Executive Education

Program Leaders

Learn from the best. The program is directed by a team of renowned health technology innovators who have successfully launched and managed dozens of innovation programs inside start-ups and major corporations. Participants will interact with these leaders in group settings, as well as personalized coaching sessions.

Core Team

  • Todd BrintonTodd Brinton Former Director, Innovation Fellowship, Stanford Biodesign
  • Josh MakowerJosh Makower Co-Founder & Director, Stanford Biodesign
  • Jay WatkinsJay Watkins Lecturer & Senior Advisor, Stanford Biodesign
  • Paul YockPaul Yock Founder & Director Emeritus, Stanford Biodesign
  • Michael AckermannMichael Ackermann Director, Biotech, Stanford Biodesign
  • Dan AzaguryDan Azagury Director for Education, Innovation Fellowship, Stanford Biodesign
  • Farzad AzimpourFarzad Azimpour Assistant Director, Lead for Design, Stanford Biodesign
  • Rush BartlettRush Bartlett Assistant Director, Corporate Innovation & Education, Stanford Biodesign
  • Lyn DenendLyn Denend Director, Academic Programs, Stanford Biodesign
  • Annette EwanichAnnette Ewanich Executive Assistant. Stanford Biodesign
  • Kate GarrettKate Garrett Assistant Director, Innovation Fellowship, Stanford Biodesign
  • Ritu KamalRitu Kamal Associate Director, Global Programs, Stanford Biodesign
  • Antje KirschnersAntje Kirschner Fellowships Coordinator, Stanford Biodesign
  • Uday KumarUday Kumar Director of Strategy, Stanford Biodesign
  • Victor McCrayVictor McCray Assistant Director, Innovation Fellowship, Stanford Biodesign
  • Ravi PamnaniRavi Pamnani Instructor, Undergraduate Programs, Stanford Biodesign
  • Kate RosenbluthKate Rosenbluth Instructor, Informatics and Digital Health, Stanford Biodesign
  • Sandra Waugh RugglesSandra Waugh Ruggles Assistant Director, Innovation Fellowship, Stanford Biodesign
  • Gordon SaulGordon Saul Executive Director, Stanford Biodesign
  • Beverly TangBeverly Tang Innovation Fellowship Alum, Stanford Biodesign
  • Ryan VanWertRyan Van Wert Associate Director, Faculty Fellowship, Stanford Biodesign
  • James WallJames Wall Director for Program Development, Innovation Fellowship, Stanford Biodesign
  • Shiqin XuShiqin Xu Senior Manager, Courses and Global Programs, Stanford Biodesign

Guest Speakers

  • Susan MoranoSusan Morano Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Operations, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices
  • Jeremy UtleyJeremy UtleyDirector of Executive Education, Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, Stanford