OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM

Meet the Team Turning Science Into Outcomes

Meet the Team Turning Science Into Outcomes

VivaMed BioPharma is led by a cross-disciplinary team of founders, operators, clinicians, researchers, and strategists with a track record of building, scaling, and delivering in healthcare and biotech. From regulatory approvals to AI innovation, from licensing to execution—this is the team built to move therapies forward when others stall.

VivaMed BioPharma is led by a cross-disciplinary team of founders, operators, clinicians, researchers, and strategists with a track record of building, scaling, and delivering in healthcare and biotech. From regulatory approvals to AI innovation, from licensing to execution—this is the team built to move therapies forward when others stall.

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MANAGEMENT TEAM

The Team Driving Innovation, Execution, and Growth

VivaMed BioPharma is led by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs, scientists, physicians, strategists, and operators. Together, we bring decades of experience in drug development, AI innovation, regulatory strategy, finance, and commercialization. This is the team building a new model for biotech—one designed to move faster, reduce risk, and deliver results.

Kendric Speagle
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Kendric Speagle
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
President & Chief Medical Officer
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
President & Chief Medical Officer
Kate Fassett
Chief Development Officer
Kate Fassett
Chief Development Officer
Nicholas Harris
Chief Technology Officer
Nicholas Harris
Chief Technology Officer
Ben Tietgen, JD
General Counsel
Ben Tietgen, JD
General Counsel
Glenn Dean, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Advisor
Glenn Dean, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Advisor
Dr. Miles Paszek, Ph.D.
Life Sciences U.S. Patent Agent
Dr. Miles Paszek, Ph.D.
Life Sciences U.S. Patent Agent
Manel Ben-Aissa
Pharmaceutical Innovation Manager
Manel Ben-Aissa
Pharmaceutical Innovation Manager
Tiffany Panessa Youtchoko, MBA, MEd, PMP
Director of Communications
Tiffany Panessa Youtchoko, MBA, MEd, PMP
Director of Communications
Workflow

Streamlining the Path to Precise Laboratory Results

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IN REMEMBERANCE

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Chad Hays

Dr. Chad Hays was a physician, attorney, and healthcare executive whose expertise in clinical leadership, regulatory affairs, and health policy made a profound impact on the healthcare industry. His unique ability to bridge medicine, law, and business allowed him to navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful innovation.

Dr. Chad Hays was a physician, attorney, and healthcare executive whose expertise in clinical leadership, regulatory affairs, and health policy made a profound impact on the healthcare industry. His unique ability to bridge medicine, law, and business allowed him to navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful innovation.

As a senior medical director at one of the largest integrated healthcare organizations in the U.S., Dr. Hays provided clinical oversight for a vast provider network, implementing care models that improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency. He was also a dedicated mentor, serving as an assistant professor of emergency medicine, guiding the next generation of physicians.

As a senior medical director at one of the largest integrated healthcare organizations in the U.S., Dr. Hays provided clinical oversight for a vast provider network, implementing care models that improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency. He was also a dedicated mentor, serving as an assistant professor of emergency medicine, guiding the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Hays was a valued advisor to VivaMed BioPharma, where his strategic insights into clinical development, regulatory pathways, and market access strengthened our mission to advance transformative healthcare solutions. His wisdom, leadership, and passion for improving patient care continue to inspire us.

Dr. Hays was a valued advisor to VivaMed BioPharma, where his strategic insights into clinical development, regulatory pathways, and market access strengthened our mission to advance transformative healthcare solutions. His wisdom, leadership, and passion for improving patient care continue to inspire us.

We are deeply grateful for Dr. Hays' contributions to the sector and honored to carry forward his legacy in our work.

We are deeply grateful for Dr. Hays' contributions to the sector and honored to carry forward his legacy in our work.

CLINICAL ADVISORS

Guidance From the Frontlines of Medicine and Innovation

Our clinical advisors are leaders in medicine, health systems, and regulatory strategy. Their insights help shape our development priorities, validate clinical pathways, and ensure our therapies align with real-world practice and patient needs.

Barbara Wirostko, MD, FARVO
Barbara Wirostko, MD, FARVO
Meaghan Flannery
Meaghan Flannery
Lydia Rabon
Lydia Rabon
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP
Ana Moran, MD
Ana Moran, MD
Kerry Knievel, DO
Kerry Knievel, DO
Richard Harding
Richard Harding
Brooke Blumetti
Brooke Blumetti
Anna Boron
Anna Boron
Heather Dalton
Heather Dalton
Mona Amini, MD, MBA
Mona Amini, MD, MBA
Mona Amini, MD, MBA
Timothy Erickson
Timothy Erickson
Michael Keeney
Michael Keeney
Michael Martinelli, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Michael Martinelli, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Michael Mills
Michael Mills
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JOIN US
JOIN US

Want to Help Build What Pharma Won’t?

Want to Help Build What Pharma Won’t?

VivaMed is always looking for bold thinkers, builders, scientists, and operators who want to make real impact. If you’re ready to bring energy, expertise, and execution to the table—we want to meet you.

VivaMed is always looking for bold thinkers, builders, scientists, and operators who want to make real impact. If you’re ready to bring energy, expertise, and execution to the table—we want to meet you.