Our Team

Time, talent and passionate dedication embodies the team at Upequity.

Their contributions drive the organization forward on a path to meet the mission and stretch toward achieving the vision.

Team and Advisors

Upequity is grateful to have the input of amazing team who bring their subject expertise and personal passion to the organization. Our team and advisors include:

Tahra Anglade
Tahra Anglade, MS
Research
Mike Birmingham
Michael Birmingham, MBA
Technology Strategist
Mousumi Bose
Mousumi Bose, PhD
Principal Investigator & Advisor
Tara Britt
Tara Britt
Policy Advisor
Elisa Callejas Domininguez
Elisa Callejas Dominguez
Program Advisor
Abhi Coimbatore Gowrisankar
Abhirami Coimbatore Gowrisankar
STEM Advisor
Kimberly Haugstad
Kimberly Haugstad, MBA
CEO & Co-founder
Anna Landseadel
Anna Landseadel
Social Media Lead
Erendira Ramirez
Erendira Ramirez
Translation & Advisor
Teneasha Washington
Teneasha Washington, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator & Advisor

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Upequity as of February 2022 includes:

Detrice Barry
Detrice G Barry, PhD, MSN, MEd, RN
Board Member
Gabriela Prudencio
Gabriela Prudencio, MBA
Board Member
Kimberly Haugstad
Kimberly Haugstad, MBA
CEO & Co-founder

Upequity Co-Founders

Visioned in 2018, and launched in 2021, Upequity was founded by three female health advocate leaders and champions for change. Their aim was to utilize their deep rare and chronic disease, public health and research experiences to create a collaborative organization that supports advancing system and policy changes, eliminating barriers, and producing tangible improvements in people’s lives.

Kandyma Sar
Kandyma Sar, MA

Interested in joining the Upequity team in a staff, advisory or board role?