Gana Pemmanda

Gana Pemmanda

Healthcare Executive, Social Entrepreneur & Endurance Athlete

I operate at the intersection of digital health innovation, cultural preservation, and competitive sports.

Professional Leadership

  • Resiliens Inc. — Founder and CEO, developing evidence-based digital behavioral health platforms.
  • CS Optima — Senior Vice President, directing engineering and marketing frameworks for clinical study data management.

Cultural & Social Impact

  • Kodavāme — Founder of a digital ecosystem safeguarding the language and heritage of the global Kodava diaspora through Kodavatakk (language tools), Arivāme (AI archive), and Connect (global mentorship).
  • VidyaVikas — Past Co-founder and Board Member focused on expanding educational community support.

Athletics & Community

  • Endurance Racing — Completed the elite milestone of running all six World Marathon Majors within a single calendar year.
  • Pickleball — Competitive amateur tournament player with appearances at the USA Pickleball National Championships.
  • SF Youth Field Hockey — Past Board Member and Coach, supporting youth sports development in the Bay Area.