Our Team

Meet the Founders

PA-C, MHS, NFC

Kari Cao

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Kari Cao is an emerging leader in maternal health innovation, a healthcare provider, and the founder of RenewRx. With a background that spans clinical medicine, culinary nutrition, and digital health, she brings a uniquely creative and systems-level perspective to solving some of healthcare’s most overlooked challenges.

As both a clinician and a mother, Kari deeply understands the burnout and gaps that exist in traditional prenatal care. She is passionate about leveraging technology and culinary science to deliver proactive, empowering care models that work in real-world clinical settings.

At RenewRx, Kari leads the development of a tech-enabled platform that blends AI-powered meal tracking, remote monitoring, and reimbursed precision coaching to transform prenatal care into an engaging and scalable experience—for both patients and providers.

She is a 2025 keynote speaker for the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and has been featured in multiple health tech and startup innovation panels, recognized for her leadership at the intersection of food, medicine, and maternal care.

BAS, CNP, NNCP

Kelly Carter

Chief Success Officer & Co-Founder

Kelly Carter is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner and nationally recognized expert in behavior change and maternal health. As the Chief Success Officer at RenewRx, Kelly leads with a powerful blend of science, empathy, and lived experience—ensuring every woman feels seen, heard, and empowered throughout her pregnancy journey.

With a background in functional nutrition, mindful eating, and health coaching, Kelly has supported thousands of people, navigating the ins and outs of women's health. She is the one of the inspirations behind the One Th1ng Program: Renewed Plate Method, an approach that blends blood sugar science with individualized care and compassionate coaching.

Kelly’s passion lies in closing the gaps in maternal care—especially for those who feel overwhelmed, under-supported, or dismissed by traditional healthcare systems. Under her leadership, RenewRx’s coaching program has scaled into a national model of support, driving clinical outcomes while honoring each woman’s unique story.

As a mother, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, Kelly brings heart, strategy, and vision to every corner of RenewRx. Her goal is simple but bold: transform the standard of pregnancy care for good.

Meet the Leadership Team

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Julianne Brainard

Head of People & Strategy

SHRM-CP

People-first operator and HR strategist known for scaling systems, teams, and culture at the intersection of growth and operational excellence.

Ryan Meardon

Biz Dev & Strategic Partnerships

Strategic BizDev & RevOps leader with 20+ yrs driving growth, scaling GTM strategies, and building top teams. Expert at unlocking growth levers & forging partnerships for lasting success.

Simrandeep Singh

Head of Product & Engineering

BS & MS Computer Science

Founder of SACHSOFT, bringing global experience in MedTech development, engineering leadership, and offshore team scaling.

Cass Tavares

Head of Marketing

B.Comm, CNP

Leads content strategy at RenewRx, combining 15+ years of health sector experience with a passion for nutrition to create content that connects, empowers, and drives action.

Matthew Zeeb

Head of Finance & Accounting

CPA, CFF, CFE

15+ years in accounting, brings a strategic edge as a Fractional CFO, helping service-based businesses scale and hit their financial goals with clarity and precision.

Cassandra Sangiulano

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Dan Wonstolen

ITops Lead

MBA

Former GTM lead at Virta Health, where he scaled coaching teams and built digital diabetes care solutions. Brings deep expertise in B2B strategy and operational growth across health tech.

Meet the Advisors

John Kegel

Co-Founder & Advisor

MS, CPHIMS, CEH

Design-minded technologist and storytelling strategist blending empathy, engineering, and vision to build meaningful health experiences that scale.

Joel Aronoff

Advisor

MS Bioinformatics

Healthcare tech leader driving AI-powered EHR innovation for addiction care at Anonymous Health. Advisor to Horizon Blue Cross on clinical data strategy. Expert in startup growth and health policy across payers and providers.

Natasha Bond

Advisor

M. Eng, C. Eng PMP RAC WhS, DIS

30+ years in medical device development, Tasha blends expertise in product, program, and regulatory roles with a passion for user experience and a track record of successful exits.

Maryanne Bruno

Advisor

PNNP, CNM, CDE

Perinatal nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator with Obstetrix Medical Group, specializing in diabetes care for pregnant women.

Barry Barresi

Advisor

OD, Ph.D.

Health policy leader and entrepreneur known for shaping GTM strategies and academic-industry partnerships.

Fadi Hindi

Advisor

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Healthcare executive with a track record of forging high-impact payer and provider partnerships across the U.S.

Sarah Hormachea

Advisor

Board-certified in Advanced Diabetes Management and an APRD

Deep expertise in perinatal nutrition, diabetes technology, and remote monitoring—shaping care models at the intersection of clinical precision and digital health.

Laura Henderson

Advisor

MS in Epidemiology

CDC research leader with deep knowledge in clinical trials and FDA-regulated health innovation.

Robert Freeman

Advisor

JD, MHA

Healthcare executive and attorney with 20+ years leading operational strategy, process optimization, compliance, and culture. Focused on driving sustainable growth and innovation in care delivery.

Robbye Pendrod

Advisor

MBA, CPC, CPB, CPMA

Billing and compliance veteran with decades of experience navigating insurance systems and practice operations.

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Advisor

BS ME, MS MOT, MBA

Engineering and operations executive with 14+ years leading product development and go-to-market execution in healthcare.

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Advisor

BS ChemBioE, MS Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics specialist with 10+ years in biotech, medtech, and clinical-grade sensor systems.

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Select team & advisors have opted to remain unnamed due to active roles in other companies. Their strategic contributions remain invaluable to our mission.

Yes...We're hiring!

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Where Care Meets Purpose

Meet the Founders

PA-C, MHS, NFC

Kari Cao

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

BAS, CNP, NNCP

Kelly Carter

Chief Success Officer & Co-Founder

Meet the Leadership Team

Meet the Advisors

Yes...We're hiring!