We are a diverse team built from the communities we serve with a common passion to change the course of care for members who need it most.
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We are led by entrepreneurial and deep healthcare experienced founders backed by a team steeped in value-based care, delivery system innovation, and technology-enabled service business operations.
Leadership
Scott Schnell
Chief Executive Officer
Scott orchestrated the original business model, technology platform and customer acquisition plan for the company's success with Co-Founder, Neil Solomon. Scott has started, grown, led and ultimately sold tech-enabled service companies during his career, including RMA Home Services, which was sold to Home Depot. Scott is a Certified Public Accountant and graduate of the University of Michigan.
Alex Schmidt
Chief Financial Officer
Alex oversees the finance, accounting, and technology functions. He leads MedZed’s financial strategy initiatives with an emphasis on leveraging data to support other functional areas and drive sustainable growth and profitability. Alex brings nearly a decade of operationally-oriented lower middle market healthcare investing experience, including investing roles at TT Capital Partners, Healy Capital Partners, and Bailey & Company. He has a strong track record of investing in and growing founder-led healthcare technology and services businesses with an emphasis on improving patient quality while reducing costs. Alex holds a B.S.B.A. with majors in accounting and finance from Marquette University.
Enrique Balaguer
Chief Growth Officer
Enrique is responsible for go-to-market-strategy, sales, and delivery of MedZed’s ground-breaking patient engagement solutions. His career as a healthcare executive, sales leader, and social entrepreneur spans a broad range of organization types including early-stage startups, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profits. Enrique holds a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Boston University and a Master of Public Policy from the University of California at Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy.
Carisha Cabasa, DNP, RN
VP, Clinical Care and Operations
Carisha leads the integration of clinical excellence and operational rigor at MedZed. She has over 25 years of experience in healthcare with a proven track record in strategy, operations, customer success, business development, change management, and organizational leadership. Prior to joining MedZed, she held leadership roles at Myia Health, TransformativeMed, Life Image, Healthways, Cerner, Kaiser Permanente and is the founder of VanzHealth. Carisha holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Creighton University where she serves as adjunct faculty.
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Dana Miller-Martinez
VP, Quality
Dana leads quality initiatives to support best in class member care and facilitates interdepartmental collaborations to maximize performance on key quality indicators across the enterprise.  In addition, she oversees auditing MedZed’s internal operations and adherence to external programmatic requirements. With over 20 years of experience in Public Health data analytics, Dana excels at using data to identify areas for quality and operational improvement programs, helping clients drive down utilization costs, address member social needs, and improve member health outcomes. Dana is passionate about strategies that promote whole-person care and strives to ensure our most vulnerable populations can access comprehensive resources and care.  Dana holds BS from Duke University and MPH, PhD in Public Health from UCLA.
Daniel Zimmerman
VP, Product
Daniel leads product strategy at MedZed, driving the development of intuitive, human-centered technology that supports frontline care teams and improves member outcomes. He focuses on enhancing care coordination, streamlining workflows, and enabling scalable delivery across ECM and Community Supports. Daniel brings deep experience in healthcare product development, building solutions that translate operational needs into impactful, real-world tools. He is passionate about creating systems that empower care teams and improve patient experiences. He holds a Master of Engineering in Information Engineering Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Faulkner University.
Tasha Jefferson
VP, Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports
Latasha (Tasha) Jefferson serves as Vice President of Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports (CS) Programs at MedZed, leading statewide operations across California. She focuses on driving member engagement, addressing health-related social needs, and delivering measurable outcomes for health plan partners. Tasha brings extensive experience in community-based healthcare and is known for building high-performing teams and scalable, field-based care models that reach underserved populations. She holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University, with concentrations in Sociology and Project Management, and a background in Business Administration.
Nancy Vargas
Director, Strategic Implementations
Nancy supports MedZed’s mission by helping bridge technology, operations, and clinical teams to design systems that make care more connected and people centered. Having grown within the organization over the past six years—from a Community Health Navigator to a strategic leader—she brings firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by teams and members alike.
 
With an educational background in serving diverse populations, Nancy approaches her work with empathy, curiosity, and collaboration. She is passionate about developing practical, sustainable solutions that empower staff, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure that every innovation keeps people at the heart of MedZed’s work. She holds a degree in International Affairs from Eastern Washington University
