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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Cheryl Lovell
Executive Consultant
Healthcare Executive | Growth Architect | Post-Acute & Care-at-Home Strategist
Cheryl is a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 27 years of experience building, scaling, and transforming post-acute and care-at-home organizations. A multi-time CEO and COO, she has led de novo launches, acquisitions, integrations, restructures, and enterprise optimization initiatives across home health, hospice, palliative care, home care, senior living, and mobile primary care.
Her work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution—driving census growth, EBITDA expansion, and operational clarity while improving quality, compliance, and workforce engagement. Cheryl is a trusted advisor to providers, boards, and private equity sponsors navigating growth, complexity, and change.
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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.
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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Marissa Ray
Executive Assistant
Marissa supports Momentum’s leadership team with operational coordination, scheduling, CRM management, and day-to-day execution support. With a background in business administration and virtual operations, she plays a key role in keeping internal workflows organized and client engagements running smoothly. -
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. -
Lauren Jennings
Graphic Designer
Lauren is a seasoned graphic designer with more than a decade of experience supporting marketing and brand initiatives. She brings an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong eye for visual strategy. Lauren helps Momentum and its clients translate goals into clean, effective design that drives engagement and growth.
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.