FEATURED SPEAKERS
Nick Gambini | CEO, Elite Medical
Nick is a serial entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry, dedicated to bridging the gap between patients and high-quality health care. He is passionate about providing comprehensive on-site prevention, wellness, and medical care solutions for companies of all sizes and industries. Nick combines the hands-on "old school" Dr. Welby philosophy with an innovative care delivery model, leading to rapid organizational growth. His work has been particularly impactful in the agricultural industry, where hands-on, bilingual care and education are crucial.
Oscar Garcia | Executive Director, SAIN Medical
Oscar has led the SAIN Mexico Network for over 20 years, expanding its reach across the Western U.S./Mexico border cities to ensure quality and speedy medical service. He maintains partnerships with over fifty highly qualified medical and dental providers, supporting UnitedAg's benefit plan by advising on access logistics, feasibility, pricing, and promotion. His efforts have kept Mexico medical costs at about 6% of U.S. equivalents. Oscar's expertise in managing the Mexico benefits portion of healthcare plans has been crucial in maintaining these high standards.
Gabriela Garcia | Integrated Marketing Manager, SAIN Medical
Gabriela joined SAIN in 2012, spearheading a company-wide rebranding to center on comprehensive patient care with a 360-degree approach. Under her leadership, she launched an intuitive website enhancing access to Mexico network services, complete with an online provider directory, Google Maps navigation, 24/7 support options, and the informative BEhealthy blog. Gabriela is dedicated to fostering exceptional customer service and personalized care offline, ensuring that every interaction reflects SAIN's commitment to quality and member satisfaction.
Kirti Mutatkar | President & CEO, UnitedAg
Kirti Mutatkar is a forward-thinking leader passionate about making high quality, innovative, and affordable health care accessible to the agricultural community of California and Arizona. Under Kirti’s leadership, UnitedAg, a $240 million association health plan, is empowering its members and employer groups to take a unique, empathetic, and collaborative approach in working together to provide innovative and cost-effective approaches to health care.
Kirti is a highly accomplished professional who currently holds the position of Chair on the Board of Directors for the Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA). In addition, she serves as a Director at Large for AgSafe, demonstrating her commitment to promoting safety and well-being within the agricultural industry.
Donna Bares | Vice President of Client Services, UnitedAg
Donna joined the UnitedAg team in 2002 and currently serves as Vice President of Client Services. With a background encompassing sales and account management, she has held diverse leadership roles within the organization. Donna leverages her expertise in sales and administrative processes to ensure UnitedAg members receive the highest service levels. Her dedication to enhancing member satisfaction and building lasting relationships has been instrumental in driving the organization forward.
Bridget Sanchez | Chief of Staff, UnitedAg
Bridget joined UnitedAg in 2019 and currently serves as Chief of Staff. In this capacity, she supports the President & CEO in achieving the organization's goals by overseeing strategic business initiatives from development to execution. Bridget, a graduate of our 2021 WomenAg Leadership Academy, collaborates on program curriculum development. Bridget is passionate about giving back to the community and hopes to be a voice for the underserved.
Sachin Varma | Chief Underwriting & Product Officer
Sachin joined UnitedAg with over 20 years of experience in healthcare underwriting. He possesses strong skills in underwriting, analytics, risk management, and pricing. He excels in developing strong relationships with members and service reps, understanding the complexities of underwriting. His expertise is invaluable in continually enhancing UnitedAg's benefit and service offerings for its members.
Sonia Roldan | Senior Member Services Manager, UnitedAg
Sonia has been an integral part of UnitedAg's Member Service Department since 2014, dedicated to providing exceptional support to each member. As Senior Member Services Manager, Sonia advocates tirelessly for members, handling complex medical, pharmacy, and billing issues with expertise and empathy. Her commitment to personalized care stems from a deep-seated belief in treating others as she would her own family—a principle rooted in her upbringing in the agriculture industry. Sonia’s dedication to going above and beyond for UnitedAg's members reflects her unwavering commitment to making a meaningful difference in healthcare.
Christina Morley | Client Services Manager, UnitedAg
Christina Morley has served as Client Services Manager at UnitedAg since 2021, a role she has earned through her dedication and hard work. Since joining the Client Services team in late 2019 as Associate Manager, Christina quickly obtained her insurance license and thrived in her new position. Known for her exceptional organizational skills and her ability to connect with members, she has proven herself to be an invaluable asset to both the team and the company. In her current role, Christina serves as a liaison for members and service reps, helps resolve escalated issues, and supports internal staff to ensure smooth operations. She remains committed to enhancing the overall member experience at UnitedAg.