Health Insurance Option
Health Insurance Option
To help families, providers, and communities enable individuals with autism to be the best human they can be.
To be the go-to community and marketplace for autism care.
We are caring.
We are compassionate.
We are inclusive.
We are global.
We are innovative.
Our core team includes passionate and dedicated professionals from diverse backgrounds, including autism advocacy, healthcare, data, artificial intelligence, innovation, and customer value-focused human-centered product design. We are united by our shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.
Glenda Carnate
CEO and founder
autism health is Glenda’s brainchild. When her son was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at two (2) years old, much like any other parents, she struggled with finding information and the right care. There is no roadmap, no smart assistant, and information is so limited/not easily accessible. With this fire in her heart, that there has to be a better way, autism health was born.
With decades-long deep experience in customer experience, automation, data, healthcare, responsible artificial intelligence, and her DNA that ‘everyone deserves to live a full life’, autism health, provides easy access to providers and autism-friendly places at your fingertips. In addition, it significantly reduces the search from months/weeks to literally minutes. With the proprietary care navigation assistant Pogi, caregivers will get help and suggestions throughout the autism journey. This empathetic assistant aims to reduce the pain, cognitive overload, and mental pain/angst caregivers go through from the pre/diagnosis moment, anxiety, finding care, and caring for their autism person. This is just the beginning- there is so much more assistive experience to come with this product.
In addition to being an authority on neurodiversity, AI/data, and 3x entrepreneur, Glenda is an award-winning multi-talented global executive primarily building and commercializing SaaS platforms end to end with revenue as high as $2B. She is a Wien International Scholar, has a Bachelors in Economics (and minors in Philosophy) from Brandeis University and MSc in Finance from New England College of Business & Finance. Coming from humble beginnings, she also mentors up and coming leaders, entrepreneurs, data scientists and serves as an advisor/board member to a number of non-profits. As her interest is vast, she speaks at events with audience as high as >100K.
For/By autistic individuals and their families, she is so grateful to the autism community that brought this app to life. She can’t wait to hear more from you! As a global citizen and representing her past, present, and future: Namaste, merci, arigatoo, xièxiè, salamat po, mahalo, agyamanak unay, gracias, and much love, always.
Dr. Matt Fickie
Chief Health officer
Dr. Matt Fickie possesses a unique blend of expertise in the health sector, having worked as an autism genetics researcher, a physician (both pediatrics and adult medicine), and a medical director at a health insurance company. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Medical Director at Highmark, where he oversees the Medical Policy Department and supervises the innovative coverage with evidence determination program.
He has also previously served as an attending physician at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA, and Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, where he treated both children and adults with genetic conditions.
Additionally, he has taught students and fellows affiliated with Tufts University and Harvard University. Dr. Fickie is board-certified in internal medicine, general pediatrics, and clinical genetics.
Christopher Hayes
Chief Security Officer
Chris is an experienced global security and risk management professional with public and private sector work, and has been leading security organizations, compliance, and fraud prevention programs for more than 20 years for many global organizations. In addition to his extensive corporate experience, Chris was the Director of Security for a national pharmaceutical firm, spent several years as the Director of Security for Boston area hospital networks, and founded his own security consulting firm where he conducts security risk assessments and provides strategic security advice and training to healthcare workers in high-risk countries and regions, K-12 schools and global companies. Chris also provides Pro bono security consulting services to schools and educational institutions for children with Autism.
Chris holds a bachelor’s of degree in law enforcement, with a specialization in human relations; and a Juris Doctor, with specialization in business and corporate law.
Chris is board-certified in security management and has obtained the Certified Protection Professional credential. He is a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants as a Corporate Consultant, and the American Society for Industrial Security, the International Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals.
Jit Patel
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Jit is a seasoned leader with a 15-year track record in revolutionizing technical operations for SaaS organizations. Jit's career has been defined by a relentless commitment to driving innovation, optimizing efficiency, and delivering exceptional results.
As a strategic leader, he sets the vision and direction for technology operations, aligning them seamlessly with broader business objectives. Operational excellence is Jit's hallmark, with expertise in streamlining processes, enhancing quality control, and implementing best practices to consistently improve service delivery while reducing costs.
With a client-centric approach, Jit ensures that technology solutions not only meet but exceed client expectations, fostering enduring relationships built on trust. His passion, experience, and skills to utilize transformative technology will immensely advance autism health’s mission for accelerating access to services.
Elgar Sirajov
Product Design, UX
Elgar embodies the vibrant spirit of our team; he's a passionate advocate for our mission.
With a background steeped in both product design and web development, he brings a unique blend of creativity, technical prowess, and exceptional UX skills to the table. But what truly sets him apart is his unwavering passion for our services and his commitment to inclusivity.
Elgar firmly believes that access to care and resources should know no bounds. His dedication to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of their unique circumstances, can thrive, aligns perfectly with our vision. Through his work, he's helping us pave the way towards a more inclusive and compassionate future in autism health.
We are fortunate to have an exceptional team of advisors who play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's mission and strategic direction. Their extensive knowledge and diverse backgrounds ensure that we deliver the highest standard of care and support to the autism community.
Maheen Mausoof Adamson, PhD
ADVISOR
Dr. Adamson is a clinical associate professor of Neurosurgery (Affiliated) at Stanford School of Medicine and Clinical Research Director for Rehabilitation Services at VA Palo Alto. She completed her undergraduate degrees in neurobiology and women studies at the University of California, Irvine. She completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and a postdoctoral fellowship in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. In addition, she is the Founder/CEO of Soof Solutions, a vision neuroscience solution to give voice to the speechless for better recovery. She also completed her Masters in Healthcare Leadership at Brown University School of Professional Studies in 2022.
Dr. Adamson is a trained neuroscientist, neuromodulation, and neuroimaging expert, whose research interests span traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and pain. She’s a leader in healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, and translational neuroscience and has over 15 years of research and healthcare leadership experience with Stanford School of Medicine, Brown University, Department of Defense, and Veterans Health Administration. She serves as a scientific advisor to several companies and mentors high school students to MD and Ph.D. colleagues along with entrepreneurs in the neuroscience space, especially minority women.
Amy Appleyard
ADVISOR
Amy Appleyard is the Chief Revenue Officer at LastPass, a leading credentials management solution for individuals and business of all sizes. Before joining LastPass, Amy has held key roles in several cybersecurity companies, including most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Malwarebytes and Senior Vice President of Sales for the Commercial division of VMware Carbon Black. Additionally, she’s served as Vice President of Sales at LogMeIn, and Vice President of Sales at Staples. In her Sales leadership roles, she has lead companies with routes to market ranging from ecommerce and marketplaces to Sales-led motions, to Partner-assisted and Partner-driven sales, serving customers of all sizes, from individuals through large enterprises.
Outside of her role as Chief Revenue Officer, Amy is an advocate for women in sales and sales management, and a champion for diverse sales and leadership teams. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Boston University.
Jennifer Gentile, Psy.D.
ADVISOR
Currently serving as the Chief Clinical Officer at thynk, Jennifer is a thought leader and mental healthcare innovator with more than 10 years of experience in telehealth and digital health and is committed to improving access and quality in mental healthcare. In her most recent role as SVP, Clinical Innovation at ieso, a digital mental healthcare company, she collaborated with clinical and academic researchers to improve access, outcomes, and engagement in mental healthcare. As a practicing clinical psychologist since 2008 at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Jennifer maintains a deep understanding of the urgent needs for effective mental healthcare for the autism community. Jennifer led the clinical efforts to found Amwell’s 50 state teletherapy offering.
Steve Gullans, Ph.D.
ADVISOR
Steve is an experienced entrepreneur, scientist, investor, advisor and author who focuses on transformational technologies that can improve people’s lives everywhere. His background ranges from academic scientist at Harvard Medical School to founder of startups, board director for many life science enterprises, and CEO of a public biotech company. Steve co-authored “Evolving Ourselves” which describes the role of life science technologies in our future. He has spoken broadly including at TED and TEDx and, for the past half-dozen years, he has focused on brain monitoring/training technologies which led to his co-founding Metis Minds.
Christine Horner
ADVISOR
Christina Horner is the founder of Horner Consulting LLC and co-founder of EmpowerED Solutions. Her unwavering commitment to social justice fuels her mission to empower individuals and organizations, particularly schools, to adopt the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice, recognizing their transformative power in driving positive outcomes. With expertise in leadership coaching, equitable community engagement, culturally responsive education, and strategic planning, Christina works to build inclusive cultures that champion equity.
A Boston College graduate with a master's in education from Lesley University, she also serves as a Wellesley School Committee member and Town Meeting member. Her leadership has earned recognition through fellowships with the National Equity Project and the prestigious Early Learning Nation Policy Fellowship by the Hunt Institute. In 2022, she was honored with the Black Excellence on the Hill Award by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. Christina’s strategic insight and dedication make her a driving force for meaningful change, advancing a vision where equity and inclusion are at the heart of all endeavors.
Paul Joseph
ADVISOR
Paul is the owner of Metroworks coworking and innovation space where he runs Contexed, a management consulting and training firm helping clients go-to-market, respond to change, innovate, and grow.
He brings 30+ years of entrepreneurial and management experience in strategy, marketing, sales, and business education to his advisory work, and has worked with companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 organizations to small non-profits.
Paul recently led the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce as its President & CEO and currently serves as an elected member of the Natick Select Board and on other local boards and committees. Paul has a B.S. in Management and Marketing from Cornell University and an M.B.A from Babson College and is an avid distance runner, having completed 28 marathons.
Sheree Titan-Ford
ADVISOR
Sheree Titan-Ford is a highly accomplished marketing professional with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare, telecommunication, and technology sectors. As the Founder and CEO of TitanMarketing, she has established herself as a visionary leader known for her strategic insights and ability to drive business growth. Sheree's advisory role with autism health, along with her involvement in other healthcare technology companies, reflects her passion for making a meaningful impact in the industry.
In addition to her professional achievements, Sheree is actively involved in industry associations and community initiatives. She believes in giving back and often volunteers her time and expertise to support causes she is passionate about. Sheree holds a B.A. in English from the State University of NewYork at Albany.
Seshadri Veeraraghavan
Advisor
Seshadri is a visionary leader with a deep passion for data, security, privacy, and technology. As an advisor, Seshadri advises on the company's data strategy, ensuring data quality and security, and unlocking the transformative power of data to create intelligent products for the autism community.
With a varied and rich background in IT and data (warehousing, data marts, flexible, and modern data platforms), he brings a unique blend of expertise and leadership skills to drive autism health’s data strategy forward. Though a data nerd, he is also a people-nerd. He is on a mission to create data solutions connecting people and data together. He firmly believes that every individual should be empowered to succeed. By leveraging data, he will enable our community build a better future for their autism person (person with autism).
At One Autism Health (aka autism health), we envision a world where every individual living with autism receives unwavering support and care. Our mission is to empower autism individuals and their families with easy access to a vast array of resources and top-quality care providers. Together, we build a community that thrives on information and connection. We believe that knowledge is power, and that's why we bring essential information right to your fingertips. Whether you're a caring family member or an autistic individual, or a dedicated service provider, or an autism-friendly place, our platform is your gateway to a supportive network.
From local resources to specialized caregivers, we connect you to the vital services you need.
Absolutely! The platform has been designed for individuals with autism. If questions, please contact a parent/guardian or your caregiver first.
The platform is free to use, giving access to essential resources and functionalities. We just ask that you create a profile for secure login access. Premium services are available by request only.
Yes, users can leave ratings and reviews based on their experiences with caregivers and resources. In fact, we highly encourage it! These reviews contribute to the platform’s community-driven approach, helping others make informed decisions.
