We’re a small team with big ideas and a passion for doing things well.
MEET THE TEAM!
Our People
Ravi Tejwan
CEO
Katana Finlason
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
“I'm Katana Finlason! B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT with a concentration in machine design and product development. Currently working as the Technical Lead Mechanical Engineer at GentleCare. My body of work revolves around designing and developing mechanical assemblies for our device "GentleGlide" all while furthering the field of soft robotics!”
Dr. Ravi Tejwani is the Founder & CEO of GentleCare. He holds a PhD in Robotics from MIT EECS and MechE. He brings in 8 years of leadership experience from working at IBM, Nasdaq, and Schlumberger. He is the holder of 25 granted patents. His work in robotics has been featured in World Economic Forum, TechCrunch, and Engadget.
Andy Dequin
Mechanical Engineer
Corrina Berger
Mechanical Engineer
“Hi! I’m Andy Dequin, a mechanical engineer on the GentleWedges team. I help with various aspects of the system, but my largest undertaking is designing the bedside linkage mechanism that stows and lifts GentleWedges. I also keep people fed as the food chair!”
"Hi, I’m Corrina! I have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from MIT. At GentleCare, I work on embedded systems and mechanical engineering. I mainly focus on designing soft robotic components, integrating valves and sensors, and developing autonomous control for our GentleWedges device."
Hailey Parsons
Mechanical Engineer
“Hi! I’m Hailey, a biomechanical engineer on the GentleCare team. My work focuses on developing and testing ideas that help reduce the physical strain caregivers face every day. I’m especially interested in the intersection of healthcare, engineering, and human-centered design, and I love working on solutions that combine mechanics, robotics, and textiles.”
Yakov Iakov
Sr. Systems Engineer
Experienced Electrical and Hardware Prototype Engineer with over 10 years in electronics design, embedded systems, and product development.
Board of Advisors
Dr. Tammy Retalic
Chief Nursing Officer
Idriz Limaj
HealthCare Executive, Nefro Health
Dr. Lawrence Stankovits, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Marc Menkowitz, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Jonah Jacob
Scientist
Collaborators
Lakeview House is a family-owned skilled nursing and residential care facility in Massachusetts that provides compassionate, personalized care for older adults. The facility offers a range of services including 24-hour nursing care, physician oversight, rehabilitation support, and long-term residential care. With a focus on maintaining dignity and quality of life, Lakeview House serves residents with complex medical and mobility needs in a supportive and community-focused environment.