Leadership Team

Ken Accardi - CEO

Ken was born with a leg issue and couldn't walk until he was 14. The medical attention and surgeries from his childhood led to a passion for healthcare. Ken was a Chief Information Officer at GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) and VP at Tele Atlas (sold to TomTom (AMS:TOM2)). Ken has also served as CTO for iGetBetter, MedNest, iHope Network and IkaSystems (sold to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan). Ken has been a keynote speaker at numerous national conferences (Medtrade, DecisionHealth, Connected Health), and a lecturer at Harvard, MIT, Bentley University, Babson College and UMass. Ken has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson College, an MS in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, and a BS in Engineering from Bucknell.

Sharon Dodge - COO

As Chief of Operations (COO) at Ankota, Sharon wears a variety of hats, from implementation and support to corporate governance and oversight of new feature integration. A seasoned professional with 20+ years of experience, Sharon is known for building teams that deliver results in a family atmosphere. She is also still looking for the perfect chocolate.

Carmen Popa - CTO

Carmen leads Ankota's core software development. In addition to her top-notch programming and technology leadership skills, Carmen is a fantastic customer advocate and provides unparalleled support.

Kirstin White - Chief Revenue Officer

As the Chief Revenue Officer at Ankota, Kirstin has dedicated her career to home care, rising through the ranks from caregiver, through agency management, before joining Ankota. She is always guided by a passion for helping others and a love of meaningful challenges. Outside of work, she is a proud mom of three wonderful kids and four lively dogs who keep life fun and full of energy. She also dedicates time to her non-profit service animal rescue and her local PTA. She also loves to travel, explore new places, and savor the simple joy of a really good, iced coffee on her front porch swing.

Elisa Jang - Implementation Specialist II

Elisa has been with Ankota since 2021 and works with our enterprise-level clients. She focuses on technology solutions, strategic planning, and operational improvements to make Ankota work for you. Outside of work, Elisa enjoys woodturning, traveling, and going to the movies (popcorn with extra butter please)!

Francene Vendetti - Implementation Specialist

Francene is an Implementation Specialist. With more than 10 years of experience in the home care industry and over fifteen years as a business owner, Francene brings a wealth of knowledge in operations, leadership, and client service. Before joining Ankota, Francene served as an administrator for a school and worked for several years in the legal field. At Ankota, she helps home care agencies streamline their operations and fully leverage their software tools. Known for her professionalism and approachable style, Francene takes pride in brining great value to every project.

Iqra Muhammad - Customer Support

Iqra is an experienced customer services representative with extensive experience. Despite being the newest member of the Ankota team, she is bringing great expertise with the tools and best practice processes of customer support.

Kimberly Lewis - Implementation Specialist

Kimberly is the newest Implementation Specialist at Ankota, bringing a decade of leadership and precision honed during her 10 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. With a strong background in project management, plus home care experience on two continents, she’s dedicated to ensuring smooth, successful client implementations from start to finish. Outside of work, Kimberly is passionate about animal rescue and devotes her time to rehabilitating and rehoming retired military working dogs.

Maria Wallbaum - Customer Support Lead

Maria is a dedicated professional with over five years of experience in both healthcare and customer service. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, combining her academic background with hands-on expertise in supporting and caring for others. Outside of work, Maria enjoys life as a proud mom and dog owner, balancing family, career, and personal passions.