Team

Meet the Team

The Team
Dr. Mehul Patel Co-President and Director of Pathogen Research

Dr. Patel graduated from Cornell University studying Policy Analysis and Management with a concentration in Health Policy and completed his medical school and training at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Dr. Patel is a New York State licensed physician who focuses on the importance of health, fitness, nutrition, and education. Dr. Patel brings a passion for startup firms and serves as an advisor for multiple companies. He serves as a CAAAN admissions member for his alma mater Cornell University. As a physician he has focused his energy helping his patients and clients optimize their potential through a company he founded, PHC.

Daniel RojasCo-President and Director of Operations

Daniel is an integral member of the founding team, providing product and software development strategy at the earliest stage of the company’s inception. He serves in an administrative and product development capacity. He also leads the initiatives to drive the AI development efforts and is focused on continuously developing and improving our product capabilities. Daniel has a Computer Programming Specialist Certification and has a background in computer programming and web development.

Cara Cusack Executive Vice President of AI & ML

With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Cara brings a strong background in program management, product ownership, and Agile methodologies. She has a track record of leading cross-functional teams to design, implement, and manage complex technical programs. She is also a Best-Selling Author with her book “A.I. Survival Guide.” Noteworthy projects include immersive VR training applications for Department of Defense, Smart vehicle technology for Airstream, gaming projects for mobile, VR, AR, and MMORPG for PC, and projects involving the largest airline merger in the world.

Joe TrebbeManaging Director of Biosurfactants LLC

Joe is an experienced healthcare executive with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. He is skilled in both non-profit and for-profit organizations, operational leadership, customer service, and strategic planning. Joe is a strong operations professional with a Master's degree focused in Social Work from Missouri State University with nearly 25 years experience.

Steven BrownsteinDirector of IT

Steven brings an information technology background to the team, with over a decade of experience across military, government, and the private sector. He specializes in building high-performance teams, prioritizing world-class customer service and customer experience, while driving automation and cost saving initiatives to benefit the organization. He has served in the US Army in an IT capacity, and has also held technical positions with Lockheed Martin, Borland-Groover Clinic, and the USDA.

Jesse FabishProfessional Engineer

After spending the first half of his career designing structural systems, Jesse found his true passion in building teams and optimizing processes, recently supporting a multibillion-dollar national defense project. He is a structural engineer licensed in three states, California, Massachusetts and Arizona, and specializes in strategically connecting people to grow personal and corporate success. He brings experience as an Engineering Apprentice with the US Air Force, and most recently served as an Engineering Supervisor for FDH, a civil engineering firm in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Aurora Goldish-DeSanto Student Intern

As a college student studying environmental sciences, Aurora brings a passion and drive to help the environment and the well-being of local communities.

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