Board of Directors
Donald Leka
Donald Leka is the founder and CEO of Glide Health Corporation (GHC).
Prior to launching GHC, Mr. Leka founded TransMedia, creator of the industry leading and award winning cloud-computing platform, the Glide OS. Donald Leka provides the vision and direction for the development of the Glide OS. The most recent version of the Glide OS 3.0 was launched at The Wall Street Journal's All Things Digital Conference hosted by Walt Mossberg.
Prior to launching TransMedia, Mr. Leka was a co-founder and Senior Director of Healthscout iTV, for RxRemedy, an online technology and media content producer, distributor and syndicator. At RxRemedy, Mr. Leka propelled the streaming media and cable television program, HealthSCOUT iTV through strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Apple Computer and a distribution network of over 3,000 affiliates (e.g. Yahoo, USA Today, Road Runner, NBC, Juno, AT&T, Prodigy).
Previously, Mr. Leka was a co-founder and the Executive Director of The Open Society Foundation and USAID funded Fultz Foundation in Washington, DC. Mr. Leka developed and directed various international humanitarian projects focused on business development and management training including telecommunications and the Internet as well as arranging shipments of badly needed Hepatitis-B Vaccines and other supplies to Eastern Europe.
Mr. Leka holds a Masters in Business Administration as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations, both from The American University in Washington D.C. Mr. Leka is also a composer, arranger, and producer of classical and popular music. Throughout his career, Mr. Leka and his work have been prominently featured in The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, The Washington Post, The New York Times, All Things Digital, PC Magazine, PC Today, PC World, Crain's, InformationWeek, eWEEK, Macworld, and on CNN Financial News, CNBC, Bloomberg, CNET, G4 Network's Attack Of The Show, The Voice Of America and other media outlets.
DR. CAROLYN BARLEY BRITTON, M.D., M.S.
DR. CAROLYN BARLEY BRITTON, M.D., M.S. is Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Associate Attending Physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is past Director of Ambulatory Care for the Department of Neurology and past Chair of the Doctor’s Private Office Committee at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Britton is Immediate Past President of the National Medical Association.
Dr. Britton is a frequent guest lecturer, faculty advisor to medical students and a member of the medical school admissions committee. She has held leadership positions in several professional organizations and Boards. Dr. Britton's honors include listings in New York Magazine’s "New York’s Best Doctors" and in Castle-Connolly’s "Best Doctors New York Metro area" and "Best Doctors in America". She was elected to AOA, the medical honor society in 2008.
Dr. Britton is a graduate of New York University medical school. She also received a Master's of Science in Microbiology (Virology) from New York University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. She completed two years Internal Medicine at Harlem Hospital and a Neurology Residency and Neurovirology Fellowship at Neurological Institute, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. She is double boarded in Internal Medicine and Neurology.
"Medical excellence requires effective communication," said Dr. Britton. "Glide is effective communication through information technology that will set the standard for medical excellence in the future. The future is now."
DR. DEEPAK KAPOOR
DR. DEEPAK KAPOOR is Chairman and CEO of Integrated Medical Professionals, PLLC, the largest group practice of its kind in the United States. He is one of the youngest physicians to have been certified by the American Board of Urology, and received his B.S. magna cum laude from the Pennsylvania State University and his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College, in the Accelerated Five Year Honors Program. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center, after which he served as Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. His background includes both laboratory and clinical experience in both academic and private sectors. Dr. Kapoor's expertise includes basic science research in molecular biology as well as extensive experience in oncologic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Kapoor serves on the Board of Directors of the Large Urology Group Practice Association, is a member of the Board of Directors of Allied Urological Services, and is Chairman SCRUBS RRG, a national medical malpractice risk retention group. Dr. Kapoor has published and lectured extensively on both clinical and business medical issues and continues to enjoy an active clinical practice along with his administrative responsibilities.
"Medical professionals must focus on both quality and value, and critical to both is the ability to share data between health care providers, and to allow patients access to that data," said Dr. Kapoor. "Glide fills a void that will permit unprecedented interconnectivity across multiple platforms, which will allow us to deliver services better, faster and cheaper than in the past."
DR. MICHAEL J. GOLDBERG
DR. MICHAEL J. GOLDBERG received his DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, magna cum laude, in 1976. He has been involved with both clinical and academic Dentistry for over 30 years, having served in many capacities at Columbia University and New York Presbyterian Hospital, including Director of the General Practice Residency Program and Directing several of the University's Faculty Practices. He currently practices in one of the most technologically advanced dental offices in the World, lectures internationally and is on the Board of Directors of American Friends of DVI, an organization that supports a free children's dental clinic in Jerusalem.
"I am thrilled to be a part of an organization like Glide Health that has both a global vision and social conscience," said Dr. Goldberg. "The opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of people is what originally motivated me to be a healthcare professional. Glide Health is ultimately about making people’s lives better."
