Our Team
Momentum is built on a senior-led, execution-backed model. Our team brings together experienced operators, advisors, and specialists who understand what it takes to grow healthcare and healthcare-adjacent organizations, strategically and sustainably.
We intentionally operate without layers, handoffs, or junior account structures. Clients work directly with experienced leaders and consultants, supported by a trusted delivery team that ensures strategy turns into action.
Executive Leadership
Strategic direction. Firm oversight. Client accountability.
Our Executive Leadership team sets Momentum’s vision, leads complex engagements, and ensures every partnership is grounded in real-world execution.
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Kristen Duell
Founder & CEO
Kristen is the Founder and CEO of Momentum, where she leads firm strategy, partnerships, and long-term growth initiatives. With a background spanning healthcare operations, technology, and nonprofit leadership, she is known for building organizations that balance mission, performance, and scale. Kristen brings a systems-oriented mindset to every engagement and is deeply involved in shaping Momentum’s advisory approach and client relationships. -
Michelle Pickering
Chief Operating Officer
Michelle oversees operations, delivery excellence, and organizational governance at Momentum. She brings a disciplined operational lens to complex engagements, ensuring strategy is supported by strong execution, accountability, and internal systems. Michelle is instrumental in translating Momentum’s vision into scalable processes that support both clients and internal teams. -
Jordan Kandt
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Jordan leads strategic initiatives, go-to-market planning, and advisory engagements across Momentum’s healthcare and technology portfolio. With a background in healthcare consulting, marketing systems, and operations, she is known for helping organizations clarify priorities, align teams, and turn fragmented efforts into cohesive growth engines. Jordan works closely with executive teams to bridge strategy and execution.
Executive Consultants
Senior operators. Trusted advisors. Hands-on leadership.
Momentum’s Executive Consultants are experienced leaders who have operated inside the environments our clients navigate. They lead client workstreams directly and bring deep subject-matter expertise across care delivery, technology, partnerships, and growth.
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Sarah Hofmann
Executive Consultant
Product | Strategy | Operations Advisor
Sarah is an experienced home care and health care leader specializing in product strategy and operational efficiency for both SaaS and service businesses. She specializes in helping organizations identify their market niche, build robust and differentiated product offerings, and structure their internal business operations to support sustainable growth and profitability.
Sarah takes a holistic, data-first approach to evaluating an organization’s market position, including competitive analysis, stakeholder and user interviews, and key financial and operational metrics. She then builds a short- and long-term product and operational readiness roadmap and works side-by-side with clients to execute on the roadmap to realize their revenue goals.
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Jim Lezzer
Executive Consultant
Strategic Partnerships | Interoperability Advisor
Jim is a healthcare and health-tech leader specializing in strategic partnerships and interoperability. He helps organizations design and execute partner ecosystems that drive adoption, integration success, and measurable operational outcomes.
With deep experience across acute and post-acute environments, Jim brings a practical, provider-aware lens to interoperability strategy, including HL7 and FHIR-based integrations. He is known for clarifying complex technical paths, aligning stakeholders, and helping teams move from idea to launched, adopted, and working solutions.
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Nena Hart, PhD, MSN, RN, CDONA, CHPN
Executive Consultant
Hospice & Home Care Compliance | Accreditation | Clinical Operations Advisor
Nena is a nationally recognized hospice and home care leader specializing in compliance, accreditation readiness, and operational excellence. As President of the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) and founder of Hart Healthcare Solutions, she helps organizations navigate regulatory requirements, strengthen documentation practices, and build sustainable clinical and operational systems.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Nena is known for guiding agencies through surveys, audits, accreditation preparation, and performance improvement initiatives. She partners with leadership teams to identify risk, implement practical solutions, and create survey-ready organizations that support quality care, compliance, and financial stability.
Strategic Operations & Delivery Team
Strategic direction. Firm oversight. Client accountability.
Momentum’s Strategic Operations & Delivery Team supports execution across client engagements. This group includes operational, content, design, and project-focused specialists who ensure work moves efficiently, accurately, and with care.
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Taylor Ware
Public Relations & Content Manager
Taylor supports Momentum’s content development and communications initiatives. With a background in public relations and an MBA, she brings a strong blend of creative writing, research, and brand storytelling. Taylor has supported content creation across a wide range of healthcare specialties, helping translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives. -
Sultan Mehmood
System Architect
Sultan leads the design and development of scalable, AI-powered healthcare platforms. He works across cloud, data, and application layers to support the delivery of end-to-end technology solutions aligned with client and organizational goals.
He contributes to Momentum’s healthcare and technology engagements by helping design practical, high-impact solutions that improve system performance, scalability, and overall efficiency. Sultan plays a key role in ensuring that platform architecture and technical execution align with Momentum’s broader strategy and delivery approach.
Built for Partnership
Momentum’s team structure allows us to stay senior-led, flexible, and deeply invested in our clients’ success. We scale expertise and assemble the right mix of leadership, advisory, and execution support for every engagement.
Connect With Us
Momentum is built on relationships, not transactions. Whether you’re exploring a partnership, navigating a complex growth challenge, or simply want to start a conversation, we’d love to connect.
Our team works closely with healthcare organizations, technology companies, investors, and industry leaders who value clarity, collaboration, and thoughtful execution.