Our executive leadership team advances CAN Community Health’s mission through expertise in clinical care, strategy, operations, compliance, and community partnerships.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Rishi Patel, PharmD, MBA
Dr. Patel brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership to the CEO role. His clinical and business background guides CAN’s growth and advances access and quality of care.
Mary Lifland, CPA
Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer
Mary oversees financial strategy and operations, drawing on nonprofit audit expertise and leadership across accounting, treasury, and audit functions.
Marlon Pittman
Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer
Marlon leads operations and market expansion, bringing decades of experience in HIV care, stakeholder engagement, and 340B practices.
Brett McNeal
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer
Brett directs legal and compliance strategy with deep experience in fraud and abuse matters and healthcare regulatory guidance.
Steven K. Barnett, MD, AAHIVS
Senior Vice President Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Barnett directs clinical services with a focus on comprehensive, holistic care and improving outcomes for underserved communities.
Khalid Gajraj, PhD
Senior Vice President Chief Marketing Officer
Dr. Gajraj leads national marketing, brand, communications, and partnership strategies that drive growth, engagement, and mission impact.
Hemali Joshi, MLS, BS Pharm, BS IT
Senior Vice President Chief Strategy Officer
Hemali leads strategy with strengths in 340B compliance, analytics, and quality improvement across complex care settings.
M. Maximillion Wilson, PhD
Senior Vice President Governmental Affairs
Dr. Wilson leads governmental affairs, policy, and prevention strategies informed by decades of public health leadership.
Frank Scimeca, PharmD, MBA, BCOP
Vice President Chief Pharmacy Officer
Frank leads pharmacy strategy and operations across CAN’s pharmacies, focusing on integration, 340B and payer strategy, growth, and patient outcomes.
John T. Acevedo
Vice President of Government and Civic Affairs
John forges partnerships with government and civic leaders to expand prevention, education, and access to care.
Katy Wendel, MHA, BSN, RN, ACRN, CENP
Vice President of Care Delivery Innovation
Katy drives care delivery innovation and best practices that elevate patient outcomes and experience.
Seth Shipman
Vice President of Finance
Seth oversees accounting, finance, and payroll with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and sustainable growth.
Clark Woodruff, MBA
Vice President of Information Technology
Clark leads enterprise IT modernization that improves reliability, security, and patient support systems.
