With over 30 years of experience in all aspects of the innovation lifecycle, Jane Muir has been instrumental in laying the groundwork for the launch of the Women’s Health Innovation Network (WHIN). An internationally recognized thought leader in innovation, Jane’s notable achievements include leading the development of the AUTM Nine Points to Consider in Fostering Greater Inclusion in Innovation, a key resource for over 3,000 AUTM members across universities, research centers, hospitals, and businesses worldwide. In addition, she was the founding Director of UF Innovate, a 100,000 sq. ft. incubator that was awarded 2018 Best Global Mixed-Use Entrepreneurship Center.
Dr. Christine Sapienza has held numerous leadership roles at Jacksonville University and is the co-founder of WHIN. She has a long list of accomplishments with her most recent one being the establishment of a partnership with the Lake Erie College of Medicine bringing an osteopathic medical school to the JU campus in 2026.
She is skilled in Academic/Industry Partnerships, Program Development, Research Development, Grant Writing, and Teaching. Prior to JU she held leadership roles at the University of Florida where she became an entrepreneur fueling her passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Jane brings 25 years of experience in technology commercialization and new venture creation from the University of Florida, where she supported hundreds of startups that collectively secured more than $2B in funding. She is known for her strategic leadership in innovation, board development, and helping founders translate ideas into scalable companies.
Nicole is a visionary healthcare leader known for driving growth and speed to market through strategic relationships and expertise in product, operations, and technology. She has led solutions that improve revenue, cost, quality, and patient experience across startups and Fortune 50 organizations, with deep specialization in value-based care and population health.
Kimberly is a strategic healthcare product and operations leader with 20+ years of experience in value-based care, digital health, and population health. She has held leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group and Quantum Health and served as COO of Sunflower ACO, bringing deep expertise in market readiness, product strategy, and execution.
Melissa is an organizational change and transformation leader who helps companies turn complex strategies into people-centered execution. She has built change frameworks, led operating model redesigns, and coached executives through cultural and digital transformation. Melissa is known for bringing clarity, alignment, and lasting impact to fast-moving organizations.
Kristi blends a background in hospitality hotel/resort sales & marketing with 15 years of dedicated experience in healthcare marketing. As CEO of a marketing firm and co-founder and managing director of Sunflower Health Advisors, she helps emerging healthcare companies refine their brand, drive adoption, and scale effectively through strategic and social-driven marketing.
Rikki blends clinical insight with business leadership, bringing expertise in clinical operations, program development, and multidisciplinary care models. She has led innovative programs that improve cost, quality, and patient experience, and is a licensed mental health counselor with a strong passion for helping teams turn vision into action.for helping teams turn vision into action.
Kelly is a financial and operational strategist with 15 years as a banking and finance VP and more than a decade as CEO of a successful financial consulting firm before co-founding Sunflower Health Advisors. She builds strong financial infrastructure, enhances operational efficiency, and guides startups toward sustainable, scalable growth.