Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD

Iñigo San Millán, PhD

Roma van der Walt, MSc

Drew Paz

I am Drew. I am a runner and hiker. I am curious about improving human performance. I am driven to push my physical and mental limits. I am a die hard San Francisco sports fan. I am a husband and pet lover. I am human powered.

Therese Hammerschmith, MS, CSCS

Before working at Human Powered Health, Therese worked as a researcher at the Bowerman Sports Science Center at the University of Oregon where she studied biomechanics and exercise physiology. This included tracking physiological measurements for Olympic athletes and validating a novel field fitness test.

During her master’s degree, she worked in the Laboratory of Integrative Human Physiology where she focused her research on longitudinal changes in Division I football player body composition over season and player age.

After graduate school, Therese worked at Optum Labs as a Senior Research Scientist designing, leading and operating research studies across various domains of health care.

Fabien Houeto, PhD

Fabien Houeto is Head of Development Operations at Human Powered Health.

Annie Scott, BA

Annie Scott is a creative, collaborative leader with 18 years of experience making powerful connections between brands and the people and companies they want to reach. Prior to joining Human Powered Health, she was the Chief Marketing Officer at Version1, an esports and entertainment startup owned by the Wilf family (owners of the Minnesota Vikings) and serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.

Annie's background includes fine arts, lifestyle journalism, global editorial direction at a Fortune 500 and 7 years leading social and digital teams at ad and PR agencies.

Franko Vatterott, BA

I am a versatile and results-oriented professional with experience in sales, marketing and business management skills in the sports business, medical device, technology/SaaS and influencer management fields to create leading global companies. In addition, I have proven to balance multiple competing tasks within high-pressure atmospheres and streamline processes and procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency. I excel at providing exceptional start-up organizational and growth strategies while driving optimal revenue efficiency and marketing success.

Gabrielle Mosher, BS

Gabrielle Mosher is the Chief Financial Officer at Human Powered Health.

Matt Mosher, MBA, MA

Matt Mosher is the Chief Product Officer at Human Powered Health.

Todd Larson, BS

I built TeamGenius because I know first-hand how hard youth sports organizations and volunteers work to allow kids to play the sports they love. With TeamGenius, running player assessments and tryouts no longer involves clumsy paper forms and time consuming spreadsheets. Our mobile and web platform allows coaches to collect evaluations on any device and instantly access results online. Club managers can form teams, generate reports, and send emails to parents with just a few clicks. To find out more, shoot me a message or check us out at http://MyTeamGenius.com

Eric Abecassis, PhD

I am an executive leader with strong roots in technology, a passion for people and agile businesses, with a focus on both strategic thinking and tactical execution. I have worked many roles in software engineering, from developer to architect, rising to president of a large software business. When I'm not working, I am on my bike, running or swimming. I have qualified twice for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, multiple times for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, and for the prestigious Boston marathon.

Dan Cohen, MEd

Dan Cohen serves as the Chief Performance Officer (CPO) at Human Powered Health, a leading authority in health and athletic human performance, where he oversees the organization's strategic direction and vision. Under his leadership, the company is dedicated to advancing health and athletic performance for all.

Before joining Human Powered Health, Dan spent 12 years at UnitedHealth Group. During his tenure, he held key leadership roles in UnitedHealth Group Ventures, Rally Health, and Optum Research and Development, focusing on identifying, supporting, and managing innovative products and startups.

Prior to his work at UnitedHealth Group, Dan was a fitness entrepreneur, founding multiple human performance companies. He also has a background as a professional triathlete, duathlete, and performance coach.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Saint Mary’s University and a Master’s Degree in exercise science from the University of Minnesota. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife, Katherine, and two aspiring athletes, Isla (9) and Clyde (7).

John Kelly

John Kelly is the Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, Kelly & Associates Financial Services (Kelly Benefits Payroll), Kelly Benefits Exchange and Kelly Integral Solutions, collectively known as Kelly Benefits. Additionally, John is the President of Kelly Benefits Strategies, a division of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, and Kelly Benefits Advisory, and also provides the strategic leadership to Kelly Benefits Advantage and the organization’s technology.

In his overall innovation and strategy role, John is the company’s chief innovator and long-range thinker. His core motivation is driven by his relentless commitment to helping make Kelly Benefits’ clients better by delivering leading-edge strategies and solutions that increase efficiency and satisfaction while saving time and money. Kelly Benefits calls this “The Business of Better® – Making Businesses Better to Help Make a Better World.” John’s foresight has helped make Kelly Benefits the industry leader in tailored benefits and payroll management. He also pioneered Kelly Benefits’ revolutionary Total Benefits Solution® philosophy and approach that integrates industry-leading expertise with customer-friendly administration and a proprietary web-based technology.

John graduated from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland with a business management degree in 1987. He enjoys cycling, hunting, and fishing and is active in his community. John previously served on the Board of Visitors at the University of Maryland School of Medicine as well as its Board of Advisors for The Institute of Human Virology. He was also a longtime member and past chair of the Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Board of Trustees and is a past chair and an advocate for ShoreRivers, a riverkeeper conservancy which focuses efforts to improve the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

John and his wife, Tee, have six children, Hannah, Johnny, Allie, Lydia, Micaiah and Boaz, and reside in Towson, Maryland.

Jeff Byers

Jeff Byers is the co-founder and CEO of Momentous, a performance health company providing supplements and nutritional solutions individuals seeking to optimize their lives. The company works with elite athletes, including Super Bowl and Stanley Cup Champions, supported by a leading scientific advisory board. Previously, Jeff founded Amp Human, known for PR Lotion, which merged with Momentous in 2021. His entrepreneurial journey began after working at a biotech company for 3 years. A former NFL player with the Carolina Panthers, Jeff was a 2-time captain at USC, where he earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA before his professional football career.

Gareth Joyce

Gareth Joyce is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors at Wahoo Fitness. Appointed to his current position in March 2024, Gareth brings a wealth of leadership experience from diverse industries.

Prior to joining Wahoo Fitness, Gareth served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Proterra Inc. (2021–2024), where he also held the role of President of Proterra’s Powered and Energy business units (2020–2021). Before his time at Proterra, Gareth had a distinguished career at Delta Air Lines Inc., where he was Chief Sustainability Officer (2020), Senior Vice President of Airport Customer Service, and President of Delta Cargo (2017–2020), as well as President of Delta Cargo (2016–2017).

Earlier in his career, Gareth spent over a decade at Daimler AG (2004–2016), where he held several leadership positions, including Vice President of Customer Service for Mercedes-Benz USA and President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada.

In addition to his role at Wahoo Fitness, Gareth serves on the Board of Directors for Compass Minerals. He is also a former member of the Board of Directors for The American Cancer Society.

An avid endurance athlete with a deep passion for running and cycling, Gareth personifies Wahoo Fitness’s mission of "building the better athlete."

Dan Cohen

Dan Cohen serves as the Chief Performance Officer (CPO) at Human Powered Health, a leading authority in health and athletic human performance, where he oversees the organization's strategic direction and vision. Under his leadership, the company is dedicated to advancing health and athletic performance for all.

Before joining Human Powered Health, Dan spent 12 years at UnitedHealth Group. During his tenure, he held key leadership roles in UnitedHealth Group Ventures, Rally Health, and Optum Research and Development, focusing on identifying, supporting, and managing innovative products and startups.

Prior to his work at UnitedHealth Group, Dan was a fitness entrepreneur, founding multiple human performance companies. He also has a background as a professional triathlete, duathlete, and performance coach.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Saint Mary’s University and a Master’s Degree in exercise science from the University of Minnesota. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife, Katherine, and two aspiring athletes, Isla (9) and Clyde (7).

Anne T. Wichmann

Anne Wichmann is Co-Founder of Jory Capital, a private equity fund focused on investing in transformative companies and management teams capable of developing the next generation of health and human performance.

Anne is also the President of 4 Cornerstones Foundation, a non-profit concentrated on supporting organizations that fall under the four pillars of Faith, Family, Health and Fitness and Education focused on STEM.

Before establishing 4 Cornerstones Foundation and co-founding Jory Capital, Anne had retired from a successful career as a Senior Leader in Finance at the Pillsbury Company to raise her family and engage extensively in volunteer activities.

David S. Wichmann

Dave Wichmann is Co-Founder of Jory Capital, a private equity fund focused on investing in transformative companies and management teams capable of developing the next generation of health and human performance.

Dave is the former chief executive officer of UnitedHealth Group, one of the world’s leading and most diverse healthcare companies. During his 23-year tenure, he served an instrumental role in the development of United’s distinctive market position as a diverse health benefits and services enterprise.

Prior to joining UnitedHealth Group, Dave was a partner at Arthur Andersen & Co. Dave serves as a public company director of Boston Scientific and Privia.

Carson Gantzer

I am Carson. I am an avid endurance athlete. I am a life-long learner. I am passionate about helping others succeed. I am human powered.

Alexa Lobato

Alyssa Bronson

I am a Minnesota sports fan. I am an avid hiker. I am an explorer. I am happy to be here.

Aaron Easker

I am Aaron. I am a health, fitness, and sports fanatic. I live for the present. I strive to empower others. I am human powered

Dan Cohen

I am Dan. I am a husband and dad. I am a former professional triathlete. I am an exercise physiologist and coach. I am passionate about discovering human limits – and defying them. I am human powered.

Therese Hammerschmith

I am Therese. I am a runner and love to race. I am a former competitive soccer player. I am a researcher. I am a world traveler. I am human powered.

Rob Dixon

I am Rob. I am a first generation American. I am a Rugby player. I am an exercise nerd. I am a foodie. I am curious about the world. I am human powered.

Lekshmi Kumar

I am Lekshmi. I am passionate about biomechanics. I am a sports enthusiast. I am an adventurer. I am dedicated to redefining athleticism through innovation. I am human powered.

Evan Hoyt

I am knowledge driven. I am adventurous and curious. I am at home in the mountains. I am an ultra runner. I am human powered.

Willie Swift

I am Willie. I am a cyclist. I am a rock climber. I am a musician. I am an engineer. I am human powered.

Evan Strewler

I am Evan. I am an avid outdoorsman. I am a downhill skier, cyclist, all-around athlete and coach. I am a husband and dog dad. I am human powered.

Kelly McKenzie

I am Kelly. I am a weight lifter and strength coach. I am a competitor. I am a wife and a mother. I am curious about how human performance can be altered and improved. I am human powered.

Bjørn Selander

I am Bjørn. I am a former professional cyclist. I am a father. I am passionate about helping athletes achieve their goals. I am adventurous. I am human powered.