Leadership
Our Team
Nitin Nanda M.D.
Founder & CEO
As a serial entrepreneur, healthcare visionary, and innovative physician, Dr. Nanda is proud to have pioneered several initiatives that brought sustainable psychiatric hospitalist coverage offerings that have fostered a better continuum of care.Through the development of leading Telehealth technology, he has been able to extend care delivery into rural locations, allowing patients the ability to receive care in their own communities.His success in On-Demand Telepsychiatry led to developing an innovative scheduling/dispatching App that resulted in industry-defining physician response times, creating acquisition demand for Aligned Telehealth.By building Aligned Telehealth, he was able to provide on-demand emergency tele-psychiatric consultations that led to its acquisition by American Well.In 2022, Dr. Nanda co-founded Precise Behavioral with a vision to revolutionize mental health care for patients, providers and health plans. Serving as CEO, he leverages Precise’s network of psychiatric providers, patient engagement technology, and 20+ years of experience managing behavioral health service lines to enable healthcare systems and facilities reach more patients with behavioral health symptoms.As part of Precise’s technology stack, Dr. Nanda led the acquisition of Rose Health, a cutting-edge application that enables evidence-based mental health care monitoring for patients and physicians.
Matt McCormick
Chief Growth Officer
With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including a decade in the digital healthcare sector, Matt has held executive sales leadership roles with companies such as Amwell, Aligned, SOC, Forefront, Seer-Health, Novartis, and Pfizer. For the last ten years, he has focused on advancing the field of behavioral health.As the Chief Growth Officer at Precise BH & Rose Health, Matt leads the growth team at the forefront of behavioral health innovation, transforming service delivery through cutting-edge digital healthcare solutions. His role leverages extensive expertise in sales, marketing, and CRM to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.Matt has extensive international C-Suite experience in digital healthcare, with a strong focus on hospitals, payers, IDNs, primary care, and specialty sales in therapeutic areas including psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, diabetes, infectious diseases, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Matt’s exceptional analytical skills help to drive market growth and revenue generation within the digital healthcare industry, supported by effective marketing strategies and sales techniques that consistently exceed expectations.Matt’s contributions at Precise BH & Rose Health will be instrumental in advancing hybrid digital healthcare solutions. Together, we will help our customers to navigate market complexities and strive to meet the evolving needs of our clients, dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through innovative and accessible digital technologies.
Luke Raymond, LCPC
Executive Vice President of Operations and Head of Strategy
Luke Raymond is an accomplished leader in behavioral health strategy, operations and innovation with over 20 years’ experience in the field.A therapist by training, he has spent time in various clinical, strategic and commercial leadership roles with a strong focus on improving access to care, reducing costs and delivering effective outcomes.Luke co-authored an article in Psychiatric Times on implementing telepsychiatry in rural settings, and has spoken at numerous national conferences including HIMSS, ATA and AHIP.Luke has both commercialized and led initiatives that resulted in 50% reduction in emergency department visits, improved patient and clinician satisfaction, and delivered effective digital and virtual care at scale.Luke is certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and primary care integrated therapy. His clinical interests include ADHD, anxiety and trauma recovery.
Aman Saggu
Vice President of Precise Operations
Aman brings 10+ years of experience in the behavioral healthcare sector, working in various settings such as outpatient, hospital-based, emergency room, and telemedicine. She brings in-depth knowledge and executive leadership overseeing the efficient delivery of behavioral health services, ensuring seamless integration of telehealth solutions, and optimizing operational processes to meet the evolving needs of our patients and healthcare providers
Hemen Goswami
Chief Technology Officer
Hemen Goswami is an accomplished technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in product development, product engineering, and software architecture. In his current role, he is responsible to provide technology roadmap, deliver value through deep-tech innovations.
He worked as CTO and chief architect in startups, mid-size, and large enterprises to strategize technology roadmap. In the past, he worked with companies like GE Transportation, GE-Harris Railway Electronics, Navis LLC, Infogain Inc. In GE Transportation, Hemen worked as a solution architect to develop world’s first computer aided railway dispatch system.
Hemen is a regular author and keynote speaker in many national and international journals and conferences. He chaired an international conference session on software estimation at MIT, Boston, USA in 2008. He was also a keynote speaker in international expo on the convergence of AI and IOT in New Delhi, India in 2019.
Hemen obtained his Masters and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, Florida. He has been on the review panels of World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS).
He worked as CTO and chief architect in startups, mid-size, and large enterprises to strategize technology roadmap. In the past, he worked with companies like GE Transportation, GE-Harris Railway Electronics, Navis LLC, Infogain Inc. In GE Transportation, Hemen worked as a solution architect to develop world’s first computer aided railway dispatch system.
Hemen is a regular author and keynote speaker in many national and international journals and conferences. He chaired an international conference session on software estimation at MIT, Boston, USA in 2008. He was also a keynote speaker in international expo on the convergence of AI and IOT in New Delhi, India in 2019.
Hemen obtained his Masters and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology, Florida. He has been on the review panels of World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS).
Atul Maithel
Vice President of Finance
Atul Maithel recently joined Precise Behavioral as the company’s Vice President of Finance. Atul is a result-oriented management professional with over twenty years of progressive finance, strategy, and financial system experience with a proven record of success. He has a strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.
In previous roles, he has led and implemented numerous large projects including system conversions, acquisition integration, and accounting centralization.
Atul is a Certified Public Accountant and holds multiple Master of Science degrees in Accounting, English, Economics, Commerce, Accounting, and Auditing from the Delhi University in Delhi, India.
In previous roles, he has led and implemented numerous large projects including system conversions, acquisition integration, and accounting centralization.
Atul is a Certified Public Accountant and holds multiple Master of Science degrees in Accounting, English, Economics, Commerce, Accounting, and Auditing from the Delhi University in Delhi, India.
Art Erickson
Vice President of Sales
Art Erickson is a distinguished sales professional in the healthcare industry, bringing over thirty years of unparalleled expertise. His journey began in 1993 when he embarked on a sales career with Dictaphone Corporation. Over the years, Art has not only excelled as a top individual performer but has also led sales teams to success in several nationwide healthcare companies, showcasing his leadership skills and his understanding of the industry.
Art’s deep knowledge and extensive network of contacts in behavioral health have positioned him as a sought-after sales professional and leader for some of the country’s largest healthcare companies. He possesses a unique ability to understand the nuances of telepsychiatry and its benefits, such as improved throughput and augmentation, making him a viable consultant in the integration of this technology across various healthcare networks.
His accomplishments include the successful implementation of telepsychiatry in diverse environments, ranging from Emergency Departments, Med/Surg floors, Inpatient Psychiatric Units and the Ambulatory space. Art Erickson’s sales and leadership ability has significantly contributed to the implementation of telepsychiatry in some of the largest health systems in the country, marking him as a sales leader in his field.
Art’s deep knowledge and extensive network of contacts in behavioral health have positioned him as a sought-after sales professional and leader for some of the country’s largest healthcare companies. He possesses a unique ability to understand the nuances of telepsychiatry and its benefits, such as improved throughput and augmentation, making him a viable consultant in the integration of this technology across various healthcare networks.
His accomplishments include the successful implementation of telepsychiatry in diverse environments, ranging from Emergency Departments, Med/Surg floors, Inpatient Psychiatric Units and the Ambulatory space. Art Erickson’s sales and leadership ability has significantly contributed to the implementation of telepsychiatry in some of the largest health systems in the country, marking him as a sales leader in his field.
Deepak Chopra
Key Board Advisor
Founder of OSI Systems, Inc. (May 1987), serving as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director since inception, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors since February 1992; also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of several OSI Systems subsidiaries.
10+ years at ILC and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Operating Officer of United Detector Technology division.
B.S. degree in Electronics and a Master of Science degree in Semiconductor Electronics.
10+ years at ILC and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Operating Officer of United Detector Technology division.
B.S. degree in Electronics and a Master of Science degree in Semiconductor Electronics.
Kapil Nanda
Board Member
Founder and Managing Partner of Kapital Partners, leverages decades of experience in tech, investments, and real estate to oversee $150M+ in capital investment and $400M+ in Assets Under Management.
Integral to Intel's microprocessor market entry, then led Altos Computers' engineering efforts, resulting in its public listing and eventual acquisition.
M.S., in Aerospace Engineering, The University of Kansas and an M.B.A., University of Southern California.
Integral to Intel's microprocessor market entry, then led Altos Computers' engineering efforts, resulting in its public listing and eventual acquisition.
M.S., in Aerospace Engineering, The University of Kansas and an M.B.A., University of Southern California.
Deanna Smith
Chief of Staff
Experienced in implementing strategic operational frameworks, fostering innovation, and leading successful teams, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership.
Effectively drives the creation, development, and implementation of user-centric content and features for the app, while actively implementing strategies to optimize user experience and maximize platform efficiency.
Effectively drives the creation, development, and implementation of user-centric content and features for the app, while actively implementing strategies to optimize user experience and maximize platform efficiency.
Mindy Augustine
Senior Director of Partner and Product Solutions
Extensive knowledge assisting health systems and healthcare professionals in identifying and implementing cost-saving and revenue growth strategies for integrating behavioral health.
Expertise in fostering client success and building strong organizational relationships.
Expertise in fostering client success and building strong organizational relationships.
Nora Ekeanya, D.O.
Regional Medical Director of Clinical Affairs
Dr. Nora Nneka Ekeanya is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and board-certified adult psychiatrist based in Los Angeles County, CA. Raised by Nigerian immigrant parents, she obtained her bachelor's degree in Pre-medical Biology from the University of Florida and went on to attend Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Virginia Campus. During her psychiatry residency training at the University of Missouri- Kansas City, Dr. Ekeanya started publicly writing articles detailing her experiences as a Black female physician and was featured in the popular physician blog, KevinMD. She has gone on to write award-winning non-fiction essays, publish a chapbook, and release two short films. Currently, she works as Staff Psychiatrist and Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Antelope Valley Medical Center and serves as a Regional Medical Director of Clinical Affairs at Precise Behavioral, Inc.
