WHO WE ARE

Empowering Healthcare Organizations

Saltgrass Advisory is a specialized consulting firm focused on healthcare strategy, clinical operations, healthcare IT, and data & AI. We partner with healthcare organizations to modernize their technology infrastructure, optimize care delivery, and harness data-driven insights to drive better outcomes and operational efficiency.

BRIAN LITTEN

Managing Partner

An experienced healthcare CEO with a focus in digital health, AI, and value-based care, Brian has a proven track record of building, scaling, and exiting high-growth companies. He is a trusted advisor to top-tier investors and to healthcare entrepreneurs.

An attorney and regulator by background, Brian began his career in managed care, spending over 10 years in executive management with two Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans.

EDUCATION

Rutgers University (JD)

Vassar College (BA)

ROBERT GOODMAN

Managing Partner

Robert is a proven Data & AI leader with a track record of driving enterprise transformation, scaling software companies to IPO, and delivering value through strategic exits. He has architected AI strategies at Deloitte, led global data initiatives as Chief Data + AI Officer, and most recently guided Ellucian through its successful sale to Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners.

With deep roots in healthcare, Robert is currently advising Blue Cross Blue Shield on how to embed AI across the enterprise — from operations to clinical intelligence. He holds an MBA from Georgetown University and brings a unique blend of technical depth, go-to-market insight, and strategic foresight to every investment.

EDUCATION

Georgetown University (MBA)

CERTIFICATION

Amazon Web Services Partner

Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

LISA DAVIS

Principal, AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation

Lisa is an award-winning technology and business leader with over 30 years of experience driving digital transformation, AI innovation, and cybersecurity across healthcare, government, high-tech, and academia. As former EVP and CIO of Blue Shield of California and a senior executive at Intel and Georgetown University, she has led over $300M in healthcare modernization initiatives and turned around a $9B global data center business. Recognized with top industry honors—including CIO of the Year and induction into the CIO Hall of Fame—Lisa is a proven change agent and a champion for women in STEM.

EDUCATION

Golden Gate University (MS)

Syracuse University (BS)

DR. MUNISH KHANEJA

Principal, Clinical Operations

Experienced Physican Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the broad healthcare industry. Skilled in Health Insurance (Medicare, MA, Medicaid, Commercial, ACO Programs), Healthcare Industry, Team Building, and Strong product management professional with Certification in Health Information Technology focused in Medical Informatics. Trained in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, And Public Health. Expert in healthcare strategy, value-based care contracting and Payer relations.

EDUCATION

Columbia University (MPH)

State University of New York (MD)

Brooklyn College (BA)

CERTIFICATION

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Biomedical Informatics AMIA 10x10

ARCHANA PUTHRAN

Principal, AI & Digital Health Strategy

Archana brings over two decades of deep functional and technical expertise across the healthcare domain. Her work has catalyzed enterprise transformation at Fortune 10 healthcare organizations, where she has seamlessly connected business vision with technology execution. Widely recognized as both a domain expert and an innovative technology leader, Archana is trusted by C-suites and boards for her ability to envision bold, revenue-generating ideas—and to architect and scale them through SaaS AI-driven, future-ready platforms that drive measurable business impact.

EDUCATION

Mumbai University (BS)

CERTIFICATION

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Designing and Building AI Products & Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

JACOB JESSON

Principal, Strategic Growth

Jacob is a 30+ year healthcare veteran, former C-level executive, and trusted advisor to payers, providers, medtech, pharma, digital health startups, and venture capital firms. Known for his bias toward speed, scale, and tangible results, Jacob leads Saltgrass’s innovation and commercialization strategy.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Madison (BA)

CERTIFICATION

Venture Capital (The Wharton School)

DREW NARAYAN

Principal, Healthcare Strategy

Drew is a healthcare innovation leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth across the healthcare ecosystem—from health AI-enabled companies to major health insurers. Recently, he has served in fractional executive roles for early-stage healthcare companies, helping to define go-to-market strategy, scale commercial operations, and accelerate revenue.

Previously, Drew was Chief Commercial Officer at PeriGen, an AI-driven clinical decision support company, where he led sales, marketing, and customer success. He also held strategy and commercial leadership roles at Blue Cross NC, where he partnered with startups and provider systems to drive innovation. His expertise spans commercialization, strategic partnerships, and building high-performing teams in complex and regulated healthcare environments.

EDUCATION

University North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MBA)

Duke University (BS, MS)

CERTIFICATION

Certified Health Insurance Executive (AHIP)

Paige Bagby

Principal, Public Relations

Paige Bagby is a strategic communications and public relations leader with over 15 years of experience shaping powerful brand narratives and driving media impact across healthcare, technology, and corporate philanthropy. With a career spanning agency, corporate, and consulting roles—including PR leadership at StationMD—Paige has spearheaded high-profile campaigns, secured top-tier media coverage, and elevated the visibility of innovative healthcare solutions. Known for her expertise in storytelling, executive communications, and partnership building, she brings a results-driven approach to amplifying mission-focused organizations.

EDUCATION

Auburn University (BS)

OUR MISSION

At Saltgrass Advisory, our mission is to empower healthcare organizations to achieve excellence in care delivery through strategic consulting and innovative solutions.

We are committed to driving positive change and sustainable improvements in the healthcare industry.

CORE VALUES:

Innovation

We foster a culture of continuous innovation to address the evolving challenges in healthcare and drive meaningful transformation.

Collaboration

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, working closely with our clients to co-create tailored strategies for success.

Empathy

We prioritize empathy in understanding the diverse needs of healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.