professional expertise and personal journey as a mother to a child with CDKL5, a rare and complex genetic disorder. She understands firsthand the challenges of navigating therapy, securing services, and advocating for a child’s needs. This drives her mission to equip parents with knowledge, tools, and support—ensuring they play an active role in their child’s progress.
Through Summit Health Services, consulting, and a dedicated parent collaboration model, Jessica helps families access high-quality ABA therapy, advocate effectively, and maximize their child’s potential.

Mike is a passionate sales professional with a unique blend of experience, including a strong background in employee engagement, a veteran’s perspective, and the dedication of a proud father. Having honed expertise at Workhuman, where he contributed to transformative workplace solutions, Mike brings a deep understanding of how engaged employees are key to an organization's success and growth.

Mike knows the importance of empathy, teamwork, and leadership in driving results. These values carry over into his approach to sales—building lasting relationships with clients, listening attentively to their needs, and providing tailored solutions that drive measurable success.

Committed to creating a positive workplace culture, Mike leverages insights to help organizations foster employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity. Whether it’s supporting clients in achieving their goals or ensuring a healthy work environment, Mike is all about helping organizations thrive.

When not helping clients succeed, Mike enjoys spending quality time with family, kiteboarding, and continuously striving to be the best version of both a professional and a father.

Throughout Sara Sweat’s extensive career in healthcare technology, leading teams to triple-digit growth, her focus has always transcended mere numbers. While many of her peers pursued MBAs, Sara - an early enthusiast of human behavior - earned a master’s degree in counseling focusing on attachment theory, post-traumatic growth, and industrial-organizational psychology.

At prominent companies such as Change Healthcare, Teladoc Health, & most recently as Chief Client Officer for Incredible Health, Sara leveraged her unique blend of business acumen and clinical training to achieve outstanding results.

After mentoring countless leaders across diverse industries, Sara founded High EQ Consulting Firm, MIndshift Advisors to help companies unleash their business results by unlocking human potential, creating performance cultures, & leveraging emotional intelligence.

Sara is a proud solo parent and believes deeply in the importance of the support and valuable insights Avocado Health provides its clients. She resides in Middle Tennessee.

Eric Silverman is a seasoned professional in the insurance industry, currently serving as the Principal and Owner of Voluntary Disruption, LLC. With a focus on employee benefits, he has been instrumental in reshaping how organizations approach voluntary benefits and enhanced communication strategies. Eric's innovative approach has earned him recognition as a thought leader in the field. He is also a sought-after speaker and author, contributing valuable insights on employee engagement and benefits optimization. He has been honored as “Voluntary Adviser of the Year” by Employee Benefit Adviser (EBA) and is a contributing author to the Amazon bestseller "Breaking Through The Status Quo." Through Voluntary Disruption, Eric continues to drive change, helping employers and employees maximize the value of their benefits programs.

Gina Mittal brings over 15 years of experience in social services and the nonprofit sector, with a deep commitment to building equitable systems that serve and empower historically marginalized communities. She holds dual master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Health from Boston University.

Throughout her career, Gina has focused on strengthening families and communities through trauma-informed, culturally responsive programs. As the Senior Director of Family & Community Services at Jewish Family Service of San Diego, she oversees a diverse portfolio of initiatives that reduce mental health stigma and increase access to education in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities; support Black families involved in the Child Welfare System, with the goal of reducing disproportionate system involvement; expand access to parent education and case management for families across San Diego County; and address the root causes of poverty by designing programs that promote long-term economic mobility.

As a first-generation American and parent to a toddler, Gina brings personal insight to her work. She understands the layered challenges families face navigating services, cultural dynamics, and structural inequities—an understanding that fuels her mission to create lasting, community-driven change.

A resilient "warrior", Safinaz has always embraced challenges with determination. Starting as a pharmacist, she transitioned into leadership roles, including Head of the Direct-to-Consumer Team at Abbott Saudi Arabia, driven by her passion for continuous growth.

 
To strengthen her business acumen, she pursued a Master’s in Business Administration from Northampton University—all while balancing life as a mother of three. She completed her degree with distinction.

After working as a Sales Manager in Saudi Arabia, Safinaz made a strategic career shift into digital marketing, following her deep passion for the field.
With multiple scholarships, courses, and apprenticeships under her belt, she firmly believes in the power of lifelong learning and self-development.

 
Her mission is to inspire others—especially late learners—to embrace new opportunities, proving that it’s never too late to grow.

For Safi, success isn’t about age; it’s about mindset, persistence, and the willingness to keep learning.

Arkar Min Oo is a marketing professional who brings an international perspective to digital marketing. Originally from Myanmar and now based in Plymouth, UK, Arkar transitioned from engineering to marketing, developing expertise in content creation and social media management.

His experience as an IGCSE Business Teacher enhanced his ability to communicate complex concepts clearly – a skill he applies to create engaging marketing campaigns. Currently studying with the Digital Marketing Institute, Arkar combines analytical thinking with creative approaches to deliver results-oriented strategies.

With experience working across different cultures, Arkar creates messaging that resonates with diverse audiences. He focuses on using digital marketing to connect organizations with their target audiences, particularly in educational settings where clear communication drives engagement.

Ania Boyd is a public health professional with a passion for building stronger, healthier communities through strategic partnerships and community-centered programs. She holds an MPH from the University of Missouri and a business degree from Clark Atlanta University, where she focused on supply chain management.

She has worked across the nonprofit, government, and startup sectors, leading programs that make mental health support more accessible for children and families. Most recently, she helped launch a mental health initiative in San Diego County that reached over 13,000 parents and caregivers in its first year. Her approach combines digital strategy, relationship-building, and culturally responsive outreach to drive meaningful, lasting impact.

Now based in Italy and working globally, Ania continues to support mission-driven organizations that prioritize health equity. She believes real change starts by meeting people where they are and creating solutions that reflect the needs and voices of the communities they serve.

Jennifer C. Williams, LCPC, PMH-C, R-PLC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, certified perinatal mental-health specialist, certified parental leave coach, and the Founder and CEO of Pass Go! Therapy and Coaching, a clinical practice dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, parents, and families across life’s most meaningful transitions. Jennifer and her team provide therapy, parent coaching, child and adolescent support, and corporate wellness services designed to promote clarity, stability, and emotional wellbeing. With a background in child development, maternal mental health, and family systems theory, she specializes in supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate the complex emotional and developmental transitions during childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.


Jennifer’s clinical approach integrates trauma-informed care, developmental science, and culturally responsive practice to strengthen parent–child attachment, emotional regulation, family functioning, and caregiver well-being. She works closely with families navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, identity shifts, and the stressors of raising children in high-demand environments, ensuring every client feels seen, supported, and understood.


Jennifer provides expert guidance on early childhood development, family systems, the transition to parenthood, and balancing life as a working parent. She is committed to translating clinical research into accessible, compassionate strategies that help parents build confidence, reduce risk factors, and promote long-term emotional resilience across the family unit.

Courtney DuBois, MS, CCLS is a Certified Child Life Specialist with extensive experience supporting children and families across hospital and community-based settings. She works closely with medical teams to provide emotional support, developmentally appropriate education, and coping strategies for children and families navigating medical experiences, with a special focus on NICU and premature infants.


Courtney holds degrees from the University of Florida and Nova Southeastern University. Her passion for empowering parents stems from years of hands-on work with families during some of their most vulnerable moments. She understands the emotional complexity of navigating medical systems, advocating for a child’s needs, and supporting early development amid uncertainty. This perspective drives her mission to equip parents with knowledge, practical tools, and compassionate guidance—ensuring they play an active role in their child’s care and progress.


Based in South Florida, Courtney enjoys staying active, spending time at Disney World, and making the most of the sunshine outside of her work with families.

Cory Todd is a Certified Child Life Specialist with almost a decade of experience providing family-centered care in a variety of medical environments, including inpatient, outpatient, Emergency, mental health, and medical summer camp settings. As a child life specialist, Cory offers psychosocial and emotional support for pediatric patients, their siblings, and caregivers. Through medical and therapeutic play, developmentally appropriate preparation, and education, Cory strives to minimize psychosocial stressors.

As a new mom herself, Cory has a renewed passion for helping patients and their families find their voices and learn to advocate for their unique needs during medical experiences. She works to bridge the gap between the medical team and the family, and hopes to provide children with a sense of autonomy in their care. Cory was inspired to pursue this important work after her own hospital experience as a child!

Jessica Hardy is a Certified Child Life Specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families in the pediatric hospital setting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family and Consumer Studies and has dedicated her career to helping families navigate new diagnoses, medical procedures, and the emotional challenges of hospitalization.


Through her extensive clinical work, Jessica has developed deep insight into family dynamics, parenting challenges, and children’s unique perspectives during times of stress and change. These experiences have shaped her passion for creating meaningful, relatable support systems for parents—meeting families where they are and empowering them with practical, compassionate tools.


Jessica specializes in developing individualized therapeutic goals that strengthen the parent-child connection during medical experiences. She believes these goals and supportive practices extend well beyond the hospital, translating into effective, everyday parenting strategies. Through her work with Avo Health, Jessica is committed to providing long-term, relationship-centered support that helps families grow, connect, and thrive.

Adina Levitan is a Certified Child Life Specialist and the founder of Illuminate Child Life, a private practice dedicated to helping children and families navigate medical experiences with confidence, coping, and compassion. With a background spanning hospital-based pediatric care, home-based support, and digital education, Adina brings a holistic, family-centered approach to child and family support.


Adina’s work is deeply shaped by both her professional training and lived experience as a mother. She understands firsthand the emotional weight parents carry when their child faces medical procedures, diagnoses, or uncertainty. This perspective fuels her passion for empowering families with practical tools, developmentally appropriate preparation, and emotionally attuned support—so parents feel confident advocating for their children and children feel safe, informed, and brave.

Abby Horton, MS, CCLS, is a Certified Child Life Specialist with over a decade of experience supporting children and families through medical experiences, transitions, and life challenges. She helps parents and caregivers feel confident, prepared, and supported as they navigate their child’s unique needs, offering practical strategies and guidance for everyday parenting moments.


Abby is especially passionate about creating supportive communities for families, with a focus on children with developmental differences, behavioral challenges, or complex medical needs. She has trained and mentored child life students and taught university-level coursework in child life theory and practice. As the founder of Little Lighthouses Child Life Services, she brings her expertise directly to families, helping parents problem-solve, build confidence, and feel seen and supported. As a new mom herself, Abby knows firsthand how important it is to find trusted guidance and a community you can rely on, and she is excited to use her experience and education to support parents through the Avocado Health platform.

As a Certified Child Life Specialist and mom of three boys, Cait brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work supporting children and families. Based in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, she has spent much of her career at a large children’s hospital in the Northeast, where she has experience working across a wide range of inpatient and outpatient units. Throughout her career, she has supported a diverse patient population by providing developmentally appropriate education, therapeutic play, distraction, and coping support during medical experiences.

In addition to her clinical work, Cait is passionate about education and advocacy for the child life profession. She teaches a university-level child life course in Philadelphia, where she has the opportunity to introduce and mentor future professionals entering the field.

Most recently, she launched her private child life practice, Kaleidoscope Coping, to further her mission of helping children and families navigate medically complex situations and major life transitions. Through a foundation of processing, play, and positive coping, she is dedicated to meeting families where they are and empowering children with tools to feel informed, supported, and resilient.

As a consultant with Avocado Health,  Cait is excited to bring her clinical insight, family-centered perspective, and deep understanding of pediatric psychosocial care to innovative solutions that support children and caregivers in meaningful, accessible ways.