Board of Directors

CHMRC Board Chair

Ulya Khan is a leader in longevity and healthy aging with deep expertise in healthcare innovation and investment strategy. A former C-suite executive at Tivity Health, she now advises private equity firms and serves on multiple boards, including Marani Health and the Tramuto-Porter Foundation. Ulya holds degrees from Imperial College London and executive credentials from Harvard Business School. She is also a Fellow of the Nashville Healthcare Council and a founding member of GoldenSeeds Arizona.

Secretary/Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair

Ann Kent is Chief Growth Officer at ProgenyHealth, with over 25 years of leadership in healthcare sales, business development, and operations. Her career spans organizations in brain injury rehab, home health, and benefits management. Formerly Senior VP of Growth at Tivity Health, she brings strategic expertise to CHMRC. Ann holds a BA from Iowa State and both an MSW and MBA from Boston University, blending social impact with business acumen.

Board Member

Tom Quade is a nationally recognized leader in public health and health equity. He has served as President of the American Public Health Association and on boards including the National Board of Public Health Examiners. He currently leads Special Olympics International’s North American health initiatives. A former Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal, Tom holds an MPH from Yale and an MA in Counselor Education from the University of Cincinnati.

Board Member

Ed Kacic is the retired President of Irvine Health Foundation, with over four decades of experience leading health-focused philanthropic organizations. He brings deep expertise in healthcare innovation, investments, and nonprofit governance. Ed previously chaired the Board of CalOptima and served as CEO of Iris Digital Communities. He holds a BA from CSU Northridge, an MBA from UC Irvine, and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst. Ed continues to serve on multiple investment committees.