At Villagers, mission comes first.

Trust, relationships and community organized around a shared mission.

  • Raja S. Shamas. Founder, CEO & Chairman

    Raja Shamas

    CEO & BOARD CHAIR |  FOUNDER

    Raja is an entrepreneur, operator, and consultant with 20 years of experience across the private, public, and social sectors. He founded the health-tech startup Caren, led two categories at Wayfair, consulted for Eurasia Group, MassHealth, and Booz Allen Hamilton. Raja also served as lead advisor to Palestine’s negotiating team on borders and as Head of the Delivery Unit for an economic development initiative in the West Bank and Gaza, led by the Office of the Quartet Representative (Tony Blair). He also volunteered on the Biden-Harris Policy Committee.

  • Caroline M. Hewitt, DNS, RN, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC

    Caroline M. Hewitt, DNS, NP

    ADVISOR  |  CLINICAL STRATEGY & PARTNERSHIPS

    Caroline is a nationally recognized NP leader with +20 years of experience spanning leadership, education, administration, policy, research, and patient care. A passionate advocate for expanding healthcare access, she has advanced practice laws, led federally funded workforce training programs, and built global partnerships to improve care delivery and patient outcomes. Caroline is committed to fostering the next generation of healthcare leaders and enhancing care models that prioritize accessibility, equity, and quality.

  • Cheng Han, Advisor

    Cheng Han

    DATA SCIENCE & AI APPLICATIONS | BOARD MEMBER

    Cheng is technology leader focused on AI applications in Healthcare and Life Sciences. As a serial entrepreneur and seasoned operator, he founded and scaled innovative ventures that harness the power of advanced AI to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes. He has a proven record of driving exponential revenue growth, building high-performing cross-functional teams, and forging strategic partnerships with global industry leaders. He is passionate about the potential of technology to reshape and redefine the evolving healthcare landscape.

  • Emily M. Miller, PA-C

    Emily Miller, PA-C

    MARKET DIRECTOR

    Emily is a Physician Assistant with over eight years of experience in orthopedic surgery and men’s health in the Greater Boston area. She is passionate about empowering patients through education and personalized care, helping them lead healthier, happier lives. Emily has successfully launched and directed two men’s health clinics as the primary provider, showcasing her leadership, clinical expertise, and dedication to patient care. Known for her personable nature, she builds strong, lasting relationships with patients and colleagues, fostering a collaborative and holistic approach to wellness.

  • Ganga Nadella. Advisor. Clinical & Delivery Models. Doctor of Medicine

    Ganga Nadella, MD

    ADVISOR  |  CLINICAL & DELIVERY MODELS

    Ganga is a physician leader with 15 years of experience in clinical care, team management, and site leadership. Passionate about improving patient experiences and provider retention, she has driven innovation in Value-Based Care models and advanced care delivery through AI and machine learning. Ganga’s focus is on making healthcare more accessible through technology while maintaining a human-centered approach, optimizing processes to ensure high-quality, sustainable, and equitable care that meets patient needs and coordination of care.

  • Gaurav Khanna, Head of Product

    Gaurav Khanna

    ADVISOR | PRODUCT

    Gaurav is a visionary product leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and scaling SaaS ecosystems. He has led product strategy at Paylocity, Wayfair, Amazon, and Thomson Reuters, shaping AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and customer engagement. Passionate about building high-performing teams and mentoring startups, Gaurav specializes in aligning product innovation with market needs to drive sustainable growth across industries.

  • JoRel Nye, Senior Advisor, Digital Health Product Leader

    JoRel Nye

    PRODUCT & STRATEGY | BOARD MEMBER

    JoRel is a healthcare-focused product management professional with 20+ years experience.  Much of that time was spent at athenahealth, Aledade, and Stellar Health, where she built product development functions that allow engineers, designers, and analytics teams to directly learn from practice stakeholders.  Areas of particular expertise include EHRs & clinical workflows, value-based care (VBC) data & analytics, and data exchange & interoperability.  JoRel is passionate about expanding the success of VBC and building solutions that serve independent practices.  When not working, JoRel enjoys cooking, spending time with her cats and family, and planning weekend trips in Texas.

  • Luiza Kramer. Head of Design

    Luiza Kramer

    HEAD OF DESIGN

    Luiza is a design leader with over 15 years of experience delivering innovative, user-centric products and services. She has worked with telecom and insurance companies, driving digital transformation and operational change. Through strategic thinking and empathetic leadership, Luiza built in-house UX teams at design agencies and large corporations, fostering collaboration, diversity, and cultural awareness. Passionate about simplifying complex systems, she excels at bringing people together to create intuitive, impactful user experiences.

  • Nurani Madhani. Advisor. Clinical Operations. Family Nurse Practitioner Certified

    Nurani Madhani, FNP-C

    ADVISOR  |  CLINICAL OPERATIONS

    Nurani is a Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience focused on underserved communities. Specializing in holistic care and addressing social determinants of health, she transitioned from academia to startups, gaining expertise in non-traditional care models and innovative delivery methods. Nurani has worked with Cityblock Health and Dock Medical and now serves as Director of Quality and Innovation at a Federally Qualified Health Center, where she leads efforts to develop efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care delivery systems.

  • Shannon Cole, DNP, APRN-BC, Chief Clinical Officer, Co-founder

    Shannon Cole, DNP, APRN-BC

    CLINICAL EDUCATION & MENTORSHIP |
    CO-FOUNDER


    Shannon is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 30 years of experience dedicated to serving rural and underserved communities. Her work addressing Social Determinants of Health, Childhood Obesity, and advancing collaborative healthcare education has shaped generations of professionals. As a director of interprofessional programs and grant initiatives to train and empower Nurse Practitioners, Dr. Cole's influence extends from local efforts to international boards.

Advisory Board

Christopher Armstrong, JD

Jasen Gunderson, MD, MBA

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