Our Team

Dr. Suzanne Mitchell

CEO & FOUNDER

Suzanne is an MD, entrepreneur and innovator in health tech. For over a decade, Suzanne designed and researched the use of immersive telehealth to increase patient engagement in chronic disease management. She completed her research at Boston University, funded by more than $5M of NIH awards. In 2018, Suzanne founded See Yourself Health, LLC, an early-stage start-up established to bring immersive telehealth to the more than 36 million people living with diabetes. Suzanne’s vision is to restore good health and hope for people struggling with chronic disease by helping them become high-performing drivers of care. She is an expert in the field of patient engagement and is an award-winning innovator in this space. Under Suzanne’s leadership, SYH has raised over $2.6M in non-dilutive funding and secured working partnerships with regional and national health plans and health systems. Her visionary leadership has been recognized by the Massachusetts Life Science Center for outstanding women entrepreneurs. She has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and conference abstracts. Dr. Mitchell is board certified in family and palliative medicine and also holds an academic appointment as Associate Professor at UMass Medical School. She is a mentor for the MIT Entrepreneur’s bootcamp and has mentored numerous aspiring health professionals and entrepreneurs. She is also a champion and advocate for efforts to reduce health inequities including her own work in health services research. Suzanne graduated from Bentley College School of Business and then attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She also holds a Master’s in Clinical Research degree from UCLA. Suzanne enjoys living with her family on the North Shore of Massachusetts.

Blair Heavey

GO-TO MARKET CONSULTANT

Mr. Heavey is a serial entrepreneur and C-suite level advisor to early-stage companies. Blair has worked with 25+ companies across multiple industries as either a leader or advisor. At these companies his responsibilities included building aligned and focused teams, creating and growing products, revenue streams and overall business to hit company goals, and creating successful business models. His results include multiple IPO’s, acquisitions, and growth investment rounds at increasing valuations. Mr. Heavey is helping build a high performing business infrastructure and new business development operations for SYH that is informing both commercialization and product development efforts.

  • Chief Technology Advisor

    Mr. Cortes is an accomplished software engineer with notable experience working with start-up technology teams and using cloud streaming software. He has worked as a software manager for both Amazon and Facebook. He has supported SYH for the past 4 years as a software engineering consultant. He has led development efforts and assisted Dr. Mitchell with usability and feasibility testing to create the next iterations of the HOPE App.

  • Chief Medical Advisor

    Dr. Harris is an Associate in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Geisinger Health System with 40+ years of clinical experience and a tireless passion for endocrinology and in particular, diabetes. He previously served as the Clinical Program Director, Diabetes, Geisinger Health Plan where he was responsible for setting the quality agenda for diabetes. He played a pivotal role in the success of SYH’s development of the original website, on which the HOPE App is based. He has referred 150+ patients to SYH and helped secure a $400,000 investment from Geisinger to SYH.

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Mr. Hutchins is an experienced chief financial officer for start-up firms in Greater Boston. He has 20+ years’ experience managing and building early-stage growth companies by implementing strong financial analysis functionality, creating an organizational structure that is poised for growth, and executing the strategic business goals for financial success. He has helped build five successful startup companies, two of which were acquired with valuations over 5x trailing revenue. As a financial advisor for SYH, he will provide financial oversight and budget management.

  • Data Scientist

    Max is an accomplished data scientist with expertise in research methods, statistics, machine learning, and data visualization. With over a decade of experience in conducting research across diverse domains, he brings an important perspective to his role as a data scientist at SYH. Max received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Oregon, where he focused on understanding how we encode and later retrieve memories. He is eager to utilize the data SYH collects to help improve the experience and health of users.

  • Consulting Clinician

  • Patient & Community Engagement Specialist

    Briana is an experienced social worker specializing in working with older adults with a passion for improving mental health and well-being. She holds a dual master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, and Social Work from the University of Louisville Kent school of Social Work & Family Science. Briana brings strong communication and recruitment skills as she is fluent in Spanish and excels in building meaningful connections with diverse individuals, fostering an inclusive environment for effective collaboration and team dynamics.

  • Patient Navigator

  • Project Manager

  • Research Associate

  • Biostatistician

    Matt is a biostatistician and data consultant for See Yourself Health. He holds a Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University, and his interests include racial disparities in and social determinants of health. His experience working on clinical trials focused on hospital readmissions amongst patients with depressive symptoms, preconception care for black and African American women, and group-based diabetes care will be a highly beneficial contribution to our team. In addition to his work with SYH, Matt also publishes in political science, sociology, and history, and teaches research design in the department of Social Studies at Harvard University.

  • Certified Health & Wellness Coach

    Currently practicing as an accredited Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Rani English has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology (Exercise Leadership concentration) from James Madison University. With a Specialization from the UMN Bakken School of Spirituality & Healing program, Coach Rani is poised to guide participants in the art and science of Integrative Health & Medicine. She is happy to provide techniques gained from her NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization for Athletes to seasoned competitors and civilian exercise enthusiasts alike. Having 15+ years of clinical, corporate and recreation experience, she is delighted to discuss often unconsidered health and wellness matters with clientele to help elevate their self-care awareness. Members are welcome to seek Coach Rani for evidence-based wellbeing methods, as a champion for expanding their healthy habit approaches. She encourages using curiosity to discover deeper insights meaningful to one’s overall healthcare journey. - Coach Rani enjoys stand-up comedy, astronomy, various genres of music, and exploring the real estate landscape of the Diamond District

  • Digital Marketing Consultant

  • Technical Support Intern

  • Patient Recruitment Specialist

    With a rich background spanning human services, social work, customer service, and e-commerce, I bring a unique blend of compassion, problem-solving, and business acumen to my work. From supporting vulnerable populations to delivering exceptional service experiences and optimizing online platforms for success, I thrive in diverse environments where I can leverage my skills to make a meaningful difference. Passionate about empowering individuals and driving positive change, I am dedicated to creating impact and fostering growth.

Meet Our Advisors

   Tim Dooling   

COMMERCIALIZATION CONSULTANT

    Brett Reid    

HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIPS ADVISOR

 Peter Moldave 

            LEGAL COUNCIL          

 Eric Graham 

        START-UP ADVISOR        

Sheri Rose

            Business Development Advisor