Founder, Head of Hōtto

Dr. Yumi has been caring for aging adults, first as a caregiver in a community group home for individuals with intellectual disability prior to medical school, then in primary care internal medicine for 15 years. Departing from the usual Ivy academic pathway of specialty care, she moved into primary care private practice in her rural hometown. She traveled to see her panel of patients in the hospital, at their home, in the nursing home, free clinic, Medicaid clinic, and in the office as was common for small town docs. She returned to academics for 2 years of executive training in healthcare technology management. From there she joined a large healthcare system, innovation center, & health plan to build a modern, flexible primary care model that delivered care primarily through messaging with a team of physicians, coaches, and advanced practice nurses.

What was expected to be a model primarily for younger, healthier patients, turned out to be sought by family caregivers of aging loved ones losing independence. Identifying dementia, engaging the family and other caregivers, providing flexible communication, attending to medication details, owning the quarterback role, and supporting creative problem solving are where Dr. Yumi and her team leaned in.

Dr. Yumi established Hōtto to provide a wrap-around clinical and social support model for those with dementia and their family caregivers.

For her life outside healthcare, head to tiktok (doxies, teenagers, & onewheeling)

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Technical Support Extraordinaire

Meet Stan, a software engineer extraordinaire who thrives both in the digital world and the great outdoors. He kicked off his career at Google, then played a pivotal role at TellApart, which was acquired by Twitter. Stan expanded Symphony Commerce, setting the stage for Deliverr Inc.'s acquisition by Shopify. At Carrot Inc., he spearheaded smoking cessation tech and recruited key team members.

However, don't expect to find many indoor photos of Stan. He's often found living life to the fullest outdoors, whether he's shredding down snow-covered slopes, paddleboarding on serene waters, or exploring the breathtaking Canadian wilderness. Stan's passion for adventure and innovation makes him a true tech maverick, both in and out of the digital realm.

Hōtto Specialist & Logistics Support

Allow us to introduce Joanna, the team's healthcare enthusiast! Armed with a recent biology degree, she's been hard at work in the medical field and supporting Hōtto. But wait, there's more to this story. Joanna's superhero alter ego is the dementia care guru, navigating the twists and turns of previously caregiving for her grandmother with grace and empathy.

Joanna's experiences have given her a unique perspective on the challenges faced by caregivers and knows the world could use a simpler way to coordinate resources. When she's not wearing her medical and caregiving hats, she enjoys some downtime. You'll often find her lost in a good book, crafting with knitting needles, or exploring the world one destination at a time. In short, she's the well-rounded gem of our team!