Care team
Jill Paulson, MD
Endocrinologist
Dr. Jill Paulson is an endocrinologist with a dedication to caring for patients with diabetes mellitus leveraging technology and the latest research. She has been both a clinician and a teacher for over a decade, and she is thrilled to join Ryse Health in its mission to free the world from the burden of chronic disease.
Elizabeth Idris, FNP, BC-ADM
Family Nurse Practitioner
Elizabeth is a Family Nurse Practitioner with deep expertise in advanced diabetes management and experience spanning over 15 years in various healthcare settings. She excels in providing comprehensive diabetes care, and has led efforts to integrate telemedicine and diabetes technologies to improve patient care.
Kelly Healy, RD, CDCES
diabetes care specialist
With over two decades of experience in health and wellness, Kelly aims to create an environment where people feel capable and encouraged to keep making progress on their journey towards their personal health goals and overall well-being.
Jillian Morgan, RD, CDCES
diabetes care specialist
Jillian cares deeply about patient care. Through medical nutrition therapy and diabetes education, her mission is to empower patients to be drivers of their health. She has experience in many healthcare settings spanning New York, California, South Carolina, DC.
Alex Lane, RD, CDCES
Diabetes Care Specialist
Alex specializes in diabetes management, leveraging cutting edge diabetes technology, personalized nutrition counseling, and a team approach. Alex is committed to a person-centered approach and driven by an insatiable curiosity for optimizing patient well-being.
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Georgette Abrell, RN, CDCES
Diabetes Care Specialist
Georgette Abrell, RN, CDCES Having Type 1 diabetes for 51 years, Georgette is passionate about helping others with diabetes and facilitating change in their lives. I take an individualized approach with each person to help guide their journey to better health.
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Kim Crilly, RN, CDCES
Diabetes Care Specialist
Kim is passionate about empowering patients with skills and knowledge to live a life with quality. She enjoys using her nursing and exercise science backgrounds to assist patients in identifying and implementing realistic lifestyle modifications that will have an overall positive impact on health. She believes a comprehensive team approach is crucial for positive health outcomes.
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Casey Hassett, LCSW, MSW
Behavioral Health Specialist
Casey is a social worker and therapist who is passionate about meeting clients where they are and empowering them in their journey with chronic disease. She is excited to join Ryse Health and work with a team that is dedicated to providing value-based care.
Victoria Washington
HEALTH COACH
Victoria endeavors to make each patient feel heard and understood through meaningful connections. She looks forward to supporting patients through their medical care at Ryse Health.
Lynn Aucker
Lead Clinical Coordinator
Lynn has been working as a medical assistant for 6 years and has experience working in endocrine and behavioral health practices. She is excited to utilize her previous experience to provide individualized care to her patients.
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Sarah Hazlett
HEALTH COACH
Sarah is passionate about connecting with patients to help them exceed their health goals. She looks forward to collaborating with the team to help patients during their health journey.
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Pamela Negussie
HEALTH COACH
Pamela is passionate about collaborating with the team to improve patient health and experiences. She is looking forward to using her Endocrinology background to provide personalized care and help support patient goal achievement.
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Berenice Villard
HEALTH COACH
Berenice is committed to ensuring that every patient feels empowered and heard, fostering an environment where they can comfortably exceed their health goals. She is eager to collaborate with the team to help make every experience at Ryse Health transformative.
Dominique Addison - West, MBA
Operations Manager
Dominique is excited to support our pathway to comprehensive patient care by applying her experience in business administration and healthcare management. She looks forward to simplifying patient experiences and eliminating burdens for patients seeking continuous care.
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Rowena Gaughan
COORDINATOR
Rowena is passionate about improving patient care and is an advocate for individualized care based on each patients’ goals and needs. She looks forward to joining the Ryse Health team and to connect with and aid patients throughout their healthcare journey.
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Kelowna Ostwald
Lead Coordinator
Kelowna is passionate about connecting with patients and facilitating an exceptional patient experience. She looks forward to ensuring each patient feels supported and respected on their health journey.
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Jasmine Thompson
Coordinator
Jasmine is excited to be able to provide top-notch patient care. She looks forward to making sure each patient feels heard and supported on their journey with our team.
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Testimonials
The care has been exceptional from all providers. They truly care for your health and well-being. With each provider that I have met with, they take the time to get to know you and understand your concerns. Additionally, when formulating a care plan, your input and concerns are taken into conside...
DALMARIE. Posted On May 12, 2022PracticeBeatI can honestly say I have had the best medical care as it related to my diabetes from RYSE. The comprehensive approach to care is awesome. Everything I need to help me is truly helping me.
BARBARA. Posted On February 4, 2022PracticeBeatExceptional and Extraordinary.
RHYONDA. Posted On January 14, 2022PracticeBeatThe entire staff thus far have been Subperb!
Don. Posted On December 28, 2021GoogleI am so happy with every practitioner I have had Ryse Health
Fahad. Posted On November 16, 2021PracticeBeatPersonal supportive care that helps to encourage my journey to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle with Type II Diabetes.
Joseph. Posted On November 10, 2021PracticeBeatFantastic. One of the best healthcare experiences I've ever had.
Scott. Posted On October 5, 2021PracticeBeat
Leadership team
Richard Gurley
Co-founder and CEO
Richard is energized by improving quality and reducing costs in our country's healthcare system. He has served in leadership roles in large companies, startups, government, and nonprofits.
Erin Kane, MD
CO-FOUNDER AND CMO
Dr. Erin Kane believes that patients want health, not healthcare. She's inspired to help patients with diabetes live their best lives, and her focus is system redesign that delivers compassionate care built around patient needs and preferences.
Antares Meketa
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Antares finds inspiration in designing and building software to meaningfully improve patient experiences and health outcomes. He has served in product and engineering leadership roles at several startups, helping them scale and develop best-in-class software and practices.
Ali Craig
Head of Talent
Ali is passionate about identifying and developing talent to build and empower healthcare teams in fast-paced startup environments. She has experience in roles spanning talent acquisition, development, and management.