The Center for Modern Health is guided by a distinguished and multidisciplinary Board of Directors whose experience spans health policy, education, and leadership in the public and private sectors. The Board provides strategic direction, ensures organizational integrity, and supports our mission.

Robert Garmong, PhD, is a philosopher and educator whose work focuses on the ideas of Ayn Rand and the broader tradition of classical liberal thought. He spent two decades working in higher education in the US and China, mostly teaching business ethics, philosophy, and Western civilization; building programs and overseeing staff. Through his teaching and intellectual engagement, he has contributed to the international discussion of liberal ideas and the role of reason and individual liberty in human flourishing. He is also a cancer survivor whose experience as a patient in the Chinese healthcare system has given him a personal perspective on international healthcare delivery and patient care. He is based in Texas.

Matthew Jankowski is a software entrepreneur and technology leader best known as a co-founder of Thoughtbot, a successful software design and development firm that has helped build digital products for startups and major organizations. A graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he has spent his career working at the intersection of engineering, entrepreneurship, and product development. Through his leadership in the technology sector, Matt has helped advance modern software engineering practices and foster innovation within the startup ecosystem. He is based in New York.

Becky Rhoads, AuD, is Executive Director of the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, where she oversees healthcare services for veterans across Connecticut. She began her career with the Department of Veterans Affairs as a clinical audiologist and later moved into health system administration, previously serving as Associate Director of the White River Junction VA Healthcare System in Vermont. Dr. Rhoads holds a Doctor of Audiology from Northeastern University. She brings extensive experience in both clinical care and healthcare system leadership within the nation's largest integrated healthcare network. She is based in New Hampshire.

Jared Rhoads, MPH, MS, is Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Modern Health. He also teaches health policy in the graduate public health program at Dartmouth, and advises graduate students on their independent research projects. Jared has published research with several think tanks, including the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, the Center for Ethics in Society at St. Anselm University, and the Foundation for Government Accountability. Prior to teaching, he worked in healthcare consulting in a role that handled policy and emerging practices.

Haresh Sampathkumar, MD, is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation and brain injury medicine. He serves as medical director and co-owner of Delaware NeuroRehab, a multidisciplinary practice that treats patients with neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury. Dr. Sampathkumar completed his medical training at Sri Ramachandra Medical College in India and went on to complete residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York Medical College, followed by fellowship training in brain injury medicine. His work focuses on restoring function and improving quality of life for patients with complex neurological injuries. He is based in Delaware.

Jared Seehafer currently serves as a Senior Adviser at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He is a biomedical engineer, entrepreneur, and regulatory expert working at the intersection of biotechnology and drug development policy. He is the founder of Enzyme, a technology company that develops software tools to help life sciences startups navigate regulatory compliance and the complex FDA approval processes. His work focuses on reducing regulatory barriers that slow the development of new therapies and medical technologies, particularly for emerging biotech companies. Through his experience in startups and regulatory strategy, he brings insight into innovation, entrepreneurship, and the evolving landscape of biomedical regulation. He is based in Washington, DC.

Mark Semiao is a retired healthcare industry professional with nearly three decades of experience in pharmaceutical sales and medical industry leadership. He served as Cardiovascular Sales Director for the eastern United States at Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious chronic diseases. Earlier in his career he held leadership roles across several pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations and also worked as an executive recruiter with the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Semiao has also been active in civic and educational initiatives, including involvement with the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation. He is based in New Hampshire.