Meet The Team Behind MIYO
ABOUT US
Welcome to the heart of MIYO Health, where a diverse and passionate team comes together to make a positive impact on special education and mental health services.
Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and dedication to the mission.
Get to know the individuals who drive our commitment to accessibility, innovation, and support.
Our Team
Visionary
Emily Smith
Speech therapist turned Founder, Emily leads with a profound appreciation for the problems that we are solving. For the last decade, she has built innovative telehealth programs in diverse communities all over the world. Emily leverages industry experience with entrepreneurial creativity to drive growth.
“There is no greater good in life than being in the service of supporting children and helping them develop into their greatest potential.”
Founder
Problem Solver
Kishore Gangwani
As a scrappy entrepreneur, Kishore loves building and growing businesses. He has spent 30 years leveraging technology to disrupt traditional business models. Kishore enjoys the art and science behind clearly defining a problem, analyzing it objectively and solving it one thread at a time.
“We want to use technology to democratize therapy delivery to anyone, anywhere. It's a rare opportunity to do well professionally while doing good for society.”
CEO
Tech Maestro
Ram Kota
Programming from the age of 10, Ram went on to become the performance lead for a Fortune 100 Healthcare company working on an end-to-end healthcare and business intelligence based integrated platform. Now, he proactively leads platform and technology development. Ram is fueled by building great software products that inspire and empower users to solve problems.
“I love to take on challenges and build end-to-end solutions that inspire users to solve problems.”
CTO
Servant Leader
James McMurphy
As a former middle school principal, James, our mission-driven sales leader, excels in finding solutions to enhance the delivery of special education and mental health services in school districts. His expertise includes improving compliance, building capacity, and facilitating consensus for innovative programming.
“There is no greater good in life than being in the service of supporting children and helping them develop into their greatest potential.”
VP of School District Sales
Critical Thinker
Jesse Clark
A special education teacher by background and the mother of a child with special needs, Jesse leads with deep understanding in managing partner and provider relationships. She implements new school partnerships and supports providers in the sustainable management of their caseloads.
“Everyone deserves equitable support, and by ensuring accessibility, we foster a society that values and uplifts the well-being and potential of every student.”
Director, School Partnership Operations
Connector
Carla Wyrsch
Carla attributes her positive experiences as a special education teacher and behavior therapist to a supportive team. Now, she champions such supportive environments for our providers and fosters successful partnerships with school districts. Carla believes in the competitive advantage of human connection, ensuring everyone feels supported personally and professionally.
“All students deserve the right to have access to programs and services that will help them have the best future possible.”
Director, School Partnerships Operations
Relationship Builder
Shannon Rouff
Working in special education for over 20 years from teacher to compliance coordinator to director, Shannon has always been a people-first leader. She supports our team in hiring, onboarding and retaining great talent across disciplines. As a school administrator, she blazed the trail, being the first to deploy teletherapy services in her state back in 2016.
“I am inspired by the mission to innovatively serve students who may otherwise go without due to their location.”
Director of People & Culture
Storyteller
Sarah McLaurin
A former elementary school teacher, Sarah is the creative guide for our company. She works to weave compelling narratives into our brand and crafts stories that capture people's interest. Sarah’s experience in the classroom helps her hone engaging communication and understand diverse perspectives which are pillars of our MIYO Health brand.
“Being a part of making services more accessible is a source of pride, as it contributes to a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
Marketing Manager