About Us

Atalan is a minority-led, mission-oriented company. Our goal is to support health systems in improving clinician well-being and retention through evidence-based technology and best practices.

At Atalan, we are dedicated to empowering positive change within health systems. Our mission is to transform the well-being and retention of clinicians through predictive analytics and evidence-based best practices. We are here to support you in your journey to make clinician well-being a core pillar of your organization.  

Our values are transparency, inventiveness, experimentation and a commitment to continuous improvement. They guide every aspect of our work, from ensuring purposeful impact on our clients to upholding the highest standards of scientific ethics and well-being, and define our approach to deliver maximum value for those we serve. 

Mission & Values

Meet the Team

Tiffany Chan, M.A.

CEO & Founder

Tiffany managed an engineering and applied sciences research center at Harvard University for years prior to attending Yale University for graduate studies in policy. She has additional experience consulting with the World Bank and Microsoft. She hopes to move the needle on this urgent issue of clinician well-being and retention through innovation-led policy changes.

In her spare time, Tiffany loves training for triathlons and cooking for her family and friends.

Sisi Hu, Ph.D.

Chief Wellbeing Economist, Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder

Sisi is a labor economist with a Ph.D. from the University of Oxford and postdoctoral training at Harvard Law School’s Center for Labor and a Just Economy and the National Bureau of Economic Research. She specializes in modeling disruption and risks in labor markets, and is passionate about protecting the welfare of workers in the healthcare industry.

In her spare time, Sisi loves traveling, painting and salsa dancing.

Ram Prayaga, M.S.C

Chief Technology and Product Officer

Ram has over 25 years of experience building and managing technology. Most recently, he was the founding CTO (Product and Technology) of mPulse Mobile, Inc. a successful health tech company. He is personally excited about Atalan’s mission of improving the retention and well-being of our healthcare providers.  He has a CS/Math degree from the University of Bergen, Norway, and an MS in CS from USC. He also did about 3 years of graduate work in Cognitive Science at UCSD. He believes he plays soccer while others suggest he might just be chasing a ball…

Julie Tauer, M.B.A

Director of Customer Success

Julie has a BS in Physical Therapy from UW Madison, a MBA in Healthcare from the University of St. Thomas (MN), and deep experience within the industry as a practice management and client engagement leader. Her last role was Director of Client Engagement at HealthPartners. Julie is passionate about clinician well-being, solving complex problems and collaborating with partners and peers to improve healthcare.

In her spare time, Julie enjoys hiking with her pups, yoga, biking and spending time with her family.

Eitan Miller

Principal Software Engineer

Eitan is a seasoned engineer with a wealth of experience spanning diverse industries. He has successfully built an anti-money laundering system for banks, a predictive algorithm for inventory management, a car tracking application for handling large fleets, and an operating system-agnostic self-ordering kiosk with multiple hardware integrations.

Away from coding and staying abreast of the latest tech trends, Eitan finds joy in entertaining his daughter and caring for the various living things in his home.

Ridhika Agrawal, MSC

Senior Data Scientist

Ridhika recently graduated from New York University with a Masters in Data Science. During her time at NYU she worked with Dr. Viral Acharya, built an LLM-evaluation tool at PayPal, and conducted research in CausalML. Ridhika is a creative thinker, an eager learner and aims to use her experience to drive impactful change.

When she’s not lost in a book, you’ll find Ridhika doodling her next self-proclaimed masterpiece or trying to cook.

Kassy Taran

Data Engineer

Kassy is a dedicated data engineer who gets excited when talking about data. Her expertise includes data validation, ETL processes, and optimizing data pipelines for peak performance. A problem solver at heart, Kassy excels in tackling complex data challenges, ensuring data quality, and implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency.

Committed to continuous learning, Kassy stays ahead of industry trends and technologies. 

 

Outside of work, she finds joy in traveling the world, gardening, and nurturing her personal growth.

Madison Fenner

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Madison obtained her B.S. in Psychology [summa cum laude] from Arizona State University in 2022. During her time as an undergraduate, she worked as a Research Assistant for the New Beginnings Program at the ASU REACH Institute, which is within the Department of Psychology and bridges the gap between university-based research and practice to promote mental and physical health. Her passion to help people in the healthcare industry has led her to work at Atalan Tech.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with loved ones.

Maggie Daigle

UX/UI Designer

Maggie is a creative problem-solver with a passion for making things look good and work even better. She earned her degree in Communication Design from the University of Cincinnati, and during her studies, she worked with companies such as Procter and Gamble. Maggie is driven by a profound enthusiasm for healthcare. Her work is a testament to her commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives through thoughtful and intuitive design solutions.

In her free time you can find her reading at the beach, training for spartan races, or on the hunt for the best street tacos.

Maya Gardner

Data Analyst

Maya studied biology and statistics at Grinnell College, graduating with a B.A. in 2023. As an undergraduate, she conducted research across biology, statistics, and computer science, working on projects ranging from studying local bird diets to developing a forest fire prediction model. She is passionate about tackling complex and interesting data challenges that span multiple disciplines. Most importantly, Maya is driven by her core commitment to using data and technology to contribute to positive social change, which drew her to Atalan Tech.

In her free time, Maya loves to bake, spend time in nature, and make clay earrings.

Caitlin Abreu

Solutions Analyst

Caitlin recently graduated from Grinnell College with a degree in Computer Science and Statistics. During her time at Grinnell, she worked on research such as predicting pathogen zoonosis and evaluating the impact of online support networks for new parents. She is motivated to utilize data and computing to improve clinician well-being and patient experience.

In her spare time, she loves to play guitar and swim at the beach.

Our Story

Our dedication to improving the lives of healthcare professionals forms the cornerstone of our purpose. After witnessing the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Atalan was founded to turn science and evidence into tools that can help address this pressing issue. Our commitment to serving the healthcare community is reflected in our meticulous approach that is deeply rooted in extensive user research. Over the span of two years, we interviewed healthcare leaders and professionals at more than 140 health systems across the US. Through this process, we learned about the gaps and pain points that are commonly felt. To address them, we have developed a line of innovative products that are driven by cutting-edge science and more importantly, designed by humans for humans in healthcare.

Our Story

Our dedication to improving the lives of healthcare professionals forms the cornerstone of our purpose. After witnessing the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Atalan was founded to turn science and evidence into tools that can help address this pressing issue. Our commitment to serving the healthcare community is reflected in our meticulous approach that is deeply rooted in extensive user research. Over the span of two years, we interviewed healthcare leaders and professionals at more than 140 health systems across the US. Through this process, we learned about the gaps and pain points that are commonly felt. To address them, we have developed a line of innovative products that are driven by cutting-edge science and more importantly, designed by humans for humans in healthcare.

Our Board & Advisors

Bobby Bahram, MBA

Managing Partner at Excelerate Health Ventures

Rachel Biblow, MSW

Formerly with ChenMed and Press Ganey

Georgia Buck

Currently with ProgenyHealth; formerly with Health Dialog and WebMD

Bob Cummings

Formerly with Press Ganey

Stephanie Gottsch, MBA

Currently with March of Dimes; formerly with Highmark Health

Chris Nicholson, MBA

Former Founder and CEO of mPulse Mobile

Kyle Robertson

Founder and CEO, Charge Health

Bob Saunders MA, MSC

General Partner at OCA Ventures

Dr. Steven Strongwater

Former President and CEO at Atrius Health

Bobby Bahram, MBA

Managing Partner at Excelerate Health Ventures

Rachel Biblow, MSW

Formerly with ChenMed and Press Ganey

Georgia Buck

Currently with ProgenyHealth; formerly with Health Dialog and WebMD

Bob Cummings

Formerly with Press Ganey

Stephanie Gottsch, MBA

Currently with March of Dimes; formerly with Highmark Health

Chris Nicholson, MBA

Former Founder and CEO of mPulse Mobile

Kyle Robertson

Founder and CEO, Charge Health

Bob Saunders MA, MSC

General Partner at OCA Ventures

Dr. Steven Strongwater

Former President and CEO at Atrius Health

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