Who We Are

Our Mission

We partner with health systems, government agencies, health plans, and innovation leaders to create high-quality, person-centered care models that bridge healthcare and civic systems—grounded in behavioral health, built on integrity, and driven by measurable impact.

Meet Our Team

Explore our dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional services.

Javier Hernandez Lichtl, FACHE

Board Member & Former Chief Executive Officer

Veteran healthcare executive with over 30 years at Baptist Health South Florida, where he served as CEO of six entities and led academic programs in nursing, pharmacy, and Graduate Medical Education. He is Vice Chairman of Communities of Excellence 2026 and a Life Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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Thao Tran, MD, MPH

Healthcare Innovation Strategist

A physician leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical operations, public health, and healthcare policy. She has held executive roles, including Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer, advancing value-based care, behavioral health integration, and operational efficiency.

Her current work focuses on digital healthcare delivery initiatives and the development of healthcare products that align with evolving policy frameworks. She advises on solutions that enhance financial transparency, streamline provider workflows, and improve population health outcomes.

Expertise:

• Value-based care. Public health. Healthcare policy

• Digital health strategy. Mental health integration. Revenue cycle optimization

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Hon. Steven Leifman

Civic Systems Strategist

A nationally recognized leader in mental health
and reform of the justice system. As Associate Administrative Judge in
Miami-Dade County (2001–2024), he pioneered diversion programs for
individuals with serious mental illnesses, reshaping how courts address
behavioral health. He chaired Florida’s Supreme Court Mental Health
Subcommittee, producing the landmark "Transforming Florida’s Mental
Health System" report, and founded The Leifman Group to advance whole-
person care across justice, housing, and civil systems. His work has
earned top national honors and inspired reforms nationwide.