Meet the Team!
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Over the past year we've been busy! One of the ways we've spent our time is in building our team. We'd like to introduce you to some newer members. Allow us to introduce Janet Calhoun and Dawn Zerneke.
Janet Calhoun
What's your role at Synchronous Health?
Chief Value Solutions Officer
What led you to working with us?
The mission, the products and the people!
What parts of your job are you passionate about?
Ideation and discovery. I am always wanting to find new and better ways to connect people to services/support they want and need to live a better life.
What unique skills do you bring to the team?
I think my "super power" is being able to look at capabilities and solutions that are available and see ways to use them differently or in partnership with other companies.
What was your career path?
I began my career as a Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator with a company called Healthways. I was with Healthways for 28 years and over that time moved into senior leadership and executive roles in Product Development, Product Management, Strategy, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. After leaving Healthways I became the Chief Experience Officer for the largest Senior Fitness Program, Silver Sneakers. I then moved into a Chief Product Officer Role for a National Medical Group that provided home based advanced primary care.
If you were not working at Synchronous Health and could have any job in the world what would it be?
I would be a reading teacher for specializing in at risk girls and women.
What are some of your hobbies?
Kayaking, reading, binging on Netflix shows!
What else should we know about you?
My husband and I have been married for 30 years and we have a 19 year old daughter. We also have an Australian Shephard named Riley who is 9 years old.
Dawn Zerneke, D.Sc.
What's your role at Synchronous Health?
Chief Relationships Officer
What led you to working with us?
I love the mission, values and team at Synchronous Health and wanted to be part of an amazing organization.
What parts of your job are you passionate about?
I am passionate about helping people live their best lives and it is a focus at Synchronous Health from all aspects.
What unique skills do you bring to the team?
My understanding of the health and well-being industry and experience working with clients of all sizes, industries and geographic locations.
What was your career path?
I have spent over 25 years in the health and well-being industry in a variety of roles including Client Success, Marketing, Sales and Product at Payors, Vendors and Employers.
If you were not working at Synchronous Health and could have any job in the world what would it be?
Leading wellness retreats for women focused on activity, nutrition and stress reduction.
What are some of your hobbies?
I enjoy spending time outdoors with friends and family in activities such as wake surfing, running, rollerblading, biking, hiking etc.
What else should we know about you?
I live in Wisconsin. I'm married with 2 kids, a golden retriever and a cat. I finished my Doctorate of Science in Holistic Nutrition in 2019 and always looking to help people understand how what you eat impacts your quality of life.