Fix Healthcare Live 2026 (Livestream)

Where HR leaders take action.

Creating better healthcare starts with HR. This event brings leaders together to explore innovative solutions, share insights, and drive meaningful change in employee benefits.

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Apr 29, 2026, 12:30 - 4:45 p.m. PT

HR leaders are at the forefront of creating better healthcare options for their teams, but navigating the complex system is challenging. That’s why we’re partnering with HR pros to uncover innovative solutions and provide the tools, insights, and resources they need to make an impact within their organizations.

Join us virtually as we create a space for HR leaders to connect, learn, and drive real change to fix healthcare.

Local to San Francisco? Join us in person!

Event agenda.

12:30-12:50 p.m. PT | NAVA WELCOME + KICKOFF
The future of healthcare starts here. Get ready for a day driving meaningful change in employee benefits.
Brandon Weber, Co-Founder & CEO, Nava Benefits

12:50-1:20 p.m. PT
The CPO Journey: How Great Leaders Lead
Hear from rockstar CPO’s on their success secrets, how to collaborate with the c-suite to advocate for the HR function, and more.
Cara Brennan, Founder, People Tech Partners
Jevan Soo Lenox, Chief People Officer, WRITER
Stephen Huerta, Co-host, Modern People Leader Podcast

1:25-2:05 p.m. PT
How Employers are Controlling Costs Without Cutting Coverage
What if you could spend less and cover more? A panel of health plan innovators share how forward-thinking employers are ditching the traditional playbook and finding smarter ways to match coverage to their workforce.
Bryan Davis, National Practice Leader, Nava Benefits
Chad Schneider, Head of Broker Channels, Thatch
Fereshteh Dastyar, VP of Strategic Alliances, Garner
Kristen Rivers, Senior Vice President, Pareto

2:15-2:50 p.m. PT
Bending the Cost Curve Through Prevention and Primary Care
The best way to control healthcare costs is to get ahead of them. Hear from benefits leaders and innovative care providers on how investing in prevention and primary care can reduce risk, improve access, and drive real savings over time.
Max Marchione, Founder, Superpower
Mike Jafar, Founder, JOYA
Molly Stein, Head of Business Development & Government Programs, Headway
Sara Richards, Director Benefits, RedBull
Scott Shibley, VP National Channel and Partnership Sales, Amazon OneMedical

3:20-3:55 p.m. PT
The HR Team’s Real Guide to Using AI and Looking Like a Pro
HR leaders are being asked to have an AI answer — this session helps you build one. Walk away with practical use cases and honest lessons learned, from setting company-wide strategy all the way down to the tools you can use tomorrow.
Donald DeSantis, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Nava Benefits
Jaime Kinsella, Director People, Element Biosciences
Megan Hansen, Chief People Officer, Ontra

4-4:20 p.m. PT
How Kiavi Delivers Always-On Benefits Support
Managing benefits for nearly 500 employees with a small HR team is no small feat. This candid conversation covers how Kiavi tackled complex employee needs and renewal decisions — and what the right support system made possible.
Brandon Weber, Co-Founder & CEO, Nava Benefits
Rick Livesay, National Benefits Broker, Nava Benefits
Tina Cox, Sr. Manager, Payroll & Benefits, Kiavi

4:20-4:45 p.m. PT
How Nava and HR Are Fixing Healthcare Together
A lot has changed since last year — and a lot still needs to. This closing conversation ties the day together: where employers are finding wins in a tough market, how technology is reshaping what great benefits support looks like, and why having the right partner makes all the difference in navigating today's complex ecosystem.
Brandon Weber, Co-Founder & CEO, Nava Benefits
Donald DeSantis, Co-Founder & CPO, Nava Benefits

Ready to fix healthcare with us?

Meet our Fix Healthcare Live 2026 speakers

Anthony Kelly
VP Human Resources, The Garlic Company

Brandon Weber
Co-Founder and CEO, Nava Benefits

Bryan Davis
National Practice Leader, Nava Benefits

Cara Brennan
Founder/CEO, previous SVP People, People Tech Partners

Chad Schneider
Head of Broker Channels, Thatch

Colleen Locke
Benefits Solutions Director, Nava Benefits

Donald DeSantis
Co-Founder and CPO, Nava Benefits

Fereshteh Dastyar
VP of Strategic Alliances, Garner Health

Jaime Kinsella
Director People, Element Biosciences

Jevan Soo Lenox
Chief People Officer, WRITER

John Schembari
Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Kutak Rock

Julia Arant
National Benefits Broker, Nava Benefits

Kristen Rivers
Senior Vice President of Sales, ParetoHealth

Max Marchione
Co-Founder, Superpower

Megan Hansen
Chief People Officer, Ontra

Michael Jafar
Founder, JOYA Health

Molly Stein
Head of Business Development & Government Programs, Headway

Rick Livesay
National Benefits Broker, Nava Benefits

Sara Richards
Director, Benefits, Redbull

Scott Shibley
VP National Channel & Partnership Sales, Amazon One Medical

Stan Scott
VP of Navigation & GLP-1 Management, Rightway

Stephen Huerta
Co-Founder & Co-Host, Modern People Leader Podcast

Tanner Brunsdale
Director of Benefits & Mobility, Lyft

Tina Cox
Sr. Manager, Payroll & Benefits, Kiavi