Made by doctors, for doctors

Ava was founded by Dr. Mike Forseth and Dr. Matt Henschke to replace clumsy, complicated, and overpriced EMRs.

Our Founders
Dr. Matt Henschke, President and Chief Visionary Officer of Ava Industries.

Matt Henschke , MD CCFP

President, CVO, Director

Family doctor that also happens to like computer programming.

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Mike Forseth , MD CCFP

CEO, Director

To improve care we need to coordinate and communicate with our patients + colleagues efficiently.

Customer Support
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Hannah Morin

Customer Support Manager

Licensed Practical Nurse and Clinic Manager with over 8 years experience in community Health Care and an understanding of clinic work flow and the importance of swift and personal support.

Annie Kattuvallil, Customer Support Analyst & Trainer at Ava Industries.

Annie Kattuvallil

Customer Support Analyst & Trainer

With over 14 years of healthcare experience, I am passionate about bridging the gap between healthcare and technology to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Jacob Adams, Customer Support Analyst & Trainer at Ava Industries.

Jacob Adams

Customer Support Analyst & Trainer, Sales Engineer

Dual Masters graduate with a passion for using technology to bring improvements to healthcare and patient outcomes.

Camille Anunciacion, Customer Support Analyst & Trainer at Ava Industries

Camille Anunciacion

Customer Support Analyst & Trainer

An adaptable Business Analyst with a background in product management, call centres, and driving continuous improvement. Motivated by creative initiatives that nurture our community and well-being.

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Taylor Jensen

Customer Support Analyst & Trainer

A dedicated support specialist with a background in customer support, healthcare, and mental health. Motivated by improving customer experience and making technology more human-centred.

Ben Zumwalt

Customer Support Analyst & Trainer

Ben is excited to join Ava, bringing a passion for health tech innovation and a commitment to enhancing healthcare through impactful solutions.

Grace Ndumbi, Customer Support Analyst at Ava Industries.

Grace Ndumbi

Customer Support Analyst

Trained Medical Office Assistant with a passion for customer satisfaction, patient care and problem-solving.

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Griffin Graham-Bennett

Customer Support Analyst Intern

As a fourth-year Computer Science student at the University of Alberta and Customer Support Intern at Ava, I’m passionate about using technology to improve healthcare, bridging technical problem-solving with meaningful impact in the EMR space.

Implementation
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Sharon Cheema

Implementation Manager

Over 12 years of valuable experience in healthcare IT and EMR implementations, with a deep understanding of healthcare operations and workflows.

Rana Affara, Training Lead at Ava Industries.

Rana Affara

Training Lead

With over 15 years of experience in Healthcare Administration, I develop and deliver effective Ava training programs and foster a culture of interactive learning and support.

Summit Purewal, Senior Project Manager at Ava Industries.

Summit Purewal

Senior Project Manager

Risk Management and Finance graduate from the University of Calgary with a special interest in using technology for business optimization.

Obinna Uzoamaka, Project Manager at Ava Industries

Obinna Uzoamaka

Project Manager

Certified Project Manager driving efficient workflows and improved patient outcomes through digital healthcare solutions.

Cameron Batt, Customer Support Analyst & Trainer at Ava Industries.

Cameron Batt

Project Manager

A healthcare professional known for excellence in patient care and collaboration. I'm committed to delivering quality support and building positive relationships.

Roni Mohammed

Project Coordinator

A dedicated and hardworking student currently pursuing a degree in respiratory therapy who is part of the Customer Success Team and assists healthcare professionals in navigating our software.

Sales & Marketing
Teia Pitts, Sales Representative at Ava Industries.

Teia Pitts

Sales Representative

Carleton University grad majoring in Public Policy and Strategic Communications. Enthusiastic about contributing to our dynamic mission.

Darren James Ilao, Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Ava Industries

Darren James Ilao

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

A versatile professional with a passion for creativity and connections.

Data Migration
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Mateo Ochoa Coloma

Technical Team Lead

Full-stack software developer with a background in physics and philosophy looking to enhance the physician experience.

Christopher Anderson, Senior Software Developer at Ava Industries.

Christopher Anderson

Solutions Architect

Tech generalist who built web applications for small businesses in the oil and gas sector.

Cheng Pham, Software Developer at Ava Industries​

Cheng Pham

Software Developer

Cloud Developer with a strong background in testing, experimentation, and building scalable solutions.

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Raed Tulefat

Software Developer

Thrilled to join a team bringing cutting-edge AI to one of the most traditional industries. Excited to be part of the future of healthcare tech!

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Amarpreet Singara

Software Developer

Full-stack Software Developer passionate about advancing healthcare technology and improving the physician experience through innovative solutions.

Product Development
Ainslie Velthoen, Development Team Lead at Ava Industries.

Ainslie Velthoen

Development Team Lead

Developer who is passionate about improving customer experiences and healthcare workflows

Chris Lashmar, Senior Software Developer at Ava Industries.

Chris Lashmar

Solutions Architect

Excited to be part of a project that should improve physician work experience and provide patients with more information about their health.

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Sabia Tahir

Software Developer

Software developer passionate about using technology to improve healthcare outcomes.

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Mariam Ukaria

Software Developer

Artificial Intelligence Developer with the goal of creating intelligent solutions to increase the efficiency of healthcare providers.

Oghenerie Etoka

Software Developer

Optometrist by training, passionate healthtech developer by calling. Blending clinical knowledge and technology to build impactful solutions.

Anders Flotten, Junior Developer at Ava Industries.

Anders Flotten

Junior Developer

Full-Stack Junior Developer with a biology background, now excited to enhance healthcare with Ava.

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Elyon Famoriyo

Product Development Coordinator

Health Studies Graduate from University of Waterloo ensuring Ava's solution continues to meet the needs of the healthcare industry.

Sneha Gorrela, Customer Success Team Lead at Ava Industries.

Sneha Gorrela

Quality Assurance Lead

Masters in Healthcare Management graduate with experience in the healthcare industry leading to knowledge about human interactions and the importance of Customer relations.

Isabella Pilz, Product Development Coordinator at Ava Industries.

Isabella Pilz

Product Designer

A UI/UX designer motivated by a personal connection to streamline EMR system for medical professionals.

Sandra Petriw, Senior Project Manager at Ava Industries.

Sandra Petriw

Product Manager

Administrative background in cardiac and thoracic surgery offices brings a detail-oriented perspective to an industry where attention to the small stuff can have the biggest impact.

Leo Zhang, Senior Project Manager at Ava Industries.

Leo Zhang

Product Manager

Car enthusiast who likes to travel and discover new points of view in this ever-growing world.

James Graham-Hu

Senior Software Developer

Software developer with a diverse background in technology and entrepreneurship.

Robert Graham-Hu

Senior Software Developer

Software developer driven to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions through systems thinking.

Administration
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Will Forseth

Accounting Analyst

Providing accounting and administrative support to the Ava team. Assists in analyzing data and producing management reports.

Gemma Lawrence, People & Culture Coordinator at Ava Industries.

Gemma Lawrence

People & Culture Coordinator

SAIT graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Human Resources Management. Committed to fostering a culture for people to thrive.