OHIO - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Program Manager of Innovations in Translation and New Initiatives at the Dartmouth Center for Healthcare Delivery Science

Catalina Gorla is currently the Program Manager of innovations in translation and new initiatives at the Dartmouth Center for Healthcare Delivery Science. In this role, Catalina works with researchers and business professionals to derive applicable solutions from the research lab into the clinic, focusing on solutions that work to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. Previously she worked as an economist for a large investment management firm, focusing on international financial markets. In this role, she developed new tools and analytical reports on investible foreign markets. Prior to her work in economic research, Catalina completed a financial leadership rotation program in the insurance industry, and held positions at an investment bank and law firm. At Dartmouth, she studied Art History and Italian Language and Literature. She also went on the Italian LSA and Art History FSP as a sophomore, and received a grant to research provincial Trajanic war monuments in Romania and Italy while a freshman. As a senior she discovered Professor Fairbrothers' Introduction to Entrepreneurship course which she audited in winter of 2008. Conversations that ensued cultivated an interest in building her own entrepreneurial skill set, which she has pursued by working on several entrepreneurial ventures, including founding the DEN Ohio chapter in Columbus, serving as Vice President for the Dartmouth Club of Central Ohio, founding "Our Books," a manager-led discussion forum, and co-founding a venture in healthcare IT.

Greg Smith (Middlebury College '00, Tuck MBA '05) is a financial analyst and consultant by trade, with experience in marketing, real estate, strategy & leadership development, investments, and family wealth planning. Greg is currently the Chief Investment Officer at Capital Asset Management, Inc. in Columbus, OH and also serves as Membership Director for the Dartmouth Club of Central Ohio (DCCO), in addition to his new role as Co-Director of DEN Ohio. As some of you may know, I accepted a position at Dartmouth that took me away from Columbus. I have so thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you all and building this chapter of the Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network together. Vanessa and Greg have been here during the creation of DEN Ohio and I am confident that its future is in the most capable of hands. Please congratulate Vanessa and Greg with me as they take DEN Ohio onward and upward! I am so excited for the future of DEN Ohio.

Vanessa Tran (Dartmouth College '09, Capital University '14) is an experienced administrator and consultant in Home Health Care, with side focuses on photography, marketing, and visual communication. She is currently a full time nursing student in Capital University's Accelerated BSN program, while concurrently serving as Student Ambassador and volunteer coach of the varsity Track & Field team. Vanessa currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Dartmouth Club of Central Ohio, in addition to her new role as Co-Director of DEN Ohio.