Mariam Cather

Mariam Cather is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in healthcare consulting and management. Currently serving as Principal at AKA Consulting since December 2023, Mariam specializes in strategic planning and program management for start-up and Series A companies across various sectors, including digital health and AI. As an Adjunct Professor in the Nursing Informatics Program at New York University since January 2011, Mariam imparts knowledge in healthcare technology. Previously, as Chief Strategy Officer at Comprehensive Healthcare Systems, Mariam led initiatives in data analytics and digital health engagement. Other notable roles include Independent Consultant at AMC Health, Vice President and COO at Health Plan Systems, and Senior Director of Clinical Information Systems at NYC Health + Hospitals. Mariam holds an MS in Health Policy and Management from Harvard, a Certificate in Health Information Technology from Columbia University, and a BA from Cornell University, along with postgraduate training in Jungian Psychoanalysis from the C.G. Jung Institute of New York.