Heather N. McCombs-Chait

Heather N. McCombs-Chait, MBA, DPM has a diverse and extensive work experience. Heather N. currently serves as an Advisory Board Member for Segmed, Inc. In their previous role at TeraRecon, Inc., they were the Senior Director of AI Partnerships, responsible for building and developing partnerships for advanced visualization software and AI platforms. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Clinical Portfolio Solutions at Highmark Health, where they led a strategic initiative building a partnership with Google and Verily to develop digital solutions. Heather also gained valuable experience at GE Healthcare, where they held multiple roles, including Global Clinical Director and Senior Healthcare Consultant for Imaging Practice Partnerships. Heather N. played a crucial role in developing AI applications, managing data analytics, and leading various strategic initiatives. Before joining GE Healthcare, Heather served as a Clinical Advisor for SIA, a medical device startup, and successfully evaluated capabilities for an implantable medical device. Heather N. started their career as the Director and Managing Partner of their own private practice, Heather N. McCombs & Associates, where they oversaw all aspects of the business and achieved significant growth. Overall, Heather has proven their expertise in healthcare, partnerships, strategy, innovation, and leadership throughout their career.

Heather N. McCombs-Chait, MBA, DPM holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business. Heather N. also earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 1999. Additionally, they completed a Surgical Residency in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital I VAMC. Heather N.'seducational background also includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Heather has obtained various certifications, including Lower Extremity Surgery and Podiatric Surgery from the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, respectively. Heather N. is also certified in Wound Management by the American Board of Wound Management. Heather N. holds a physician license from the State of Illinois and a DEA, Unlimited License. Heather also received a Microsurgical Qualification from the American Board of Surgical Assistants.