Made by doctors, for doctors

Ava was founded by Dr. Mike Forseth and Dr. Matt Henschke to replace clumsy, complicated, and overpriced EMRs.

Our Mission

To create joy and connections in the practice of medicine.

Our Vision

Freeing medical professionals from complicated workflows.

Meet the Ava Team
Our Founders
Dr. Matt Henschke, President and Chief Visionary Officer of Ava Industries.

Matt Henschke , MD CCFP

President, CVO, Director

Family doctor that also happens to like computer programming.

Dr. Mike Forseth, Chief Executive Officer of Ava Industries.

Mike Forseth , MD CCFP

CEO, Director

To improve care we need to coordinate and communicate with our patients + colleagues efficiently.

Our People
Evan Hu, Strategic Advisor and Director at Ava Industries.

Evan Hu

Strategic Advisor, Director

Serial entrepreneur driven by the mission of “good health for everyone”.

Rob Bevis, CFO and Advisor at Ava Industries.

Rob Bevis , MBA

CFO, Advisor

Supports Ava in new markets business development, finance, HR, and planning.

Ben Chu

CTO

With a Masters in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto, Ben has led software teams in various tech sectors, and achieved key Ava milestones under his leadership.

Sean Stephenson, VP of Sales and Marketing at Ava Industries.

Sean Stephenson

VP Sales + Marketing

Involved in clinics' transitions from paper to EMR and later helping them adopt new features.

Rhonda Blair, VP of Customer Success at Ava Industries.

Rhonda Blair

VP Customer Success

Takes great pride in ensuring a positive experience for each of our customers.

Robyn Davey, Program Director at Ava Industries.

Robyn Davey

Program Director

Deliver projects that support Ava's strategic growth.

Roland Tremblay, Privacy Consultant at Ava Industries.

Roland (Rollie) Tremblay

Privacy Consultant

Background as a PMP and CISSP provides unique insight to the complexity and intricacies of protecting patient data.

Sharon Cheema, Implementation Manager at Ava Industries.

Sharon Cheema

Implementation Manager

Over 12 years of valuable experience in healthcare IT and EMR implementations, with a deep understanding of healthcare operations and workflows.

Ainslie Velthoen, Development Team Lead at Ava Industries.

Ainslie Velthoen

Development Team Lead

Developer who is passionate about improving customer experiences and healthcare workflows

Sukhman Babra, Operations Team Lead at Ava Industries.

Sukhman Babra

Operations Team Lead

Graduate of the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary with an interest in tech.

Chris Lashmar, Senior Software Developer at Ava Industries.

Chris Lashmar

Senior Software Developer

Excited to be part of a project that should improve physician work experience and provide patients with more information about their health.

Isabella Pilz, Product Development Coordinator at Ava Industries.

Isabella Pilz

Product Development Coordinator

A UI/UX designer motivated by a personal connection to streamline EMR system for medical professionals.

Leo Zhang, Senior Project Manager at Ava Industries.

Leo Zhang

Senior Project Manager

Car enthusiast who likes to travel and discover new points of view in this ever-growing world.

Summit Purewal, Senior Project Manager at Ava Industries.

Summit Purewal

Senior Project Manager

Risk Management and Finance graduate from the University of Calgary with a special interest in using technology for business optimization.

Grace Ndumbi, Customer Support Analyst at Ava Industries.

Grace Ndumbi

Customer Support Analyst

Trained Medical Office Assistant with a passion for customer satisfaction, patient care and problem-solving.

Christopher Anderson, Senior Software Developer at Ava Industries.

Christopher Anderson

Senior Software Developer

Tech generalist who built web applications for small businesses in the oil and gas sector.

Sandra Petriw, Senior Project Manager at Ava Industries.

Sandra Petriw

Senior Project Manager

Administrative background in cardiac and thoracic surgery offices brings a detail-oriented perspective to an industry where attention to the small stuff can have the biggest impact.

Rana Affara, Training Lead at Ava Industries.

Rana Affara

Training Lead

With over 15 years of experience in Healthcare Administration, I develop and deliver effective Ava training programs and foster a culture of interactive learning and support.

Sneha Gorrela, Customer Success Team Lead at Ava Industries.

Sneha Gorrela

Customer Success Team Lead

Masters in Healthcare Management graduate with experience in the healthcare industry leading to knowledge about human interactions and the importance of Customer relations.

Roni Mohammed, Support Analyst at Ava Industries.

Roni Mohammed

Support Analyst

A dedicated and hardworking student currently pursuing a degree in respiratory therapy who is part of the customer service team and assists healthcare professionals in navigating our software.

Cameron Batt, Customer Support Analyst & Trainer at Ava Industries.

Cameron Batt

Customer Support Analyst & Trainer

A healthcare professional known for excellence in patient care and collaboration. I'm committed to delivering quality support and building positive relationships.

Anders Flotten, Junior Developer at Ava Industries.

Anders Flotten

Junior Developer

Full-Stack Junior Developer with a biology background, now excited to enhance healthcare with Ava.

Mariam Ukaria, Software Developer at Ava Industries.

Mariam Ukaria

Software Developer

Artificial Intelligence Developer with the goal of creating intelligent solutions to increase the efficiency of healthcare providers.

Elyon Famoriyo, Product Development Coordinator at Ava Industries.

Elyon Famoriyo

Product Development Coordinator

Health Studies Graduate from University of Waterloo ensuring Ava's solution continues to meet the needs of the healthcare industry.

Mateo Ochoa Coloma, Software Developer at Ava Industries.

Mateo Ochoa Coloma

Technical Team Lead

Full-stack software developer with a background in physics and philosophy looking to enhance the physician experience.

Hannah Morin, Customer Success Improvement Analyst at Ava Industries.

Hannah Morin

Customer Success Improvement Analyst

Licensed Practical Nurse and Clinic Manager with over 8 years experience in community Health Care and an understanding of clinic work flow and the importance of swift and personal support.

Teia Pitts, Sales Coordinator at Ava Industries.

Teia Pitts

Sales Representative

Carleton University grad majoring in Public Policy and Strategic Communications. Enthusiastic about contributing to our dynamic mission.

Gemma Lawrence, People & Culture Coordinator at Ava Industries.

Gemma Lawrence

People & Culture Coordinator

SAIT graduate with a Bachlor of Business Administration majoring in Human Resources Management. Committed to fostering a culture for people to thrive.

Will Forseth, Accounting Analyst at Ava Industries.

Will Forseth

Accounting Analyst

Providing accounting and administrative support to the Ava team. Assists in analyzing data and producing management reports.

Darren James Ilao, Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Ava Industries

Darren James Ilao

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

A versatile professional with a passion for creativity and connections.

Annie Kattuvallil, Customer Support Analyst & Trainer at Ava Industries.

Annie Kattuvallil

Customer Support Analyst & Trainer

With over 14 years of healthcare experience, I am passionate about bridging the gap between healthcare and technology to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Camille Anunciacion, Customer Support Analyst & Trainer at Ava Industries.

Camille Anunciacion

Customer Support Analyst & Trainer

An adaptable Business Analyst with a background in product management, call centres, and driving continuous improvement. Motivated by creative initiatives that nurture our community and well-being.

Jacob Adams, Customer Support Analyst & Trainer at Ava Industries.

Jacob Adams

Customer Support Analyst & Trainer

Dual Masters graduate with a passion for using technology to bring improvements to healthcare and patient outcomes.

Obinna Uzoamaka, Project Manager at Ava Industries.

Obinna Uzoamaka

Project Manager

Certified Project Manager driving efficient workflows and improved patient outcomes through digital healthcare solutions.

Raed Tulefat, Software Developer at Ava Industries.

Raed Tulefat

Software Developer

Thrilled to join a team bringing cutting-edge AI to one of the most traditional industries. Excited to be part of the future of healthcare tech!

Cheng Pham, Software Developer at Ava Industries​

Cheng Pham

Software Developer

Cloud Developer with a strong background in testing, experimentation, and building scalable solutions.

Sabit Tahir headshot - software developer

Sabia Tahir

Software Developer

Software developer passionate about using technology to improve healthcare outcomes.

Better connections. Better care. 
You deserve a better EMR.