Meet the Team

Joe is the founder and CEO of NeoPath Health, where he’s worked to improve employee health for companies looking to control the spiraling cost of employee medical plans since 2007. Prior to NeoPath, Joe was a senior sales representative for the ancillary benefits division of OptumHealth. In that role, he gained a significant understanding of the issues faced by employers in providing affordable benefits plans that align with company goals. It was there that he saw an opportunity to develop a clinic model that helps businesses regain control of healthcare costs.

Katie is responsible for overseeing client relationships and clinical operations. She works closely with clients to ensure that their unique needs are met with clinical excellence. Before joining NeoPath in 2014, Katie worked as a registered nurse at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. She held several leadership roles with Fairview Home Care and Hospice, including Education Coordinator and Care Manager. Katie received her nursing degree from St. Catherine University and a BA in English and Women’s Studies from St. Olaf College. (She lives in South Minneapolis with her chef-husband, two active sons, and her Wheaten Terrier pup.)

Kara brings over 20 years of cross-functional experience in consumer-centered health settings, including virtual health coaching, telehealth, multi-site retail clinics, on-site health centers, emergency dental, and senior living. At NeoPath, Kara brings organizational leadership to support strategic vision and growth. As part of the MinuteClinic/CVS Health operations and expansion team, she developed her interest in consumer-centered health and the drive to push beyond the status quo. Kara earned a BS in Exercise Science and Wellness from Wesleyan University, ACE Certified Health Coach, and Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM). (She and her family live south of the Twin Cities metro, where she enjoys experimenting in her kitchen and garden.)

Alethea is the Care Operations Manager at NeoPath Health. She works closely with the CEO and VP of Client & Care Strategy on various projects, implementation, and client reporting. Alethea brings a clinical understanding, having been a Registered Nurse since 2002. She has worked in multiple specialties, including Solid Organ Transplant and Cardiology, and has married her clinical background with the operational side of healthcare. Alethea received her Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from the University of Michigan. (She lives in Southwest Minneapolis with her husband and two kids.)

Amanda has been a registered nurse since 2009. She has worked in various areas, including acute care, long-term care, corporate wellness, and home health. Throughout her career, she has found the relationships she has built with her coworkers and patients to be one of the most rewarding parts of nursing. She holds certifications in wound ostomy continence nursing and public health. She has completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts in organizational leadership, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. (Amanda lives in Western Wisconsin with her husband, son, and two bloodhounds.)

Charlene has been a registered nurse since 2015. She started off her nursing career working in a hospital on a medical-surgical unit for 5 years. She enjoyed working as a floor nurse and a nursing preceptor. Charlene then transitioned to working for NeoPath at the Cedar Ridge Health Center in Rice Lake, WI for several years. Charlene’s favorite part of nursing is getting to know her patients on a personal level, developing relationships with them, and helping them achieve and celebrate their wellness goals. She lives in Northwestern Wisconsin with her husband and 2 children. She enjoys spending time with her family and being active; hiking, biking, running.

Amanda has been a Registered Nurse since 2007. She began her nursing career as an LPN in an assisted living and later became an RN in homecare, assisted living, urgent care, and hospital in the float pool. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bemidji State University and holds a certification in Public Health. Her many years of Nursing experience and leadership style have helped her create valuable relationships with coworkers and patients. Amanda lives in Monticello, MN and enjoys spending time with two sons, Henry and Jake.

Benita Brannon is a registered medical assistant with over 10+ years of experience. At the heart she brings knowledge that patients are the most important part of the care equation. She is dedicated to supporting individuals’ needs wherever they are on their journey of health. She lives quietly in the western metro with her family. Her favorite time of the year is fall where she enjoys the colors of the trails with her very best boi -Wolf.