Meet The Team
Meet the devoted individuals behind CareLink360®, where compassion meets innovation to create a circle of care for aging adults. Our team members are neighbors, friends, and children of aging parents – each with their own stories that resonate with the mission we carry.
We are united by the belief that technology should have a heart, a pulse that beats in sync with the needs and joys of the families we serve. Each day, we pour our genuine passion into the work we do, ensuring that every feature we craft, and every service we provide, is filled with the understanding and warmth that our own families deserve.
Our dedication goes beyond the desk – it’s in the heartfelt stories we hear, the smiles we witness, and the assurance we provide to those who worry for their loved ones. In the glow of a screen, we see families come together, laughter shared, and comfort given.
Fernando Reinoso
President, Homecare Solutions
Fernando is the Founder and CEO of Shore HomeCare Services, with over 30 years of experience in senior care. A highly skilled and innovative thought leader in managing home care operations, developing customized care programs, and leading teams in delivering high-quality services for clients and their families.
A former hands-on care provider for over two decades, Fernando has deep expertise in the challenges seniors face as they age in place and developing innovative solutions across the health and aging continuum. His collaborative approach has positioned him as a thought leader to healthcare professionals and ensures high-level services and is a trusted and valuable resource for seniors and their families.
Paula Muller
Founder & Chief Clinical Officer
Founder of CareLink360® brings a wealth of experience in healthcare technology, including a background in Biomedical Engineering, EEG analysis in Switzerland, Ph.D., and Post-doc work with Parkinson’s patients. Her career spans tech and software development roles at companies like SiriusXM, Net-Scale Technologies, and Authentidate. Paula’s vision for CareLink360®, inspired by her commitment to family bonds, aims to bring seniors and their loved ones closer together.
Dave Duplay
Chairman
A proven global entrepreneur with experience in the healthcare, health tech, and life science industries. He has undertaken diverse marketing and strategy projects spanning various disease areas, collaborating with a diverse group of industry stakeholders including pharmaceutical & biotech firms, healthcare professionals, research organizations, and patient & caregiver groups. As the CEO of CareLink360®, a global AgeTech leader Changing The Way The World Ages®, Dave is dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults who are aging. Dave is also Chairman of Vital Options International, a global health foundation, and a Board Member of Environmental Advocates, a brownfield redevelopment company.
Newton Howard, PhD
Senior Advisor to the CEO
Dr. Newton Howard is a Distinguished Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and a former professor at Oxford University, where he remains a member of congregation.
As the founder of ni2o, Inc., Dr. Howard is pioneering AI-driven brain-computer interfaces aimed at treating debilitating neurological disorders. His vision extends beyond treatment—ni2o’s ultimate goal is to enhance cognitive and athletic performance for all affected by neurological conditions.
A polymath whose career spans academia, the U.S. military, and the private sector, Dr. Howard has a proven track record of transforming research into real-world applications—some of which you interact with daily, like wireless hotspots, Google Earth, and Google Translate.
Dr. Howard holds advanced degrees in Mathematics (Oxford), Cognitive Informatics (Sorbonne), Neurosurgery (Oxford), and a Doctorate of Medical Sciences (Sorbonne). His groundbreaking contributions span Quantum Biology in neuroscience, linguistics, and national defense. Among his many innovations are:
- Physics of Cognition – A mathematical framework for modeling complex medical, economic, and security equilibrium..
- Intention Awareness – A predictive model for understanding naturalistic systems..
- Mood State Indicators – An AI-driven algorithm that predicts human emotional states based on speech patterns..
- ADAMA – A pioneering system for autonomously identifying and interpreting metaphors in language..
- Functional Code Unit – A method for translating neurological signals into logical data structures..
- Brain Code – A multivariate model designed to extract emergent properties of the brain’s neuronal system.
As a professor at Oxford, MIT, and Georgetown, Dr. Howard founded and directed multiple laboratories, including the Computational Neurosciences Lab at Oxford and the Synthetic Intelligence Lab at MIT.
Peter Umekubo, MS MBA
Advisor
A seasoned executive in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, and healthcare sectors, Peter is renowned for his innovative Population Health, Disease Management, and digital health strategies. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at CareLink360®, he drives the delivery of essential healthcare tools to patients and caregivers. Additionally, Peter is a trusted advisor to global health non-profits, digital health companies, and health and wellness organizations. With 15+ years of experience spanning various healthcare industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and non-profits, Peter holds an M.S. in Biology from New York University and an MBA from the University of Colorado, Denver.
Katrina Firlik, MD
Advisor
A former neurosurgeon who transitioned into the digital health industry. She is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of HealthPrize Technologies, a company focused on enhancing medication adherence and health outcomes through a blend of education, behavioral science, and incentives. Prior to her entrepreneurial venture, Katrina practiced as a neurosurgeon at Greenwich Hospital and served on the clinical faculty at Yale University School of Medicine. She is also an author, with her book “Another Day in the Frontal Lobe: A Brain Surgeon Exposes Life on the Inside,” published by Random House, to her name.
Lisa Gans, JD
Advisor
Lisa Gans is a versatile and accomplished leader with a distinguished career spanning climate finance, international development, law, human rights, change management, and innovation strategy. She has consistently demonstrated her expertise and passion for tackling complex challenges and driving positive change. Her dedication to social justice and sustainability is evident in her work with organizations like International Medical Corps and USAID’s Climate Finance for Development Accelerator. Lisa is a true catalyst for progress, inspiring others to embrace innovation and create a more equitable and sustainable future. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. She is a former term member of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations and a contributor to the Huffington Post.
Paolo Narciso, Ph.D.
Advisor
Paolo Narciso is a social entrepreneur and accomplished leader renowned for driving transformative change in non-profit and technology sectors. Former VP of New Product Development and Program Optimization at AARP Foundation, he spearheaded solutions addressing social isolation among low-income older adults, including the award-winning Alcove virtual reality app. Paolo also pioneered voice-enabled technology and AI solutions to enhance income, housing, and food security for vulnerable populations. As the co-founder of CloudHealth Asia, he provided primary care access to underserved Southeast Asian populations. A serial tech entrepreneur, Paolo has led multiple startups to successful exits and authored books on applying technology for social good. He earned his Doctorate from Creighton University in 2016.
Matthew T. Riccio, MA, MPhil, Ph.D.
Advisor
Dr. Matthew T. Riccio, MA, MPhil, PhD, is an expertly trained statistician, social psychologist, and behavior-change researcher with more than fifteen years of combined research (UI/UX, quantitative/qualitative), data analytics, lab, and project management experience in private, public, industry and academic settings.
A former National Science Foundation (NSF) research fellow and faculty member at both New York and Columbia University, Matt specializes in both passive and behavioral measurement/data capture as well as the applied use of LLMs, ML, AI, and advanced analytics for actionable insights and recommendations.
Matt’s areas of expertise include experimental design and research management; collecting and working with qualitative and quantitative data; using intensive and longitudinal research methods; aggregating, transforming, and visualizing data; advanced statistical analyses and modeling; and delivering data-driven actionable insights, recommendations, and interventions.
His work has been published in Social and Personality Psychology Compass, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, European Health Psychologist, International Journal of Psychology, European Health Psychologist, Motivation and Emotion, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Social and Personality Psychology Compass, and more. His work has also received extensive representative media coverage in Yahoo! Health, Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, Refinery 29, MSN, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, SELF Magazine, Huffington Post, and TEDxNewYork, among others.
Jordan Strohl
Advisor
Jordan Strohl has been Administrator/Executive Director of the Actors Fund Home since 2006. Under his leadership, the facility has received a perfect survey from the New Jersey State Department of Health and consistently maintains a five-star rating from the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition, the Actors Fund Home is recognized annually by US News & World Report as one of the Best Facilities in the country. Mr. Strohl prides himself on the excellent health care and personalized care the Home provides for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term residence. Jordan is also an active board member of Leading Age of New Jersey & Delaware where he enjoys advocacy work and making a difference in the industry.